Indianapolis body camera plan may shrink after funding fails
Indianapolis police may downsize plans to equip patrol officers with body cameras after failing to win federal grants to buy some of the wearable devices.
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Long-serving state lawmaker Bill Crawford dies at 79
Former Indiana Rep. Bill Crawford, the longest-serving black state lawmaker in U.S. history, died Friday at the age of 79 after an illness, according to his family.
House Speaker Boehner to resign from Congress next month
In a stunning move, House Speaker John Boehner informed fellow Republicans on Friday that he would resign from Congress, giving up his top leadership post and his seat in the House in the face of hardline conservative opposition.
The Interview Issue: Paul Baltzell
Paul Baltzell, the state of Indiana's chief information officer, is excited about the power of data analytics to improve the effectiveness of government.
Clinton promises health insurance merger scrutiny in plan
Hillary Clinton said she would give close scrutiny to health-insurance industry mergers like those proposed this year by Anthem Inc. and Aetna Inc., part of the Democratic presidential candidate’s latest policy plans.
High court weighs state fair stage collapse case
The Indiana Supreme Court is weighing arguments to decide if the state is liable for some of the damages faced by a rigging company in the 2011 state fair stage collapse that killed seven people.
State lawmakers call for probe into crumbling roads
Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso, said an outside investigation might be the only way to get answers about how the state bought $71 million in possibly defective asphalt.
Hogsett dwarfs Brewer in ad buys
Democrat Joe Hogsett is airing his eighth ad in the mayoral race and has spent $400,000-plus on TV just this month, while Republican Chuck Brewer is preparing his first TV ad.
Lanane seeks new rights for people living in U.S. illegally
The leader of Indiana's Senate Democrats called Monday for new state laws extending driving privileges and in-state college tuition rates to people who are living in the U.S. illegally.
Potential Democratic challenger for governor opts out
Former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg remains the only Democratic candidate for the party's 2016 nomination for governor after a potential challenger decided against entering the race.
Indiana lottery not spooked after Illinois fires contractor
Hoosier Lottery spokeswoman Courtney Arango said Indiana is committed to keeping its contract with private operator Gtech Indiana.
Subaru plans 1,200 jobs as part of $140M expansion
Subaru of Indiana Automotive plans to spend $140.2 million to expand its plant in Lafayette and add as many as 1,200 workers before the end of 2017, the company announced Monday morning.
Pence to announce new jobs at Subaru Indiana
Subaru has announced plans to produce a new SUV in Lafayette that will be exclusive to the North American market.
Group urges Dems to tackle pharmaceutical prices
Pharmaceutical industry members are likely to dislike the proposal, which would require them disclose how much they spend on research and development, production, and sales and marketing.
Carmel’s anti-discrimination proposal stays in committee
Carmel’s finance committee met Thursday to discuss the proposed ordinance. After taking several public comments, the committee declined to move the proposal to the full council.
Industrial power users fighting to get off grid
Indiana’s manufacturers and municipal utilities are preparing to wage a battle with investor-owned power companies in their desire to get a handle on rising electricity costs.
Hotel at Grand Park could be six stories with up to 225 beds
Westfield asked for proposals for a “lodging solution” on 5.26 acres of city-owned property immediately to the west of the future indoor soccer facility on 191st Street. Now officials are negotiating with bidder Jonathan Byrd’s, which offered a plan for a 180-bed hotel.
Budget proposes $250,000 for Indianapolis police cameras
Officials formally unveiled the proposed 2016 budget for Indianapolis police during a Wednesday night City-County Council committee meeting.
Software consultant plans 80 jobs in downtown Indy
South Africa-based software quality-assurance firm iLab LLC plans to expand its North American headquarters in Indianapolis and add up to 100 workers statewide by the end of 2019, it announced Wednesday afternoon.
Lawmakers reject plates for children’s choir, hospital
A panel of Indiana lawmakers has rejected specialty group license plates for the Indianapolis Children's Choir and for Memorial Hospital of South Bend, saying the groups don't have statewide impact.