Pence signs bill loosening Indiana rules on wine sales
Supporters of the change say it will boost Indiana wineries and give wine consumers more choices. Sponsors say 41 other states currently have similar rules on wine shipments.
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Calumet Specialty opens massive refinery in North Dakota
Indianapolis-based Calumet Specialty Products Partners built the Dakota Prairie Refinery near Dickinson as part of a joint venture with Bismarck-based MDU Resources Group. It is the first greenfield fuels refinery to open in the United States in nearly 40 years.
U.S. factory orders rise for first time in 8 months
Orders increased 2.1 percent following seven monthly declines, the Commerce Department reported Monday. In further good news, orders in a key category that tracks business investment plans eked out a 0.1-percent rise.
K-12 schools prepare for funding boosts, cuts in new budget
As Indiana’s fast-growing suburban districts breathe a sigh of relief with more funding on the way, many urban and rural districts are bracing for drastic cuts under the state’s new budget and experts say there might not be a middle ground between the two.
Council members question city’s electric car program
Questions about cost and a heavily redacted contract are plaguing Indianapolis’ plan to rent more than 400 electric cars for city employees.
Legislative roundup: Which bills passed, and which died?
Lawmakers passed bills on topics ranging from ethics reform to "religious freedom." Meanwhile, they shot down legislation that would have helped the Indy Eleven build or renovate a stadium and that would have permitted Sunday alcohol sales.
Democrat Gregg to run for governor again in 2016
Former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg said Thursday he will run for governor again because he thinks Gov. Mike Pence’s focus on social issues has given the state “a bad name.”
Not-for-profit leader faces child pornography charges
Russell Taylor, 43, is the executive director of the Jared Foundation, a group that aims to raise awareness and funds to support childhood obesity programs. The foundation was started by Jared Fogle, the longtime promoter of Subway restaurants.
Pence signs Indiana ban on powdered alcohol into law
Indiana residents will be barred from purchasing, selling or using a powdered form of alcohol under a bill Gov. Mike Pence has signed into law.
Deal allows inland moves for Indiana’s riverboat casinos
Lawmakers have approved a deal to allow Indiana's riverboat casinos to build on-land facilities, but live dealers won't be working table games anytime soon at the state's two horse track casinos.
Economy barely grew in first quarter, U.S. Commerce report says
The U.S. economy skidded to a near halt in the first three months of the year, battered by a triple whammy of harsh weather, plunging exports and sharp cutbacks in oil and gas drilling.
Danica Patrick losing GoDaddy as primary car sponsor
The 33-year-old Patrick is in the final year of her contract at Stewart-Haas Racing and landing a primary sponsor could be key to her NASCAR future.
Lawmakers reconsidering search fee for public records
House members have approved a proposal that would allow government agencies to charge a searching fee for record requests that take over two hours. After that time, they could charge up to $20 an hour.
Indy’s east side among eight new federal Promise Zone areas
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro announced the new Promise Zone designations Tuesday. The program seeks to increase economic activity, improve educational opportunities, improve health and reduce violent crime.
NFL relinquishing long-held tax-exempt status
In a letter to team owners, Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league office and its management council will file returns as taxable entities for the 2015 fiscal year. Goodell said the NFL has been tax-exempt since 1942, though all 32 teams pay taxes on their income.
Eight applicants seek vacancy on Indiana Court of Appeals
Applicants seeking the soon-to-be-open seat seat include Marion Superior Court Judges Robert Altice and Gary Miller. Several Indianapolis attorneys also are interested.
Indiana lawmakers send tougher ethics bill to Pence
Indiana legislators gave final approval Monday to a state ethics law overhaul that requires greater financial disclosure by lawmakers and expressly prohibits elected officials from using state resources for political purposes.
Proposed change to education bill would allow Ritz to keep chair
Senate Republicans unveiled a proposal Monday to allow the Indiana State Board of Education to choose its own leader, but not until Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz, a Democrat, completes her first term in office.
Indiana lawmakers enter final 3 days with unsettled issues
Indiana lawmakers are entering the final three days of this year’s legislative session with final decisions looming on the new state budget and some other difficult issues.
New NCAA exec puts transfer rules on priority list
The NCAA's new vice president for Division I governance said there are growing concerns among the division’s 345 members over the surging number of students switching schools.