Covanta moving forward on automated recycling plant
Covanta still faces opposition as it moves closer to starting construction on a $45 million facility in Indianapolis that will use automation to pluck salvageable recyclables from household trash.
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McMillin resigns from Indiana House over sex video
A sexually explicit video was discovered on Rep. Jud McMillin’s phone, leading him to resign, sources told IBJ.
Statehouse services set for longtime state Rep. Crawford
Bill Crawford, who spent 40 years as a member of the Indiana House, will lie in state in the Indiana Statehouse Rotunda ahead of his funeral this week.
Indianapolis body camera plan may shrink after funding fails
Indianapolis police may downsize plans to equip patrol officers with body cameras after failing to win federal grants to buy some of the wearable devices.
Long-serving state lawmaker Bill Crawford dies at 79
Former Indiana Rep. Bill Crawford, the longest-serving black state lawmaker in U.S. history, died Friday at the age of 79 after an illness, according to his family.
House Speaker Boehner to resign from Congress next month
In a stunning move, House Speaker John Boehner informed fellow Republicans on Friday that he would resign from Congress, giving up his top leadership post and his seat in the House in the face of hardline conservative opposition.
The Interview Issue: Jeff Papa
Papa is the mayor of Zionsville and chief of staff for the Indiana Senate but that’s not all. He’s also served as a non-governmental observer of hearings at Guantanamo Bay and launched an orphanage in Nepal—all while working to earn his doctorate.
The Interview Issue: Paul Baltzell
Paul Baltzell, the state of Indiana's chief information officer, is excited about the power of data analytics to improve the effectiveness of government.
Clinton promises health insurance merger scrutiny in plan
Hillary Clinton said she would give close scrutiny to health-insurance industry mergers like those proposed this year by Anthem Inc. and Aetna Inc., part of the Democratic presidential candidate’s latest policy plans.
High court weighs state fair stage collapse case
The Indiana Supreme Court is weighing arguments to decide if the state is liable for some of the damages faced by a rigging company in the 2011 state fair stage collapse that killed seven people.
State high court hears arguments in Zionsville merger case
Most of the discussion at the hearing centered on whether Zionsville is adjacent to Perry Township, which is required under state law when governing bodies merge.
State lawmakers call for probe into crumbling roads
Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso, said an outside investigation might be the only way to get answers about how the state bought $71 million in possibly defective asphalt.
Hogsett dwarfs Brewer in ad buys
Democrat Joe Hogsett is airing his eighth ad in the mayoral race and has spent $400,000-plus on TV just this month, while Republican Chuck Brewer is preparing his first TV ad.
Potential Democratic challenger for governor opts out
Former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg remains the only Democratic candidate for the party's 2016 nomination for governor after a potential challenger decided against entering the race.
Sugar says no to governor’s race, criticizes Democratic Party
Tom Sugar said his fellow Democrats did all they could to discourage him from entering the race.
Indiana lottery not spooked after Illinois fires contractor
Hoosier Lottery spokeswoman Courtney Arango said Indiana is committed to keeping its contract with private operator Gtech Indiana.
State unemployment rate slides to eight-year low
Indiana’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest point since 2007 in August despite the loss of 5,500 private-sector jobs, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development announced Friday.
Group urges Dems to tackle pharmaceutical prices
Pharmaceutical industry members are likely to dislike the proposal, which would require them disclose how much they spend on research and development, production, and sales and marketing.
Carmel’s anti-discrimination proposal stays in committee
Carmel’s finance committee met Thursday to discuss the proposed ordinance. After taking several public comments, the committee declined to move the proposal to the full council.
Hotel at Grand Park could be six stories with up to 225 beds
Westfield asked for proposals for a “lodging solution” on 5.26 acres of city-owned property immediately to the west of the future indoor soccer facility on 191st Street. Now officials are negotiating with bidder Jonathan Byrd’s, which offered a plan for a 180-bed hotel.