Rush to give her first state of judiciary speech
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush, who took over the position in August, will give the speech Wednesday before a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly.
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Luck’s playoff win over Manning validation for Irsay
Andrew Luck has his signature NFL win, and it came against his predecessor. The victory moved the Colts into the AFC championship game and provided evidence to CEO Jim Irsay that he made the right decision regarding Peyton Manning.
Pence address to be viewed through lens of 2016 aspirations
During Gov. Mike Pence’s third State of the State speech on Tuesday, many will be listening for clues about his plans for the next presidential election.
Illinois governor-elect stocks up on Daniels alums
Incoming Illinois governor Bruce Rauner, who wants to emulate former Indiana governor Mitch Daniels, has named three major players from the Daniels administration to his inner circle.
Indy government official charged with embezzlement
Federal prosecutors have charged a local government official in Indianapolis with embezzling tens of thousands of dollars in Social Security payments intended for disabled and elderly recipients.
Pence proposes $19M for Evansville medical campus
That money toward Indiana University’s portion of the project is part of $50 million that IU and other schools involved in the project have requested from the state.
Bill would block local limits on large livestock facilities
The bill would prevent county or other local officials from adopting any rules beyond state laws on building livestock structures in areas zoned for agricultural use.
U.S. posts big job gains, but wages shrink
The United States capped its best year for hiring in 15 years with a healthy gain in December, and the unemployment rate hit a six-year low. Average hourly pay slipped 5 cents.
Indiana fertilizer plant not seeking state incentives
A Pakistani-backed company planning to build a $2.6 billion fertilizer plant in southwestern Indiana announced Thursday it has withdrawn its request for state economic incentives.
Stores had a better-than-expected holiday season
Sales at 1,000 retail chains nationwide rose 4.6 percent, to $270.1 billion, in November and December, ShopperTrak, a Chicago-based technology company, said Thursday.
Indiana lawmakers seek funding for 2-1-1 service
The service is a non-emergency telephone help line that assists callers with finding social services.
Pillsbury plans to close 400-worker New Albany plant
The plant manufactures crescent rolls, pizza dough and other refrigerated baked goods. It has been operated by General Mills since 1959.
Indiana lawmaker wants to revise law restricting I-69 route
Rep. John Price of Greenwood's bill would revise a law that bans the I-69 extension from passing through Marion County's Perry Township.
Lawmakers urged to weigh in on online instruction days
An Indiana Board of Education member renewed his call Wednesday for lawmakers to define what constitutes an instructional day as schools move to replace snow days with online instruction.
State officials break ground at swearing-in ceremony
Indiana history was made during a Statehouse ceremony Wednesday, as three Republican women elected as Indiana's secretary of state, treasurer and auditor were formally sworn in to office.
Senate Democrats propose Indiana minimum wage increase
The greatly outnumbered Democrats in the state Senate announced legislative priorities Wednesday that include raising Indiana's minimum wage to $10.10 per hour.
UPDATE: Fate uncertain for bill to end Sunday alcohol sales ban
An Indiana House committee chairman says he hasn't decided whether to take action on a proposal that would end the state's longtime ban on Sunday alcohol sales at retail stores. Indiana is the only state with such a ban.
UPDATE: Lilly forecasts earnings below analyst expectations
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said its long-term strategy is on track, but predicted sales this year would be $20.3 billion to $20.8 billion, a shade below what Wall Street was expecting.
Indiana lawmakers start 2015 budget-writing session
The first major step on the new two-year state budget will come Thursday, when Republican Gov. Mike Pence's spending proposal will be presented to legislators.
Leaders nix allowing Pence presidential, governor bids
The leaders of the Indiana House and Senate aren't going along with a proposal to change state law so that fellow Republican Gov. Mike Pence could run both for re-election and the White House in 2016.