Governor picks up pace on bill signings
Gov. Mike Pence continued signing into law measures dealing with everything from adoption to control of feral cat populations as the clock wound down on taking action on bills from the 2014 session.
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Northwestern football ruling seen changing college sports
In a stunning ruling that could revolutionize a college sports industry worth billions of dollars and have dramatic repercussions for the Indianapolis-based NCAA, a federal agency said Wednesday that players at Northwestern can unionize.
Turner says he didn’t violate of House ethics rules
House Speaker Pro Tem Eric Turner said Wednesday he's confident the House Ethics Committee will determine he didn't break any rules.
Feds grant extra time to enroll for Obamacare
People who've started applying for health insurance but aren't able to finish before the March 31 enrollment deadline will get extra time, the Obama administration announced Tuesday.
Youth tanning measure signed into law by Pence
Minors under 16 no longer can hop into a tanning bed at Indiana salons, even with parental supervision.
Colts owner Irsay’s court hearing delayed
The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office issued a statement Tuesday saying the hearing was postponed "unless or until" formal charges are filed against him.
Governor signs tax-cut, economic development bills
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Tuesday morning signed into law a package of state business tax cuts approved by lawmakers earlier this month as well as several other business-related bills.
State nixes Common Core, but new model may be similar
Indiana on Monday became the first state to formally withdraw from Common Core education standards. A proposed new program is already being criticized as too close to Common Core.
Indiana braces for flood insurance subsidy changes
Thousands of Indiana homeowners who live in flood-prone neighborhoods are bracing for insurance premium increases, despite Congress' latest fix for the government's debt-saddled flood insurance program.
Monroe County endorses solar farm project
Solar Zentrum would lease county-owned land for 20 years for a solar farm that would have 4,000 to 5,000 solar photovoltaic panels.
Man’s $150M gift could transform Elkhart County
Elkhart, which once symbolized the depths of the Great Recession, is preparing for a reversal of fortune thanks to what many residents simply call "The Gift."
Media General to buy WISH-TV parent in deal worth $1.6B
Media General is buying fellow TV broadcaster LIN Media in a deal worth about $1.6 billion in cash and stock, the companies announced Friday.
WellPoint raises 2014 earnings forecast
WellPoint is already raising a 2014 earnings forecast it laid out earlier this year, but the nation’s second-largest health insurer’s projections are still below analyst expectations.
Big businesses fight over Indiana energy program
Two giant corporations that sell products that save electricity want Gov. Mike Pence to veto a bill that would halt the program called Energizing Indiana.
Bosma asks House Ethics Committee to review Turner
House Speaker Brian Bosma wrote a letter to Ethics Chairman Greg Steuerwald on Thursday requesting an investigation into whether Republican Rep. Eric Turner violated any ethics rules.
Pence signs measures, but big items await decisions
As of Wednesday, Gov. Mike Pence had approved more than 30 bills, but he has left the bigger items — including his top priorities — for later.
Finding jobs for disabled students focus of study
High schools in five Indiana cities will participate in a study to see if having job specialists and other resources helps students with disabilities find work.
IU chief visits India for knowledge network
President Michael McRobbie and others in a delegation hope to promote research, education, Internet freedom and other interests.
Court gives Duke Energy go-ahead for rate increase
Duke Energy won approval from an Indiana court Wednesday to raise electricity rates to pay for its $3.5 billion Edwardsport coal-gasification power plant.
U.S. agrees to $1.2B settlement with Toyota
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said it is the largest financial penalty of its kind ever imposed on an auto company.