Pence touts GOP tax overhaul in visit to Indiana
Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that a GOP effort to overhaul the U.S. tax code for the first time in three decades is neither a Republican or a Democrat issue, but a "jobs issue."
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Timber sale at Indiana forests takes place despite protest
About 200 protesters chanted as state officials oversaw the sale of timber rights on 300 acres of two state forests in southern Indiana.
Developers propose $113M commercial project near I-65 in Whitestown
Plans from the two Indianapolis-area firms call for more than 2 million square feet of space in a development encompassing 170 acres.
Trump expected to name ex-Lilly exec to lead Health & Human Services
Alex Azar, who ran U.S. operations for Eli Lilly before leaving in January, would be the administration’s point person on running—or dismantling—Obamacare.
State awards $900,000 for conservation projects
Twenty-five soil and water conservation districts across Indiana will receive nearly $900,000 in grants awarded by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Board.
Holcomb’s agenda for 2018 targets workforce issues, education, opioids
Gov. Eric Holcomb said there would be “no more stove-pipe approach,” referring to criticisms by some legislative leaders that the workforce development system is convoluted and divided into isolated silos.
State eco-devo group touts record year for job-creation commitments
So far in 2017, businesses have pledged to create as many as 28,846 jobs in coming years in Indiana as part of incentive deals with the state.
Pence sets Indiana trip to tout GOP tax overhaul plan
Vice President Mike Pence is planning a trip to suburban Indianapolis in an effort to build support for the Republican-led tax overhaul plan.
Honda executive to lead Indiana workforce development agency
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Tuesday that Fred Payne will become commissioner on Dec. 12 at the state agency that oversees Indiana's workforce development efforts.
Indiana prosecutors vehemently oppose medical marijuana
The Association of Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys argues any type of marijuana legalization would come with grave consequences.
Ohio firm buys Indiana Legislative Insight, sister publications
Ed Feigenbaum, long-time publisher of Indiana Legislative Insight, Indiana Gaming Insight and Indiana Education Insight, says he has no plans to leave the operation he founded despite its sale.
East-side housing project part of city’s effort to retain teachers
Teachers’ Village in the St. Clair Place neighborhood will consist of 21 new or rehabbed houses priced below market, with the help of about $3.1 million in subsidies.
Influential preservationist Baker stepping down from city
Over three decades, David Baker’s purview has grown to 12 historic districts, five conservation districts and many individual landmark properties.
House tax panel adopts GOP changes after day of bickering
After a day of partisan bickering over whether the Republicans' sweeping tax plan would truly help the middle class, a key House panel on Monday approved late changes.
Sessions announces new effort to fight neighborhood crime
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the creation of the Violent Crime Reduction Coordinating Committee during a meeting Monday in Indianapolis with the Ten Point Coalition.
Indiana, 34 other states back bid to collect online sales taxes
South Dakota is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether retailers can be required to collect sales taxes in states where they lack a physical presence. The case could have national implications for e-commerce.
Panel backs banning local restrictions on Airbnb rentals
A legislative study panel has recommended that lawmakers block local governments from adopting what it calls "any undue restrictions" on using someone's primary residence as a short-term rental.
Court upholds Indianapolis Land Bank fraud convictions
Former Land Bank manager Reginald Walton and former Indianapolis Minority Aids Coalition leader David Johnson both failed to have their convictions overturned.
Torch relay cited as top promotional campaign
The Indiana Office of Tourism Development was awarded Best Public Relations Campaign for the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay at the U.S. Travel Association’s 2017 Mercury Awards ceremony last month in Minneapolis.
Study: Road tolls could generate billions for Indiana
The feasibility study on a proposed statewide tolling program estimates the money would be generated from tolls on six major highways.