U.S. retail sales move in opposite direction from stocks
A key question for the economy this year is whether consumer spending can keep growing and offset the impacts of stock market volatility and slowing growth overseas.
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Democrats attempt to restart the LGBT rights debate
Indiana Democrats unsuccessfully tried to add amendments dealing with LGBT rights to seemingly unrelated legislation Thursday in the House. Democrats said to expect more efforts to revive the issue.
Republic plans 469 customer-service jobs in Fishers
Waste management giant Republic Services Inc. plans to spend $13.6 million on a customer resource center in Fishers that could employ as many as 469 workers by the end of 2025, the company announced Thursday afternoon.
GOP leaders say they’re stunned Young might not make Senate ballot
Senate President Pro Tem David Long, R-Fort Wayne, told reporters Thursday that if Young failed to file enough signatures to make the ballot, “it’s one of the most colossal mistakes I’ve ever seen.”
Congress moves near final OK of local Internet tax ban
State and local governments would be permanently barred from taxing access to the Internet under a bipartisan compromise the Senate began pushing on Thursday toward congressional approval.
Suit claims Indy police misappropriating forfeiture money
Claiming that Indianapolis law enforcement is illegally keeping millions of dollars from civil forfeitures, a national legal organization filed a complaint Wednesday to stop the flow of proceeds into city coffers.
Fantasy sports companies defend embattled industry
The industry's top companies, DraftKings and FanDuel, are on the defensive after taking hits to their businesses in recent weeks as scrutiny by state policymakers across the country continues to intensify.
Stutzman joins Democrats to attack GOP rival’s Senate ballot
U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, who is backed by the tea party, piled on after Democrats raised questions about Todd Young’s candidacy and argued he was shy of meeting the requirement for ballot petition signatures.
Senate panel plans changes to limits in police video bill
An Indiana Senate committee is considering an overhaul of a bill that would give Indiana police departments broad authority to withhold body camera video amid opposition from open-government advocates.
Mayor launches task force to assist Carrier workers
The task force will focus immediately on identifying existing resources for workers and developing a “tool kit” to ensure those workers know about their options.
Supreme Court puts Obama’s Clean Power Plan on hold
The surprising move is a blow to the administration and a victory for the coalition of 27 mostly Republican-led states, including Indiana, and industry opponents that call the regulations “an unprecedented power grab.”
Democrats say Young might not qualify for Senate ballot
Democrats say U.S. Rep. Todd Young is short of the number of signatures required to qualify for the ballot but the Republican’s campaign dismisses the accusations.
Dems object but Holcomb should be easily confirmed
Republicans don’t need Democrats’ help to confirm Eric Holcomb as lieutenant governor. They hold a huge majority in the Legislature—and it appears they support the governor’s choice to replace Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann.
Bill could put crimp in farm-to-table poultry trade
The bill’s sponsors say its purpose is consumer safety. Small poultry producers contend it would hamstring their ability to compete in a marketplace dominated by large producers.
Pence could announce new running mate, lieutenant governor
Gov. Mike Pence has scheduled a 1 p.m. news conference Tuesday at which he is expected to announce that former state GOP chairman Eric Holcomb will be his running mate for the November election—and perhaps take over as lieutenant governor even earlier.
Young has twice as much cash in Senate race
With Eric Holcomb out of the Senate race, the candidates with the most money are now left in a face off. But one has more than twice as much cash on hand as the other.
CIB approves $1.63M for Bankers Life, Lucas Oil
Melina Kennedy had a busy first day as president of the Capital Improvement Board but says she hasn’t been approached by Mayor Joe Hogsett or City-County Council members about shaking up the board’s finances—yet.
Local business owner files to challenge Hamilton County Commissioner
Republican Bill Smythe filed to run against Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, who is running for re-election for the first time.