Hoosiers give more to GOP presidential candidates overall, but Clinton leads pack
What’s most noticeable in the Federal Election Commission numbers is that Hoosiers don’t appear to be good at picking winners—at least not among Republicans.
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Young to stay on U.S. Senate ballot after 2-2 vote
The state election board voted 2-2 along party lines Friday after hearing arguments from attorneys for the state Democratic Party and tea party-backed GOP Rep. Marlin Stutzman that Young's campaign didn't submit enough petition signatures to meet requirements.
IEDC official: Full-court press averted disaster, yielded ‘home run’
Indiana Economic Development Corp. President Jim Schellinger said state officials realized early on that the Dow-DuPont merger could have wiped out some of the best jobs in Indianapolis.
Cruz, Rubio remain eligible for Indiana presidential ballots
The Indiana Election Commission on Friday rejected two challenges to whether Canadian-born Ted Cruz may remain on the state's May 3 primary ballot. It also voted down a challenge to the eligibility of Marco Rubio.
Indiana election commission to hear Senate ballot challenge
The Indiana Election Commission is set Friday to hear a challenge to U.S. Rep. Todd Young's place on the ballot for the state's open U.S. Senate seat, after Democrats and his tea party-backed Republican primary opponent filed objections.
Indy misses out on ag HQ, but will be ‘global business center’
Dow and DuPont said they will base their combined agricultural business in Wilmington, Delaware, but that Indianapolis will play a pivotal role.
Airport delays vote on $500 million medical complex proposal
A vote on a proposal to build a $500 million medical complex at Indianapolis International Airport has been delayed so the board can take another look at the plan. The delay was announced after an IBJ story raised questions about the track record of the executive behind the plan.
Democratic Party calls for firing over altered ISTEP report
The chairman of Indiana's Democratic Party called Thursday for the firing of a State Board of Education official who altered a report that detailed a so-called independent investigation into the ISTEP exam.
Business owners and government officials spar over S.R. 37 overhaul project
The city of Fishers is investing tens of thousands of dollars in a consulting firm to address needs of businesses along State Road 37, which is expected to be redesigned into a free-flowing parkway, even though construction is at least two years down the road.
Politicos complicate Ivy Tech presidential hire
Ivy Tech Community College faces a crucial moment in selecting its next president, a job the college says demands education experience, fundraising chops and the ability to improve student performance. But has the search become a political football?
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Ellspermann’s drop from ticket not all good for Pence
The incoming lieutenant governor, Eric Holcomb, brings strong relationships with party officials to the Pence reelection efforts, but Democrats are sure to point out that outgoing Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann is just the latest Republican not to finish a term.
VIEWPOINT: TIF study is ‘deeply flawed’
One unfortunate consequence of the Ball State University report is its potential to hurt Indiana’s economic development efforts.
U.S. Rep. Brooks not seeking Ivy Tech presidency
Sue Ellspermann, who has applied for the Ivy Tech job, is set to resign from her job as lieutenant governor on March 2.
Pence expresses ‘confidence’ in ISTEP report despite alterations
A review of documents showed a top education official made significant alterations to a report that detailed a so-called independent investigation into the unpopular standardized ISTEP+ exam for students.
Indiana official had say in independent report on tests
A report summarizing what was billed as an independent investigation into Indiana's new, unpopular standardized student exam includes edits and suggested changes by a state administrator hired by Gov. Mike Pence's State Board of Education.
Drug bill critics: Too early to change Indiana criminal code
Opponents of a bill that calls for mandating tougher sentences for some convicted drug dealers said Tuesday it's too early to change Indiana's criminal code since a major overhaul took effect only two years ago.
Fishers OKs incentives, property sale for Braden HQ
The Fishers City Council approved selling a downtown parcel to Braden Business Systems Inc. for $5 in addition to nearly $1 million in incentives Monday night.
Stanley lands $2.1M in incentives from Fishers
The company, which makes security devices and systems, plans to construct a three-story, $15.9 million headquarters in Fishers Point Business Park on the corner of Kincaid and Sunlight drives.
Environmental bill gets Senate hearing, awaits vote
Under the proposal, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management would not be allowed to make local rules tougher than similar federal laws.
Ballard mulls jumping into race for Ivy Tech presidency
A source close to the former mayor said Ballard has neither applied for nor been interviewed by the board for the job. But the source said it would be premature to dispel the notion that the mayor was not interested in the position.