Indy senator who co-authored RFRA faces challenge in 2016
Moderate Republicans and his last Democratic challenger are eyeing Scott Schneider’s seat, which he hung onto in 2012 with less than 50 percent of the vote.
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Daniels: Outcry over new law hurting years of effort
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, who called for a truce on social issues while Indiana's governor, said people are "heartsick" over the controversy that has erupted over the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Pence talks with legislators on religious law clarification
Republican legislative leaders met with Gov. Mike Pence on Wednesday morning as they continued work on a proposed clarification of Indiana's new religious freedom law.
Furor over RFRA taking bite out of Kiwanis’ Indy convention
Officials for the Indy-based, international service group are lowering attendance projections from 10,000 to 7,000, as registrations lag and members criticize the religious freedom law. Some are calling for the group to move its headquarters.
Arkansas governor seeks changes to his state’s bill
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday said he wants changes to the bill that lawmakers sent him prohibiting state and local government from infringing upon someone's religious beliefs without a compelling interest.
IU Health fires nurse who was part of union organizing
The fired nurse, Lacie Little, was one of two nurses quoted in an IBJ story that broke the news of the attempt to organize a nurse union at IU Health’s downtown hospitals. The union working with the IU Health nurses has filed an unfair labor practices charge.
Ex-Colt Freeney accuses Bank of America of aiding $20M scheme
Bank of America Corp. faces a lawsuit by former Indianapolis Colts star defensive end Dwight Freeney, who claims the bank set him up with an unqualified private banker and her “notorious financial predator” boyfriend.
RFRA controversy creates problem for NCAA beyond Indiana’s borders
Over the next seven years, the NCAA has selected the sites of seven men’s Final Fours and six women’s Final Fours. Of those 13 Final Fours, only one—Minneapolis in 2019—is being played in a state that has passed legislation making it outright illegal to discriminate against gay people.
Reports show slowdowns in manufacturing, construction
U.S. factories expanded in March at a weaker pace, with orders growing more slowly and hiring essentially flat. Meanwhile, U.S. construction spending slipped for the second month in February.
Decisions ahead for NCAA family travel program
Getting to the Final Four won't be as costly for the parents of many players this week, thanks to an NCAA pilot program that is helping pay for families of athletes to travel to Indianapolis.
Macerich rejects increased takeover bid from Simon
An analyst predicted Macerich Co. could face a sustained period of underperformance after the shopping mall owner spurned the $16.8 billion offer from Simon Property Group Inc.
City could be short $37M on justice center financing, analysis says
Mayor Greg Ballards are overblown, according to an analysis by the City-County Council. The city could face shortfalls in 2018 through 2026 ranging from less than $1 million to $10 million.
Indiana debate exposes Republican divisions
As the backlash intensifies over the religious freedom law in Indiana, the GOP’s leading White House contenders have been drawn into a messy clash that highlights the party’s strong opposition to same-sex marriage and threatens to inject social issues into the 2016 presidential primary season.
Senate panel considers repeal of construction wage law
Indiana lawmakers proposed changes Tuesday to a GOP-backed bill that would repeal the law that sets wages for public construction projects.
Indiana lawmakers back 3-year ban on building nursing homes
The state Senate voted 36-12 Tuesday to give final approval to the bill, sending it to Gov. Mike Pence.
Indiana governor vows to make changes to religious freedom law
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said Tuesday during a news conference at the Indiana State Library that he wants legislation on his desk by the end of the week to clarify that the state's new religious freedom law does not allow discrimination against gays and lesbians.
Tourism agency responds to religious freedom law
A message on the home page of www.visitindy.com says that all are welcome to visit the city, and a separate page highlights some of the businesses that support the lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender community.
Rolling Stones confirm Indy stop on North American stadium tour
The local concert will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the first time the venue has hosted a concert on a non-race weekend. It’ll be the band’s first show in Indianapolis since 1994.
Roundup: More fast-fire pizzerias, including one downtown
Pie Five Pizza Co is taking the corner space at 48 E. Washington St. downtown that’s been vacant since Dunkin Donuts closed two years ago. Meanwhile, Project Pie is set to open on the northeast side in May.
Charter to pay $10.4 billion to acquire Bright House Networks
As expected, Charter Communications Inc. has agreed to acquire fellow cable operator Bright House Networks. Bright House has more than 120,000 customers in central Indiana.