Democrats, hospital group cheer Healthy Indiana Plan ruling
The top Democrat in the Indiana Senate is applauding the federal approval of Gov. Mike Pence's proposal for expansion of the Healthy Indiana Plan.
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BMV moves license plate production away from prisons
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles has entered into a $72 million contract with Intellectual Technology Inc. to produce and distribute the state’s license plates and vehicle registrations until the end of 2019.
Kokomo sues state over proposed downtown baseball park
The city filed a complaint Monday in a Marion County court against the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, saying the agency’s opposition inhibits the city’s ability to complete the $9 million project.
Pence to launch state-run news service in Indiana
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is planning a state-run news service that promises to break news ahead of traditional media outlets and deliver stories written by state press secretaries.
Indiana city to consider $7M in incentives to keep plant open
General Mills announced earlier this month it planned to close its refrigerated goods plant that employs 400 by mid-2016.
Indiana lawmakers facing renewed debate over casinos
Proposals aim to help boost Indiana's casinos after they've seen more big declines in revenue in the face of growing competition from neighboring states.
U.S. home sales fall off on decline of first-time buyers
The National Association of Realtors said Friday that sales of existing homes rose 2.4 percent last month. But over the course of the entire year, sales fell 3.1 percent.
Bill loosening rules on wine sales clears committee
A state legislative panel has endorsed a proposal that would allow Indiana residents to buy wine directly from a winery without first having to make an in-person visit.
Jeff Gordon to retire as full-time driver after 2015 season
The 43-year-old Gordon, who was raised in the Hendricks County town of Pittsboro, is coming off one of his best seasons in years. He won four times in 2014, including the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis.
Questions arise as NFL investigates Patriots’ footballs
The NFL is investigating a report that the New England Patriots used underinflated footballs Sunday in the AFC championship game while beating the Indianapolis Colts 45-7. Here are some things to know about the issue.
Key lawmaker sponsors bill to allow Sunday alcohol sales
House Public Policy Committee Chairman Tom Dermody of LaPorte has authored the bill that would allow Indiana groceries, pharmacies and liquor stores to sell alcohol on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
UPDATE: House education chairman seeks OK for lobbying
Rep. Robert Behning, R-Indianapolis, formed Berkshire Education Strategies last June to represent out-of-state clients in the education field.
U.S. homebuilders have best year since 2005
For all of 2014, U.S. builders started construction on 1.01 million new homes and apartments. It was the first time construction has topped 1 million since the height of the housing boom in 2005.
Report: 11 of 12 Colts-Pats footballs were underinflated
The NFL said its investigation of the balls used in Sunday's AFC championship game is ongoing. It would not confirm the ESPN story, which cited anonymous league sources.
State senators pushing for new Indiana standardized tests
A bill sponsored by three Republican senators calls for the State Board of Education to revise Indiana's K-12 academic standards and select a nationally recognized set of exams for testing students by July 2016.
More Indiana audits planned with local government fees boost
The state auditing agency would hire about 100 more field examiners to review spending by local governments and school districts under a plan being considered by Indiana lawmakers.
Perceptions, plans outlined for this year’s Final Four
NCAA Final Four host committee officials said Tuesday that Fan Fest would open April 3; youth clinics and a 5K walk to help support Coaches vs. Cancer will be held April 4; 3,200 children would dribble around town April 5; and the annual March Madness Music Festival will be held April 3-5.
Frisch’s alleges ex-treasurer embezzled $3.3M
The company that owns dozens of Frisch's Big Boy restaurants in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky alleges a former assistant treasurer stole an estimated $3.3 million in a multiyear embezzlement scheme.
GOP-backed bill would end straight-ticket voting option
Only 12 states allow or offer straight-ticket voting, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The practice has been declining in availability over the past decade.
Lawmakers to discuss high school civics test measure
Indiana House committee members are set to discuss legislation that would require high school students to take the same test that immigrants must pass to become a U.S. citizen.