Council urges rejection of marriage amendment
The Indianapolis City-County Council voted 22-6 on Monday night to pass a resolution urging the Indiana General Assembly to vote against the proposed same-sex marriage amendment.
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Circuit court blocks Obamacare ‘contraception mandate’
Roman Catholic employers – including the owners of an Indiana company – won a Circuit Court ruling Friday blocking the “contraception mandate” contained in Obamacare.
Ritz proposes veterans-to-teacher scholarship program
Veterans could receive scholarships and college credits for their military experience if they pursue K-12 teaching in Indiana under a bipartisan proposal.
Ballard adds name to council’s marriage resolution
City-County Resolution 354, co-sponsored by Democrats John Barth, Angela Mansfield and Zach Adamson, and Republican Benjamin Hunter, will be voted on by the full council Monday.
Election lobbyist chairs Marion County clerk race
Kip Tew, a former Democratic Party chairman and Statehouse lobbyist, is chairing the campaign of Frank Lloyd while also representing Election Systems and Software LLC.
Veteran-owned business push lags goal
A city program to help veteran-owned businesses fell short of its goal for its first three years, and it looks like the fourth will be the same.
Fishers looking to fund development with tax hike
Suburban neighbors already impose 1-percent levy on food and beverage sales.
Emmis, others choose sides in gay-marriage fight
Indianapolis-based media giant Emmis Communications Corp. has joined Freedom Indiana, a group opposed to a proposed amendment banning same-sex marriage. Meanwhile, a Northern Indiana tea party group took a different stance.
Smoking ban opens new doors to Visit Indy
New convention prospects are talking to the city’s marketing agency after passage of the city’s expanded smoking ordinance last year.
T2 Systems loses tax break over technicality
The software developer moved across town to a new address in 2012, which nullified its agreement with the city—although it's still on track to meet its goals for new investment and hiring.
IBJ rolls out politics website
The central Indiana business news authority has elevated the idea behind its popular Forefront section and created a website similarly focused on commentary about politics, policy and government.
IU economists: Sluggish growth to continue into 2014
Thank the government for a subpar outlook, Indiana University economists said prior to kicking off their annual forecast road show Wednesday morning in Indianapolis.
Pence taps interim chief to head Indiana labor agency
Ruble became interim commissioner in September after Sean Keefer moved to the governor's office to serve as Pence's chief lobbyist.
County clerk seeking nod for Indiana secretary of state
If picked by Democrats at their convention next year, Marion County Clerk Beth White would likely face incumbent Republican Secretary of State Connie Lawson.
Startup bakery seeking tax breaks on $78M project
Dallas-based Specialty Bakery LLC plans to build a 226,778-square-foot production and distribution facility in southwest Indianapolis that would create 241 jobs by 2018.
Gay marriage debate draws in higher education
DePauw University and Wabash College have joined Freedom Indiana, a newly formed organization opposed to Indiana’s proposed same-sex marriage amendment.
Judge sentences attorney Page to probation, fine
Attorney and real estate developer Paul J. Page will serve two years of probation and pay a $10,000 fine for concealing the source of a $362,000 down payment on his purchase of a state-leased office building in Elkhart.
Review recommends stronger oversight of state contractor
An independent review of Elevate Ventures found the state contractor needs more oversight even though it is "substantially compliant with its investment and operational requirements,” Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's office said Friday.
Indianapolis Air Show grounded for good, organizers say
Amid federal budget cuts that have limited the participation of elite flying groups, the show’s executive committee has decided to call it quits.
Prosecutors seeking 14-month sentence for attorney Page
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Indianapolis attorney Paul J. Page to prison for his role in a real estate deal involving a state-leased office building in Elkhart.