Indiana gasoline tax would go up under House GOP proposal
A road-funding proposal from Indiana House Republicans would add a projected 5 cents a gallon to the state's gas tax.
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Money sought to operate startup-company site in Anderson
Officials heading up a new Purdue University technology education center in Anderson say local government money is needed to operate a section of the facility that's designated for startup companies.
Stocks soar after Federal Reserve raises key interest rate
Shortly after the Fed's announcement, major banks began announcing that they were raising their prime lending rate from 3.25 percent to 3.50 percent. The prime rate is a benchmark for some types of consumer loans such as home equity loans.
NCAA joins group supporting LGBT rights in Indiana
The NCAA has thrown its considerable heft behind efforts to get Indiana lawmakers to add LGBT civil rights protections into state law.
FDA OKs once-a-day insulin that could be blockbuster for Lilly
The FDA said Wednesday it approved Basaglar based on data showing it is safe and effective and works similarly to Lantus, the world’s top-selling insulin.
Federal Reserve finally lifts key interest rate from near zero
The U.S. Federal Reserve is raising interest rates after seven years of record lows. But it's signaling that further rate hikes will likely be made slowly as the economy strengthens further and muted inflation rises.
Obamacare sign-up deadline extended by two days
As the Affordable Care Act enters its third year with enrollment well behind schedule, procrastinators are critical to its economic viability.
U.S. industrial production registers worst month since 2012
U.S. industrial output fell for the third straight month in November, another sign that American manufacturers are under stress.
Under new law, Indiana alcohol sales OK on Christmas Day
Indiana residents will be able to purchase wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages on Christmas Day for the first time in decades under a change in state law.
UPDATE: IEDC approves 3 Regional Cities winners instead of 2
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. on Tuesday voted to approve Regional Cities grants of $42 million each to north central, northeast and southwest Indiana, one more region than originally planned.
Indiana high school graduation rate among country’s highest
The Education Department said Tuesday that the rate for the 2013-14 school year was 87.9 percent in Indiana.
Indiana tax-amnesty collections reach nearly $138 million
Indiana's tax-amnesty program has collected nearly $50 million more than its original goal.
UPDATE: Ex-Subway pitchman Fogle planning appeal
Jared Fogle has filed a notice of appeal in the child pornography and sex crime case that sent him to prison for more than 15 years.
Indiana asks vendor about possible problems with test scores
The Indiana Department of Education asked the company that scores the important standardized test for the number of test items and schools that may have been affected by a computer malfunction that could have caused results to be inadvertently changed.
Lawmakers offer alternative to cold medicine sales crackdown
Two Indiana lawmakers have unveiled a proposal that they say will curb illegal sales of a common cold medicine used to make methamphetamine but would not penalize sick people by requiring prescriptions for the drug.
Dow Chemical’s board reaffirms support for DuPont deal
Dow Chemical Co.'s board confirmed support for the company's merger with DuPont Co. on Monday after a news report said activist investor Daniel Loeb wants Dow's CEO to be removed.
ISTEP legislation coming after clamor over Indiana scores
House Education Committee chairman Robert Behning, an Indianapolis Republican, said he'll have a bill ready during the first weeks of the legislative session in January for a one-year suspension of ISTEP as part of teacher evaluations.
Regional cities money to be awarded Tuesday
Seven regions in Indiana have applied for funding. Three are finalists: southwestern Indiana, the South Bend area and the Fort Wayne area.
Higher education officials want improvements from Ivy Tech
The Commission for Higher Education ordered Ivy Tech to review its academic programs by March 1 and either discontinue or improve those that have low enrollment and graduation rates.
Indiana governor declines to meet with Syrian refugees
Pence spokeswoman Kara Brooks said Friday the governor had “graciously declined” to meet with the refugees due to a prior commitment to take part in another event.