U.S. Conference of Mayors plans June meeting in Indianapolis
Each of the presidential candidates and newly elected London Mayor Sadiq Khan have been invited to speak at the event.
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Feds reach $15M deal in suit over failed Indiana bank
Irwin Union Bank was one of a few Indiana bank casualties of the Great Recession. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., which sued three former officers in 2013, has reached a settlement with those defendants.
Pence kicks off re-election campaign with bus tour
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence formally launched what is widely viewed as a difficult re-election campaign Wednesday, accusing his opponent of being beholden to “union bosses and liberal special interests.”
Hogsett touts task force to plan new jail, criminal justice reforms
In his first State of the City address, Mayor Joe Hogsett said Wednesday that crime problems wouldn’t be solved simply with a new building. A new task force also would focus on issues like mental illness and addiction.
Marion County seeks to relieve jail’s overcrowding problem
The overcrowding problem at the Marion County Jail stems from rising violent crime in Indianapolis and a state law that sends low-level offenders from state prisons to county jails, according to county officials.
Advocates forge strategies for November transit referendum
Business leaders in charge of the advocacy work said Tuesday morning they expect to launch a “targeted” advertising and informational campaign by highlighting the possible benefits of expanded mass transit to a wide variety of groups.
City-County Council approves ‘percent for art’ program
A similar measure was vetoed by former Mayor Greg Ballard last year, but this one is likely to stick.
Council OKs putting mass-transit tax hike on November ballot
The question will be whether Marion County voters are willing to approve a 0.25 percent income-tax hike to pay for expanded mass transit.
CEO survey ranks Indiana in nation’s top 5 for business climate
Among 12 Midwestern states, Indiana ranked No. 2 in both workforce quality and living environment, and No. 3 in taxation and regulations—good for a No. 1 ranking overall in the region.
Carmel’s attempted annexation of Home Place back in court
Attorneys on both sides of the lengthy annexation battle that involves a 1,017-acre area of unincorporated Clay Township are now debating whether residents receive all the public services they need without assistance from Carmel.
Salesforce as top tenant makes tower more marketable, expert says
With Salesforce.com establishing a 250,000-square-foot regional headquarters in the soon-to-be-christened Salesforce Tower Indianapolis, the building should become much more alluring when its owner shops it for sale.
Humana leaving some states over Obamacare losses
Humana Inc. is set to exit Obamacare markets in at least two states to stem financial losses, another sign of the struggles that health insurers face in the controversial program.
Salesforce to invest $40M in Indy expansion, reap $17.2M in state incentives
The tech giant will establish its regional headquarters in the Chase Tower, to be renamed Salesforce Tower Indianapolis. Employees will start moving into the refurbished space in 2017.
Carpetbagger charge could affect Indiana congressional race
The Democratic nominee for an open Indiana congressional seat predicts she can win in the traditionally strong Republican district if voters reject her GOP opponent as a carpetbagger.
Trump at top of ticket creates wild card in Indiana Senate race
The race to be Indiana's next U.S. senator would appear to be Rep. Todd Young's to lose after his resounding victory in the Republican primary Tuesday, but the outcome of his faceoff with Democrat Baron Hill in November is no forgone conclusion.
Democrat Gregg releases first TV ad in governor’s race
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg is going statewide Thursday with his first TV ad as he gears up for a November rematch with Gov. Mike Pence. The ad focuses on income stagnation.
Kasich drops out, giving Trump clear GOP path
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is leaving the Republican presidential contest, giving Donald Trump a clear path to his party's nomination after Tuesday’s overwhelming victory in the Indiana primary.
Indiana exit polls show Trump facing divided GOP
Donald Trump called for GOP unity after his Indiana primary victory Tuesday night, but exit polls suggest he's facing a significant rift in the party.
UPDATE: Software woes mean long waits for some Indiana voters
An election official in Hancock County said software problems that created long waits at some polling places led some people to leave without ever voting in Tuesday’s primary. Meanwhile, heavy turnout is causing long waits at some places in Hamilton County.
Cruz hits at Trump as Indiana votes, calling rival ‘amoral’
Republican Ted Cruz launched a blistering attack on rival Donald Trump as voters cast ballots in Indiana on Tuesday. Trump responded by calling Cruz “desperate” and “unhinged.”