Pelath won’t run for governor, says Dems need one candidate
House Minority Leader Scott Pelath said Democrats can’t afford a “free-for-all primary” that divides the party and hampers its winner’s ability to defeat incumbent Gov. Mike Pence.
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Lawsuit says Mourdock gave chief deputy 3-year contract
A lawsuit by former Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock's chief deputy challenging his firing claims the official gave him a three-year, $300,000 contract before he resigned from office last year.
Ballard’s charter schools chief to become VP at Mind Trust
Brandon Brown has overseen the opening of 15 charter schools since 2012, raising the mayor’s charter schools portfolio to 35.
Construction begins on aging I-65 ramp downtown
The temporary shutdown of the northbound Interstate 65 ramp to westbound Interstate 70 will allow workers to rehabilitate two ramp bridges that are more than 40 years old.
Pence picks ex-TV news producer as communications chief
Shelley Triol will take over the role formerly held by Christy Denault, who resigned citing family reasons.
GM plans $1.2B in upgrades for Indiana truck plant
The project announced Tuesday includes new painting facilities, an expanded body shop and improvements to the truck assembly area at the factory near Fort Wayne that has about 3,800 workers.
Indiana securities commissioner abruptly resigns
Carol Mihalik, who took the position in November 2013, stepped down Friday without explanation, according to the office of Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson.
GM poised to reveal big investment at Fort Wayne-area plant
GM previously said it was considering upgrading the truck assembly plant to build its next generation of pickup trucks. The Allen County Council voted in October to approve a 10-year tax abatement that would save GM more than $15 million on a possible $1 billion investment in equipment and related improvements.
Fallout from Supreme Court case on Obamacare could be ‘ugly’
A Supreme Court ruling due in a few weeks could wipe out health insurance for millions of people covered by President Barack Obama’s health care law.
Hamilton County training center plan spawns squabble
Commissioners are pushing to build a public-safety training campus that might eventually cost more than $40 million.
Casinos say law won’t be cure-all
Indiana lawmakers bought the state’s embattled casino industry time, but the new protections might not be enough to ensure each gambling parlor’s long-term survival.
Hogsett to propose mayoral term limits, ethics rules
Term limits are among several policy proposals Democrat mayoral candidate Joe Hogsett plans to announce Wednesday afternoon, according to his campaign.
Manufacturer plans major expansion, 131 new jobs
The world’s largest manufacturer of automobile emission-control systems plans to expand its North American headquarters in Columbus, adding 131 workers by the end of 2017, the company announced Wednesday.
State still working on details of tax amnesty program
The revenue department has identified approximately $400 million in outstanding liabilities that may be eligible for collection during the tax amnesty period.
Justice center developer trying to meet with council members
Preferred vendor WMB Heartland Justice Partners is hoping to resurrect the $1.6 billion project and see it pass the City-County Council on June 8, but a hastily called meeting with council members has the potential to violate the Open Door Law.
Council panel advances stripped-down billboard resolution
The amended proposal will advance to the City-County Council as a special resolution that would put the Metropolitan Development Commission in charge of the billboard-approval process.
Indiana judge weighs fate of BMV overcharges case
A judge heard arguments Monday in the case alleging that the BMV overcharged motorists by tens of millions of dollars for fees and services.
Pence planning to run for second term in office
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence plans to announce that he’ll run for re-election during the GOP’s spring dinner next month.
Plainfield logistics company to expand at new site
Integrated Distribution Services Inc. plans to consolidate its operations in Plainfield into one huge facility, enabling an expansion that could create 71 new jobs by the end of 2020, the logistics company announced Monday.
IPL plans $25M power-storage facility at Harding Street plant
The utility is seeking a $3.1 million tax incentive that it says will help it retain 791 employees in Marion County.