Modified hemp legalization bill moves to full House
The legalization of the production of industrial hemp is a step closer to reality in Indiana after the House Agricultural Committee passed an amended bill Tuesday.
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Pence makes last-ditch push to salvage preschool proposal
Pence is heading to the Shepherd Community Center to highlight his request that the state provide vouchers for children from low-income families to attend preschool.
House easily OKs softened farm-trespassing bill
The measure was revised multiple times in the Senate after the Hoosier State Press Association and animal rights groups blasted it as an attempt to restrict whistleblowers at factory farms. Earlier versions would have banned videotaping or photography without permission.
Biosimilars bill passes House, heads to governor
Pharmacists would be able to substitute an interchangeable biosimilar drug for a prescribed name-brand product under a bill passed by the Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Bill allowing state fair alcohol sales heads to governor
The bill, authored by Sen. James Merritt, R-Indianapolis, seeks to end a nearly 70-year old ban on beer and alcohol sales at the state fair.
Indiana lawmakers draw close on business tax deal
The House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy advanced two separate measures Tuesday that would cut the state's corporate income tax and the state's business equipment tax in certain cases.
Indiana University reports potential data exposure
The names, addresses and Social Security numbers of approximately 146,000 students and recent graduates of seven Indiana University campuses may have been inadvertently exposed, the university said.
Indiana House amends bill to end efficiency program
TThe House voted 66-30 to amend the bill with language that prohibits the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission from extending or entering into contracts for Energizing Indiana’s statewide energy efficiency program after Dec. 31
Bluelock adds former ExactTarget exec, plans to hire 20
Joe Kuntz will help the cloud-services firm explore new markets. Its recent move into data recovery has sparked plans to increase headcount by about 50 percent.
Food giant ConAgra plans huge center north of Indianapolis
ConAgra Foods Inc. is expanding logistics operations in central Indiana by moving a distribution center in Lebanon to a new and bigger facility it plans to build in nearby Frankfort. The move is expected to create 76 jobs.
Simon names spinoff Washington Prime Group, picks CEO
Simon Property Group Inc. has chosen the name for its planned spinoff of strip shopping centers and smaller enclosed malls, and hired Mark Ordan to be the new company’s CEO.
INDOT closing U.S. 31 in Carmel for better part of 2014
INDOT plans to close a chunk of U.S. 31 in Carmel on or after April 4 through Thanksgiving. The closure was originally planned for 2015, but prep work was completed ahead of schedule.
New owner to spend $51M firing up Noblesville foundry site
ID Castings LLC plans to resurrect the property on South Eighth Street, an eyesore that has been underused for years. The company is asking the city for a $1.3 million tax break.
Bloomington limestone firm to close, lay off 166
An 88-year-old Indiana company that supplied limestone to many of the country’s most important buildings is going out of business.
Danville to channel TV’s Mayberry during 2-day festival
Hendricks County will serve up a heaping helping of nostalgia this spring with a festival devoted to “The Andy Griffith Show.”
Art museum taps veteran curator to lead endeavors
St. Louis Art Museum curator Tricia Paik was announced Monday as the Indianapolis Museum of Art's new curator of contemporary art.
Controversial Broad Ripple office project not dead yet
In a strange twist, the Department of Metropolitan Development says another vote on the project will be taken March 5.
Transit bill advances at Statehouse after losing amendments
The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee voted Tuesday morning to move a mass-transit bill to the full House, where it’s sure to see further debate.
City-County Council approves ‘ban the box’ proposal
The Indianapolis City-County Council passed a "ban the box" ordinance by a wide margin Monday night. The ordinance says the city and its contractors may not use prior criminal convictions as a screening tool in hiring.
UPDATE: Indiana fish farm plans $30 million expansion
Bell Aquaculture is planning to add 75 jobs to its current work force of about 50 people at the fish farm in Redkey, but faces opposition.