Senate panel considers repeal of construction wage law
Indiana lawmakers proposed changes Tuesday to a GOP-backed bill that would repeal the law that sets wages for public construction projects.
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Indiana lawmakers back 3-year ban on building nursing homes
The state Senate voted 36-12 Tuesday to give final approval to the bill, sending it to Gov. Mike Pence.
Indiana governor vows to make changes to religious freedom law
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said Tuesday during a news conference at the Indiana State Library that he wants legislation on his desk by the end of the week to clarify that the state's new religious freedom law does not allow discrimination against gays and lesbians.
Tourism agency responds to religious freedom law
A message on the home page of www.visitindy.com says that all are welcome to visit the city, and a separate page highlights some of the businesses that support the lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender community.
Rolling Stones confirm Indy stop on North American stadium tour
The local concert will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the first time the venue has hosted a concert on a non-race weekend. It’ll be the band’s first show in Indianapolis since 1994.
Charter to pay $10.4 billion to acquire Bright House Networks
As expected, Charter Communications Inc. has agreed to acquire fellow cable operator Bright House Networks. Bright House has more than 120,000 customers in central Indiana.
Indiana may face more liability in fair stage collapse
The state may be legally liable or responsible for some legal damages faced by a company that provided the rigging for a stage that collapsed at the Indiana State Fair in 2011, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
Butler hoops coach Holtmann gets contract extension
Butler University men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann has a new contract that could keep him with the Bulldogs through the 2020-21 season.
Indiana lawmakers try to quiet firestorm surrounding new law
Amid growing criticism, Republican legislative leaders said they are working on adding language to the religious freedom law to make it clear that the measure does not allow discrimination against gays and lesbians.
Religious act has Chicago mayor wooing Indiana businesses
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has asked Indiana businesses to consider moving to Chicago after Indiana's governor signed legislation that's been criticized over concerns it could foster discrimination against gays and lesbians.
Indiana Democrats seek repeal of religious freedom law
Indiana's Republican legislative leaders said Monday they're working on adding language to a new state law to make it clear that it doesn't allow discrimination against gays and lesbians, while Democrats countered that a full repeal is the only way to stem the widespread criticism.
U.S. consumer spending edges up on income increases
Consumer spending edged up a tiny 0.1 percent following declines of 0.2 percent in both January and December, the Commerce Department reported Monday.
Manhole inspections nearly complete in downtown Indianapolis
The utility company originally planned to inspect about 300 manholes, but decided to bring in out-of-state crews to conduct inspections on more than 1,200 manholes following a series of explosions.
Existing casinos concerned about proposed Pokagon casino
Because Four Winds Casino would be on land-in-trust controlled by a Native American tribe, it would not be subject to the same tax and regulatory system as other casinos in Indiana.
Indiana governor: New law ‘not about discrimination’
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence defended the new state law that’s garnered widespread criticism over concerns it could foster discrimination and said Sunday on national TV that it wasn’t a mistake to have enacted it.
Colleges getting out of health insurance business
The main driver of colleges getting out of the insurance business is a provision in the Affordable Care Act that prevents students from using premium tax subsidies to purchase insurance from their college or university.
Pence supports bill clarifying religious objection law
The governor said he’s been in discussions with legislative leaders this weekend. He expects that a clarification bill will be introduced this coming week to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act he signed Thursday.
Indiana officials look to stem ‘religious freedom’ fallout
Supporters of the bill that Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed Thursday say discrimination claims are overblown. They maintain courts haven't allowed that to happen under similar laws covering the federal government and in 19 other states.
Indianapolis monument needs more work than expected
Officials say repairs to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis won't be done before this May's Indianapolis 500 activities as hoped.
U.S. economy grew at 2.2-percent rate in fourth quarter
Economic growth for all of 2014 was also unchanged at 2.4 percent, only a tiny improvement from the 2.2-percent growth seen in 2013. For the past five years, growth has averaged a subpar 2.2 percent.