Indiana Senate hears warning of possible budget cuts
The Indiana Senate endorsed a proposal for a new two-year state spending plan on Wednesday, just after its chief budget writer warned that cuts might soon have to be made.
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Ethics legislation gets closer to becoming law
The Indiana Senate passed ethics legislation Wednesday that would require lawmakers to be more transparent about their finances and strengthen laws designed to keep legislators from taking advantage of state resources for political gain.
Redistricting study committee bill heads to Pence
A bill that will establish a study committee to consider how to handle redistricting and evaluate the benefits and problems with changing the state’s mapping methods passed the Indiana Senate on Wednesday.
Former Chamber chief tapped to run Elevate Ventures
Christopher LaMothe, who led the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as president from 1992 to 2002, has been named CEO of Elevate Ventures, a not-for-profit investment group that runs the Indiana Angel Network Fund.
Pence communications director Denault stepping down
Christy Denault, who started with Pence during his campaign for governor in 2012, said in a resignation letter that the “time has come for me to devote my energy and time to my family.”
Indiana Senate backs repeal of construction wage law
Senators voted 27-22 Wednesday to support eliminating the boards that set wages for state or local projects costing more than $350,000.
Man accused of $90M biodiesel scam pleads guilty
The ringleader of a $90 million biodiesel scam has agreed to plead guilty to 37 felony counts including conspiracy and wire fraud in a deal with federal prosecutors.
IU Health to locate new Bloomington hospital near IU campus
Indiana University Health plans to construct a new hospital in Bloomington four or five years from now, the Indianapolis-based hospital system announced Wednesday, after striking a deal with Indiana University to build on the school’s golf driving range.
Iowa Pacific wants to increase routes on Hoosier State Line
Iowa Pacific Holdings Inc. President Ed Ellis he wants to increase round trips for the Indianapolis-to-Chicago line from four a week to 12 per day. And he wants to decrease one-way travel to less than two hours.
Senate shoots down bill regulating fenced-in deer hunting
The Indiana Senate has narrowly voted down a proposal to legalize high-fenced preserves where farm-raised deer are hunted, officially killing any movement on the issue for this session.
Industrial production posts biggest monthly drop since 2009
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that industrial production—which includes factories, utilities and mines—slid 0.6 percent in March, the biggest drop since a 1.1-percent drop in May 2009.
Finally, Congress OKs bill reshaping Medicare doctors’ fees
The Senate gave final congressional approval late Tuesday to the $214 billion bipartisan measure, which rewrites how Medicare pays doctors for treating over 50 million elderly people.
Central Indiana home sales slip after two monthly gains
Transactions involving existing homes fell in March by 1.8 percent, after rising the first two months of the year.
Oesterle could follow Angie’s List exit with gubernatorial run
Angie’s List CEO Bill Oesterle, a Mitch Daniels confidant who strongly opposed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, is well-positioned for a run at Gov. Mike Pence’s seat, observers said Wednesday.
Indiana House revives drug-testing plan for welfare clients
The proposal from Rep. Terry Goodin, D-Austin, would require drug testing for welfare recipients deemed at high risk for drug abuse or who've been previously charged with drug crimes.
Grand Park adding more soccer fields for youth league
Westfield’s 360-acre sports campus already has 31 soccer fields, and officials intend to plant grass to add the equivalent of seven or eight full-sized fields that can be converted to smaller sizes for youth games.
Indiana maintains top rating from credit agencies
Standard & Poor’s on Tuesday applauded the state for its fiscal responsibility and said the proposed balanced budget amendment would “strengthen Indiana’s government framework.”
Indy Eleven sponsorship revenue up; all eyes on attendance
After leading the North American Soccer League in attendance during its inaugural season, the Indy Eleven faces a big challenge to maintain that momentum. The team has lobbied hard for an 18,000-seat home venue. Now it has to prove it can fill it.
Oesterle to step down as Angie’s List CEO
Bill Oesterle is leaving his job as CEO of Angie’s List Inc. after more than 16 years in the position, the Indianapolis-based company announced Wednesday morning.
New concussions deal with NCAA proposed
Filings in U.S. District Court in Chicago late Tuesday night notified a federal judge that there was a new proposed settlement for a head injury lawsuit against the NCAA brought by football players and other college athletes.