Survey says Hoosiers favor cold beer, Sunday alcohol sales
The survey was commissioned by the Indiana Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association in conjunction with a campaign to overhaul alcohol laws.
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Trump making push for air-traffic, infrastructure plans
President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled his proposal to hand over control of the U.S. air-traffic control system to a not-for-profit corporation as he kicked off a week-long push for his $1 trillion infrastructure plan.
Cost of cleanup at Noblesville museum site could reach six figures, city says
Indiana environmental officials believe contaminants recently found on the site of the Indiana Transportation Museum are oil-based but don’t think an emergency response is needed.
UPDATE: Noblesville says museum mishandled chemicals on park grounds
City officials said Wednesday that they have asked the Indiana Transportation Museum to clean up the contamination. An ITM official suggested the city’s move was motivated by a debate over the fate of the Nickel Plate Railroad.
IEDC’s Steff to join Trump’s Department of Commerce
Ian Steff, who was named Indiana’s first chief innovation officer less than a year ago, accepted a position in the Trump administration this week to help boost domestic manufacturing.
Bloomington sues Indiana over state ban on annexing property
City officials claim that recently passed state legislation that blocks the city’s attempt to annex 9,500 acres of property is unconstitutional.
U.S. security official mulling expanded airplane laptop ban
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Sunday he’s considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins of all international flights to and from the United States.
Indy looks to data to find ‘smart’ answers to big problems
The city is using data to try to predict crime before it happens and solve problems with food deserts and prevent water main breaks.
State using big data to attack opioid epidemic
Indiana’s Management Performance Hub is organizing and analyzing data to help state agencies make better decisions about fighting the opioid scourge and other systemic problems.
Lawmakers plan two-year committee to study Indiana’s alcohol laws
Legislative leaders formally announced Thursday that they will form a study commission to look at ways to overhaul Indiana's antiquated and confounding alcohol laws.
State agrees to pay family $25M to settle DCS case
The deal resolves a northern Indiana family's decade-long legal fight to clear their names after the Department of Child Services falsely prosecuted them for their daughter's death.
Democrats already targeting 9th congressional district in 2018 election
Democrats thought Indiana’s 9th district would be competitive in 2016, but Rep. Trey Hollingsworth won the election by 14 percentage points. Progressives think they’ll have a much better shot in 2018, especially if President Donald Trump stumbles.
Indianapolis drops one spot, to 15th largest U.S. city
Population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show Columbus, Ohio, overtook Indianapolis in 2016.
Indiana governor wants work requirement for some on Medicaid
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb asked the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Wednesday for permission to impose such a requirement.
Bosma Enterprises files lawsuit over VA contracting changes
Indianapolis-based Bosma Enterprises and other groups on Wednesday sued the Department of Veterans Affairs, alleging the agency ignored a long-standing law when it changed contracting rules that give jobs to the visually impaired. Bosma said it stands to lose $36 million in annual revenue.
Health overhaul would leave 23M more uninsured by 2026, CBO says
The bill to repeal and partially replace Obamacare would reduce the deficit by $119 billion over 10 years, the Congressional Budget Office said.
Council urges action as mayor expresses caution on wage proposal
An Indianapolis City-County Council panel on Tuesday night postponed a vote on their Democratic leader’s proposal to increase the minimum wage of city and county employees to $13 per hour.
Betsy DeVos, in Indianapolis speech, promises expansive school choice plan
Speaking to the American Federation for Children, a group she once led, the education secretary said states that opt out of expanding school choice would be making a "terrible mistake."
Large solar panel project planned for central Indiana jail
Hamilton County officials are looking to install 9,300 panels on the roofs of the county’s criminal justice complex in Noblesville.
Former IU Health CEO to join law firm’s consulting arm
Dan Evans, who for 13 years was president and CEO of Indiana University Health, has joined Faegre Baker Daniels Consulting as a senior director in its health and biosciences group.