ROKITA: Sweeping tax reform long overdue
As I’ve traveled across Indiana and met with Hoosier employees, business executives and civic groups over the past two years, I’ve heard many stories about the complex, unfair nature of our federal tax code.
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RUSTHOVEN: Where next for Republicans
Republicans can ignore the standard Democratic line that voters now reject conservatives and Republicans must “change,” meaning “become Democrats.”
MAURER: Endocyte receded, but it’s still on track
Endocyte is an Indiana biopharmaceutical company that develops drugs and imaging diagnostics to identify and treat cancer.
EDITORIAL: Transit question is ‘how,’ not ‘if’
Mass transit advocates held a rally here to kick off Indy Connect Now, their latest attempt to convince state legislators that voters in Marion and Hamilton counties should be allowed to decide whether to fund creation of a $1.3 billion bus and light rail system in central Indiana.
Poultry farms donate food
Eleven of Indiana's biggest poultry producers have donated more than 200,000 pounds of poultry to the state's food pantries in time for the upcoming holidays. Some of the food was taken to an Indianapolis food pantry and the remainder was shipped directly to food pantries around the state that serve needy residents. Indiana State Poultry Association Executive Vice President Paul Brennan said members have donated food to local communities for 65 straight years.
Armed intruders threaten mother
Two armed intruders attacked a mother and threatened to take her baby during a home invasion Tuesday morning on the southwest side of Indianapolis. Nayeli Garzon-Jimenez said a man and a woman broke into the back door of her home in the 4900 block of Regent Street and told her they would take her three-month-old daughter if she didn’t give them money. The mother fought with the attackers and was struck in the forehead with a gun. The pair were eventually frightened away by the woman’s dogs.
Miles facing toughest challenge with IndyCar
Building trust between the IndyCar paddock and front office is fine. But that bridge will lead to nowhere unless new Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles and IndyCar Series and IMS boss Jeff Belskus can build an audience for the sport.
Indiana taxpayers to see $111 credit from surplus
Indiana taxpayers will receive a $111 credit on their state income tax returns next year as the state distributes part of its budget surplus. The credit will be $222 for couples filing joint returns.
Attorneys spar before Supreme Court on whether vouchers directly aid religion
The Court issued no decision on Wednesday about the program, which is currently giving scholarships of roughly $4,000 to 9,324 students around Indiana to attend 289 private schools, nearly all of which are religious.
Ready, set, shop!
Before you blow the holiday budget on Midnight Madness deals and Tryptophan Thursday specials, independent shop owners want to make sure you know about Small Business Saturday.
$22M foreclosure suit targets local apartment complexes
The three complexes are Dogwood Glen Apartments on the city’s northwest side, Elmtree Park Apartments on the far-east side and Heathmoore Apartments on the southeast side.
Airport could land second solar-energy farm
The Indianapolis Airport Authority is in talks that could lead to a second solar farm at Indianapolis International Airport. Discussions are taking place even as the initial solar farm has yet to get off the ground.
Bush Stadium seats to live on at bus stops
An Indianapolis not-for-profit that recycled the fabric roof of the former RCA Dome into totes, wallets and other items has found a new use for the seats once used at Bush Stadium.
Drought no obstacle to record income for U.S. farms
Even after the worst drought in a half-century shriveled crops from Ohio to Nebraska, U.S. farmers are having their most-profitable year ever because of record- high prices and insurance claims.
Court fight over vouchers centers on religious support
Attorneys responded to pointed questions and knotty hypothetical scenarios thrown at them by the five justices on the Indiana Supreme Court during a legal battle Wednesday morning over Indiana’s school-voucher program.
Bosma: Indiana Legislature needs another ‘odd couple’
House Speaker Brian Bosma used the ceremonial opening of Indiana's legislative session Tuesday to call for bipartisanship, even though Republicans now enjoy a supermajority that largely allows them to circumvent Democrats to push through their plans.
Hostess, union unsuccessful in court-ordered mediation
The maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs said late Tuesday that it failed to reach an agreement with its second-biggest union. As a result, Hostess plans to continue with a hearing on Wednesday in which a bankruptcy court judge will decide if the company can close its operations.
SCHAFIR: Businesses face tough decisions over health care
Now that the election is over, it seems clearer that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, will likely move forward. The question is whether business owners will be able to steer their employees to state exchanges and wash their hands of health care coverage.
Dialysis software firm finally making inroads
Vasc-Alert proves its technology, plans to expand into Europe.
MILES: The future of health care from the front lines
The perspective from a benefits adviser is always interesting. I am in the middle of the health care discussion, helping organizations meet the benefits needs of the employee, while staying aligned with the strategic needs of the organization.