House Republicans, short of votes, withdraw health care bill
Republican leaders have abruptly pulled their troubled health care overhaul bill off the House floor, short of votes and eager to avoid a defeat for President Donald Trump and GOP leaders.
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Mnuchin says administration tax plan coming soon
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday that after the initial congressional battle over health care, the administration plans to turn quickly to tax reform with the goal of getting a program approved by Congress by August.
UPDATE: Cold beer license at Ricker’s prompts heated lawmaker response
A convenience store chain's attempt to sell cold beer has prompted a stern reaction from Indiana lawmakers who want to keep a state law limiting carryout chilled brew sales to liquor stores.
Wise investment? Voucher system’s effectiveness tough to judge
Over six years, the state has spent more than a half billion dollars on vouchers. During that time, Indiana’s program has expanded, giving more students access to vouchers than in any other state—despite mixed evidence from researchers that vouchers help students achieve.
Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline
The Trump administration issued a permit Friday to build the Keystone XL pipeline, reversing the Obama administration and clearing the way for the controversial $8 billion project to finally be completed.
House steers toward climactic vote on GOP health care bill
Republicans muscled their capstone health care overhaul past an initial barrier and toward a climactic roll call Friday, plunging ahead despite uncertainty over whether they had the votes to prevail.
Holcomb urges Congressional support of jeopardized GOP health care bill
The fate of the Republicans’ health care bill hangs in the balance, but Gov. Eric Holcomb is giving it his support.
Senate bill prohibiting ‘Ban the Box’ moves forward
Indiana lawmakers are trying to ensure one particular question stays on job applications: “Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?”
Senate votes to block Obama-era workplace safety rule
The Republican-led U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to block an Obama-era rule that critics said would have led to more citations for workplace safety record-keeping violations.
House panel OKs letting staffers carry guns in Statehouse
The House panel approved Sen. Jim Tomes' proposal in a 9-3 vote, sending it to the full House. The Senate previously approved it 40-9.
After fight, Indiana man receives ‘ATHE1ST’ license plate
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles denied Chris Bontrager's first request in February without citing a specific reason.
House lawmakers plan ‘substantial’ amendment to vaping bill
As currently written, the bill by Sen. Randy Head of Logansport effectively guts the troubled 2016 law, which created a monopoly and sparked an FBI investigation.
Indiana House panel advances measure on teacher unions
Indiana lawmakers are considering a measure that requires state officials to publicize the percentage of teachers who are union members and, in some cases, inform them that they can get rid of or change that representation.
Hogsett takes page from Hudnut era in new anti-littering effort
The city, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and Eli Lilly and Co. are teaming on a new initiative aimed at beautifying the city.
Indianapolis to spend $400K on alternative crime prevention
The City-County Council approved the award to not-for-profit organizations that patrol the city’s high-crime neighborhoods with a 22-1 vote Monday.
Zody gets new term as leader of state’s Democratic Party
John Zody on Saturday was re-elected to his second four-year as the chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party chairman, the party announced Saturday.
Bill prohibiting cities from banning Airbnb advances
The bill’s author, Rep. Matt Lehman, R-Berne, says it’s important to stop knee-jerk government regulation that would restrict anyone’s ability to “use our private property for what we want to use it for.”
Trump OKs changes in GOP health care bill, improving support
President Donald Trump agreed to add fresh Medicaid curbs to the House Republican health care bill Friday, bolstering the measure with support from some conservative lawmakers but leaving its prospects wobbly.
Trump’s budget boosts military but cuts GOP, Dem favorites
President Donald Trump's new $1.15 trillion budget is riling both Republicans and Democrats by going after favored programs.
Trump calls for privatizing air traffic control operations
The proposal says spinning off air traffic operations from the Federal Aviation Administration and placing them under an “independent, non-governmental organization” would make the system “more efficient and innovative while maintaining safety.”