Council OKs new fees, regulations for scooter-rental companies
The regulations, passed 19-6 by the council, pave the way for Lime and Bird to return scooters to Indianapolis after they receive permits and agree to new conditions and fees.
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Indiana attorney general contests special prosecutor role
Lawyers for Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill have filed court papers challenging the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate whether he drunkenly groped a lawmaker and three legislative staffers.
Indiana finishes fiscal year with surplus, but corporate income taxes shrink
Indiana's sales and income taxes grew during fiscal year 2018, but corporate tax revenue was $318 million less than the previous year and $100 million less than projected.
Pence family gas stations left costly environmental legacy
The collapse of Kiel Bros. Oil Co. in 2004 was widely publicized. Less known is that the state of Indiana—and Kentucky and Illinois—are still on the hook for millions of dollars to clean up more than 85 contaminated sites.
Australian sales intelligence firm opens Indianapolis office
SalesPond has opened a downtown office where it plans to employ more than three dozen people by the end of 2023.
Cities grappling with how to deal with electric scooters
Indianapolis isn't alone in dealing with a scooter invasion. Overnight in dozens of cities across the United States, the electric vehicles have arrived, often taking public officials by surprise.
Judge orders Marion County to offer even more early-voting sites
Marion County voters will have at least six locations to choose from if they want to cast early votes in this fall’s general election, according to consent decree signed this week by a federal judge.
Republican woman publicly accuses Curtis Hill of inappropriate touching
A Republican staffer has come forward to publicly accuse Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill of touching her inappropriately at a party, the third woman to do so.
U.S. Senate calls for more say on tariffs in bipartisan vote
Lawmakers went on record Wednesday to express their frustration with the Trump administration's growing use of tariffs as the Senate passed a nonbinding resolution designed to give Congress more say about trade penalties.
Embattled attorney general Hill hires former TV anchor for communications post
Attorney General Curtis Hill, who is under fire over allegations that he inappropriately touched four women at a bar, has hired a former TV reporter and anchor who worked 26 years in the Indianapolis market.
Court: Indianapolis isn’t obligated to pay police officer’s legal fees
A federal appeals court says Indianapolis doesn't have to pay the legal fees of a police officer who successfully defended a lawsuit accusing him of negligence.
Indiana program to provide schools with free metal detectors
Gov. Eric Holcomb's office announced Monday that all traditional public, charter and accredited non-public schools that want the devices for detecting weapons will be eligible for one device for every 250 students enrolled.
Special prosecutor to decide if AG Curtis Hill will face criminal charges
Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry said Tuesday afternoon that a special prosecutor will be appointed to help assist the Office of the Indiana Inspector General in an investigation of the groping allegations against Attorney General Curtis Hill.
Anthem could take big hit from halt to risk-adjustment payments
The Trump administration’s decision to suspend some Obamacare payments could help a few health insurers, but one of them isn’t going to be Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc., which stands to lose hundreds of millions of dollars.
Democrats planning long-shot bid to block high court nominee Kavanaugh
Senate Republicans are pledging a swift confirmation process that would put Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on the bench before the new term opens Oct. 1—and there is little Democrats can do to stop them.
New poll shows Donnelly trailing Braun in tight race
One of the first independent polls of the general election season shows Indiana’s U.S. Senate race slightly leaning Republican.
Three Indiana U.S. Senate candidates agree to two televised debates
The two debates will be broadcast statewide with live streaming and will also be available nationwide via C-SPAN.
High-end tool maker expanding again in Lebanon, adding 65 jobs
Headquartered in Lebanon, Festool USA plans to add 80,000 square feet to its existing facility and has received tax incentives for the project from both the city and state.
Bird says it has no plans to discontinue local scooter-rental operations
Unlike competitor Lime, which followed the city’s request to cease operations while it came up with an ordinance regulating dockless scooter businesses, Bird said it doesn’t want to interrupt service.
Embattled AG Curtis Hill defiant at press conference: ‘I want my name back’
Responding to allegations of misconduct and a hail of calls for his resignation last week, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill on Monday morning reiterated that he has been falsely accused and wants an impartial investigation into the claims.