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Noblesville considers building $14M police headquarters
The 40,000-square-foot building would be constructed on a vacant 24-acre remediated property commonly known as the Firestone site, south of Division Street near 18th Street.
IndyGo uses eminent domain against unhappy businesses along rapid-transit line
A court battle is escalating between IndyGo and property owners along the proposed Red Line route fighting to protect their land from becoming part of the rapid-transit bus system.
Cabinet post aims to unify state workforce efforts
As the incoming secretary of career connections and talent, Milo faces the task of unifying and clarifying a system that has been described by top Indiana leaders as disjointed.
Holcomb preparing to put $250M into startups
The state’s new Next Level Fund will invest up to $250 million over the next decade into a need Hoosier startups are starving for—venture capital.
Tech jobs announcements in 2017 already top total for all of last year
Technology firms accounted for nearly one-third of job commitments announced by the state so far this year, the highest share among all industries.
Congress passes bill to fund FDA drug, medical device reviews
Drug and medical device makers would pay higher user fees under legislation the U.S. Senate approved and sent to the president on Thursday.
Allegiant to open $40M aircraft base at Indianapolis International
The Las Vegas-based airline said the Indianapolis base will create 66 high-paying jobs and allow the company to offer more routes from Indianapolis in the future.
Republican Indiana lawmaker launching bid for Senate
Indiana state Rep. Mike Braun plans to join the increasingly crowded Republican primary for U.S. Senate.
Developer of $37M downtown apartment project seeks new construction schedule
Investment Property Advisors needs the adjustment to still qualify for a property-tax abatement tied to a second phase to its 9 on Canal apartment project.
Trump drug commission calls for emergency declaration
President Donald Trump's drug commission has called on him to declare a national emergency to deal with the country's opioid drug epidemic.
White House: Trump to decide soon on ending health payments
The White House is insisting that the Senate resume efforts to repeal and replace the nation’s health care law, signaling that President Donald Trump stands ready to end required payments to insurers this week to let “Obamacare implode” and force congressional action.
Indiana governor boosting salaries to some in key posts
Many of the salaries of those running state agencies under Gov. Eric Holcomb have remained at or near those of the previous administration, but a handful have seen notable pay boosts.
U.S. economy expanded at stronger 2.6 percent rate in second quarter
The U.S. economy revved up this spring after a weak start to the year, fueled by a surge in consumer spending.
Extent of Carmel borrowing unusual for Indiana; Brainard says investments pay off
Carmel’s total liabilities have swelled to nearly $1.2 billion including principal, interest and other debt payments, according to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance.
Senate blocks GOP health bill, scuttling latest bid to repeal Obamacare
Republican Senator John McCain joined with two of his GOP colleagues to block a stripped-down Obamacare repeal bill early Friday, thwarting the party’s months-long effort to pass health legislation.
Leaders of Trump’s Indiana campaign boost Rokita
Former Indiana Republican Party Chairman Rex Early and GOP operative Tony Samuel say Rep. Todd Rokita has been an unwavering supporter of the president.
Holcomb not ruling out tax increase if GOP cuts Medicaid
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is not ruling out a tax increase should congressional Republican efforts to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law result in cuts to Medicaid, which funds the state's HIP 2.0 program.
Holcomb taps La Porte mayor as new state recruiting official
Blair Milo joins an administration that is beginning to see the challenges of the state’s near-record-low unemployment rate. A growing group of business leaders say they’re coming up short as they seek out more skilled workers to fill available jobs.
Trump announces $10 billion Foxconn plant in Wisconsin
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that electronics giant Foxconn will build a $10 billion factory in Wisconsin that's expected to initially create 3,000 jobs, the largest economic development project in the state’s history.