Weekend mayors’ conference a ‘coup’ for Indianapolis, leaders say
Indianapolis will host the U.S. Conference of Mayors this weekend for the first time in the group’s 84-year history.
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New state law allows distilleries to sell carryout 7 days a week
The new law lifts the ban on carryout sales for artisan distilleries, putting the businesses on par with wineries and craft breweries, which already sell alcohol on Sundays.
With new Carmel HQ, tech firm aims to move beyond rocky past
Publicly traded Determine Inc. generated fanfare when it announced it was moving its headquarters here and adding 24 jobs to the 35 already here. But many investors have been betting against it for years.
State poised to reap record lottery payout
The Hoosier Lottery is having a banner year, thanks in part to this winter’s record $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot mania and other efforts to better reach Indiana players.
Court rules in favor of Carmel in Home Place annexation case
In his decision, Special Judge Matthew Kincaid wrote that the residents of the 1,017-acre area of unincorporated Clay Township did not prove all of the elements necessary to prevent Carmel’s annexation.
Lawmaker DeLaney plans tougher gun-control legislation
State Rep. Ed DeLaney of Indianapolis criticized Indiana’s “very, very limited” gun laws and said he wants to introduce bills that would ban large ammunition clips and “automatic military-type” weapons.
Ball State study: State too focused on landing ‘footloose’ jobs
Indiana and the nation need to rethink their economic development strategies, which are excessively focused on trying to land large factories—an increasingly difficult task, the report found.
Japanese manufacturer plans $50M plant, 70 jobs in Indiana
Japan’s largest steel producer announced plans Tuesday to open a subsidiary in Shelbyville in a plant that is expected to be fully operational by spring 2018.
Trump adds Hoosier political consultant to campaign staff
Kevin Kellems, who served as communications director for former Vice President Dick Cheney and advised Sen. Dan Coats and former Sen. Dick Lugar, joined the campaign earlier this month, a source close to the move told IBJ.
EmployIndy makes push for collaboration under new leaders
Angie Carr Klitzsch is EmployIndy’s new president and CEO, and Marie Mackintosh is chief operating officer.
Hillary Clinton to speak at mayors’ conference in Indy
Clinton will address the U.S. Conference of Mayors' annual meeting at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, the organization announced Monday.
Gregg, Ritz unveil $150M pre-K proposal for Indiana
Two top Indiana Democrats on the ballot this November released a plan Thursday for developing a state-funded preschool program that would be available to all Indiana children regardless of family income.
Utility commission job sits open as cases stack up
A seat on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has been open more than two months, despite a requirement that three candidate names be submitted to the governor within 40 days of the vacancy.
E-cigarette players fume over favored security firm
The state has effectively put a single private firm in charge of deciding which companies can seek a permit to manufacture e-cigarette liquids sold in Indiana.
Report: Indiana minorities don’t have proportional representation
Indiana's minorities do not enjoy proportional representation in the Legislature or the state's congressional delegation, according to data compiled by The Associated Press.
Hamilton confirmed to run for Hale’s House seat
Longtime recycling and environmental advocate Carey Hamilton has been chosen as the Democratic candidate to replace Christina Hale as a state representative in the Indiana Statehouse.
City liable for sign firm’s damages, judge rules
Local billboard company GEFT Outdoor LLC expects to seek millions of dollars from the city of Indianapolis after a federal judge’s ruling that the city’s former sign ordinance was unconstitutional.
Judge hears arguments in bid to block Indiana abortion law
During Tuesday’s hearing, a federal judge questioned whether the law would infringe on some women’s right to an abortion.
North suburbs fermenting strategies for new liquor licenses
Noblesville is seeing unexpected demand for three-way liquor licenses in its Riverfront Redevelopment District. Other north-side communities are determining how to distribute additional liquor licenses approved by the state.
Progress stalled on proposed downtown concert venue
Progress on redeveloping part of the old General Motors stamping plant land into a downtown concert venue appears to have hit a stumbling block over financing, an official for the RACER Trust told Indianapolis City-County Council members Monday.