Pence set to sign ‘religious freedom’ bill into law
Gov. Mike Pence’s spokeswoman said the governor has planned a private ceremony for Thursday to sign the measure, which has come under fire from numerous business groups and leaders.
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Justices side with ex-UPS worker who claims pregnancy bias
The Supreme Court is giving a former UPS driver another chance to prove her claim of discrimination after the company did not offer her lighter duty when she was pregnant.
EPA adds Kokomo site to priority cleanup list
A nearly 300-acre plume of tainted groundwater in Kokomo has been added to the federal Superfund program's priority list that seeks to move along investigations of industrial contamination.
High court: Constitution doesn’t require school bus service
The decision stems from a case involving the Franklin Township school district in Indianapolis, which was sued after it eliminated free bus service for the 2011-2012 school year.
Lawmakers: Search fee for records to be removed from bill
Indiana lawmakers say a provision that would allow government entities to charge a $20 search fee for records requests that take longer than two hours will be removed from a proposal.
Dan Coats says he won’t run for Senate in 2016
U.S. Sen. Dan Coats of Indiana announced Tuesday that he would retire at the end of his term rather than seek re-election in 2016. His announcement opens the way for what could be a lively GOP primary to replace him.
Pence set to sign ‘right to try’ trial drugs bill
A proposal aimed at giving terminally ill patients in Indiana easier access to experimental drugs not yet on pharmacy shelve is about to become law.
Steak n Shake makes first foray into racing sponsorship
Steak n Shake will enter IndyCar this year as primary sponsor for Graham Rahal for five races, including the Indianapolis 500.
Officials hold out hope for historic plant dormant since 2009
A half-mile long and more than a million square feet in size, the former BorgWarner Automotive plant is a fading landmark in Muncie where more than 5,000 used to work. Today, the building is on sale for $1.75 per square foot.
Former TSA chief learning the ropes as university president
Three weeks into his tenure at Anderson University, John Pistole is embarked on a crash course about how to be a university president and is relishing the challenge.
House panel weighs giving equal access to adoption records
Efforts to expand Indiana adoptees' access to more than 50 years of sealed records hit a snag Monday after an aide to Gov. Mike Pence raised concerns about how the plan could impact biological mothers.
Indiana House OKs religious objection bill by wide margin
Republicans cast all the "yes" votes as House members voted 63-31 to support the bill that would prohibit any state laws that "substantially burden" a person's ability to follow his or her religious beliefs.
Ex-BMV chief, others knew about overcharges, report says
A top deputy commissioner under former BMV Commissioner R. Scott Waddell testified in a pending lawsuit that he urged Waddell and then-Chief of Staff Shawn Walters to conduct an independent audit of the bogus fees, but they refused.
Bill addressing foreclosure-prevention options under fire
An Indiana law that has helped thousands of residents at risk of foreclosure keep their homes could be "gutted" under a bill being considered by state lawmakers, housing advocates say.
State suspends VA manager who made fun of suicide
The Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board voted Monday to suspend clinical social worker Robin Paul's license for 90 days.
Foes of central Indiana reservoir plan urge end to proposal
Opponents of a proposed reservoir stretching from Anderson to Muncie are urging an economic development group to abandon its push for the $450 million project.
Lawmaker with casket firms helped kill bio-cremation bill
A state lawmaker who owns two businesses that make caskets helped kill legislation that would have legalized a new alternative to traditional burial in Indiana.
Debates simmering over wages, education board
Indiana lawmakers are expected to again face contentious debates in the next few weeks over repealing the state law on public construction project wages and allowing the replacement of Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz as leader of the state Board of Education.
‘Right to try’ trial drugs bill heads to governor’s desk
A proposal to give terminally ill patients easier access to experimental drugs not yet on pharmacy shelves has been forwarded to Gov. Mike Pence for his signature.
House GOP rejects changes to religious objections bill
Proposals to add amendments to the religious-objections bill were defeated in largely party-line votes, with just three of the 71 House Republicans supporting any of the amendments. The House could vote next week on approving the bill.