Indiana hemp drug ban clears first hurdle
The legislation matches a federal measure some advocates predict will “decimate” the industry—then sets out regulations for what’s left.
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Update: Indiana’s Braun among governors seeking to solve AI-driven power questions
The mid-Atlantic grid operated by PJM encompasses all or parts of 13 states, including Indiana.
A scheme to rig college basketball games has been uncovered. Here’s what we know
The charges filed in federal court in Philadelphia include bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy.
Trump launches ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ touting grab bag of initiatives
The administration released no legislative text nor timeline for related congressional action and did not indicate whether Republican leaders support the proposal.
UPDATE: Bears say GOP stadium legislation is ‘significant milestone’ in talks to move team
Language introduced in the Indiana Senate on Thursday would create a stadium authority authorized to acquire land, finance capital improvements and enter into leases with private entities, including NFL teams.
John Prine’s songs carry his legacy in new tribute concert film
“You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine” will be shown Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington. Jason Wilber, the Bloomington-based guitarist who backed Prine onstage for more than 20 years, will do a crowd Q&A.
Why residential power bills are spiking faster than those of nearby data centers
The average price faced by ordinary home and apartment dwellers in the U.S. rose by 10% between 2022 and 2024. Commercial users, spanning from small corner stores to data centers, have seen rates increase just 3%.
With Osili running, which other Democrats could enter the race for Indianapolis mayor?
While Vop Osili is the first Democrat to announce a run, he’s not expected to be the last. Osili enters what could be crowded race that could include the third-term incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett.
Soup shop near Monument Circle closed as 2026 arrived
Small Batch Soups, a business founded in 2014, served its final customers on the first floor of Circle Tower on Dec. 31.
Indiana Rail Road promotes Wright to CEO
Indiana Railroad Co. operates a 500-mile freight railroad that serves southern Indiana and central Illinois
Public contractor ban removed, ‘good faith’ protections added to immigrant work eligibility bill
Contractors would be prohibited from employing people that don’t pass E-Verify muster, although workers would be able to join the project later if they get a valid number.
15 former NCAA players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games
Federal prosecutors charged 20 people on Thursday in what they called a betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games.
Zionsville company building new HQ at city’s Creekside Corporate Park
Zionsville-based Intelligent Living Solutions, which currently operates from two different local sites, plans to bring everything under one roof in a new 20,000-square-foot location on 106th Street in Creekside Corporate Park.
Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Republican Sen. Ashley Moody of Florida on Thursday plan to introduce legislation that would bar lawmakers and their immediate family members from trading or owning individual stocks.
Vop Osili announces run for Indianapolis mayor
Osili becomes the first Democrat to launch a mayoral bid in what could be a crowded race to succeed Mayor Joe Hogsett, who said during his 2023 campaign that his third term would also be his final.
2025 home sales stuck at 30-year low with prices high and mortgages onerous
Economists generally expect mortgage rates to ease further this year, though most recent forecasts show the average rate on a 30-year mortgage remaining above 6%, about twice what it was six years ago.
Boomers are staying in the job market as Gen Z struggles to break through
Tight labor markets have tended to pull more entry-level applicants into the workforce, which, in turn, lowers the average age of people being hired, experts say, but that doesn’t seem to be happening now.
Gov. Mike Braun’s second State of the State stresses affordability issues
The governor also celebrated data center development, but he said tech companies should pay for 100% of their power needs.
In State of the State address, Gov. Mike Braun says Indiana is ‘working hard’ to attract Chicago Bears
Some say Braun’s comments signal that Indiana appears to be making headway in discussions that could bring a second NFL franchise to the Hoosier State.