Five GOP hopefuls for U.S. Senate agree to April debate
The April 23 event will come two weeks before Indiana’s May 8 primary.
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Panel’s support for cold beer sales falls short
Alcohol Code Revision Commission members were at odds over whether the sale of cold beer would allow for an increase in sales or would simply provide better service for customers. Others were adamant they needed more public input.
Senate OKs tax bill as Trump, GOP near big legislative win
A burst of 11th-hour horse trading gave a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph the votes it needed.
Subaru plant in Lafayette to add another 200 jobs as Ascent production kicks in
As it adds the Ascent SUV to its roster, the Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant in Lafayette plans to boost its already enormous workforce by as many as 200 employees by the end of 2018.
McConnell confirms votes are there to pass tax-cut bill
GOP leaders hope to vote on Friday and send the measure to a House-Senate conference to work out the differences. They want to deliver a bill to President Donald Trump by Christmas.
Health nominee Azar no stranger to management controversy
In Indiana, Alex Azar was an influential member of a public airport board, tasked with oversight of human resources matters, when he defended the conduct of the airport CEO who was under fire for spending public money on travel, golf fees, steak dinners and Super Bowl tickets.
Fishers tech firm plans $8M expansion, 68 high-wage jobs
The company said it will renovate and update equipment at its 10,000-square-foot facility at 9128 Technology Lane, west of the Interstate 69 and State Road 37 exit.
Indiana attorney general urges feds to delay new trucking rule
Under the rule, long-haul truckers would be required to use electronic logging devices to track their hours and miles. Currently, they can use paper logs to do so.
Senate GOP presses ahead on tax bill, gets McCain’s backing
Senate Republicans on Thursday pushed ahead on a sweeping revamp of the nation's tax code, with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell expressing confidence of final passage by week's end and a key Republican getting on board.
Indiana Senate candidate fires white nationalist-linked aide
Caleb C. Shumaker was a contract employee who gathered ballot petition signatures for Senate candidate Mike Braun, the candidate’s campaign said.
McCormick’s legislative wish list: Diploma fixes, mandatory kindergarten
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick laid out her agenda for the upcoming year on Tuesday, listing priorities ahead of the next General Assembly.
Indiana lawmaker who advocated smoking ban won’t run again
Rep. Charlie Brown, D-Gary, was first elected to the Indiana House in 1982, but said he's decided it's time to end his frequent long drives to the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
In Trump health secretary pick, Dems have questions but hope
As Alex Azar faces his first nomination hearing, even some critics see signs he could shift the health care debate away from partisan confrontation.
Cold Storage planning $29M expansion in central Indiana
New Jersey-based U.S. Cold Storage plans to add 100,000 square feet to its existing 200,000-square-foot refrigerated warehouse and logistic-services facility.
Two fight for control of consumer watchdog; judge yet to rule
With emails, tweets and doughnuts, the two dueling acting directors spent Monday battling for control of the nation's top financial watchdog agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Indiana legislative staff adjust to changes in gun-carrying law
Hundreds of legislative employees can now carry handguns at the Indiana Statehouse and adjacent state office buildings, but with some limitations.
Trump signals openness to changes in GOP tax plan
President Donald Trump said Monday that changes to the Republican tax bill are coming, as he looks to win over holdout GOP senators in an effort to pass the package by the end of the year.
Home Place agrees to stop legal fight with Carmel over annexation
The long legal battle between the city of Carmel and the residents of the small community in Clay Township known as Home Place appears to be over.
State looks down the road at autonomous vehicles
Gov. Eric Holcomb will ask lawmakers in 2018 to authorize the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles on Indiana roads.
Indiana schools facing possible per-student funding cut
The state Department of Education is warning Indiana public schools that they could receive less money than expected because of an unanticipated increase in statewide student enrollment.