Would-be dealmakers warn of M&A, IPO delays due to shutdown
A prolonged shutdown could muddle Eli Lilly and Co.’s plan to unload its stake in Elanco Animal Health Inc., the unit it spun off last year, Lilly CEO Dave Ricks said.
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Hate crimes law advocates not fond of bill that doesn’t specify protected classes
Indiana Forward, a group pushing for hate crimes legislation, said the law must include a comprehensive list of protected classes.
Lilly to disclose more information about drug pricing
Eli Lilly and Co. won’t put the price of its prescription drugs in television ads, as the Trump administration has called for pharmaceutical companies to do, but will begin promoting a website where prices are available.
Indiana Republicans suggest schools cut costs to raise teacher pay
The goal for school districts would be to use 85 percent or more of their state funding for instruction-related costs, such as teacher salaries.
City parking meter hours to be extended after council vote
The new ordinance is expected to generate an additional $800,000 in parking meter fees annually—about $200,000 less than council members initially sought in a more extensive proposal.
Trump official says tax refunds will go out on time despite shutdown
Russell Vought, acting director of the White House budget office, said customary rules will be changed to make the payments possible. About three-quarters of taxpayers receive annual refunds, giving them an incentive to file their returns early.
Sexual harassment proposal offers new lawmaker-intern relationship rules
The Legislative Council voted in November to recommend the Indiana General Assembly adopt the new policy, which adds a definition of sexual harassment to the ethical standards for lawmakers.
House Republicans reveal agenda without hate crimes bill
The priorities for Indiana House Republicans this year align with Gov. Eric Holcomb’s agenda, except for one significant issue that did not make the list: a hate crimes bill.
Groups ask EPA to investigate contamination in Franklin
The groups say the EPA’s handling of the site formerly used by electronics manufacturer Amphenol involved “serious mismanagement.”
China upbeat ahead of U.S. trade talks despite differences
China sounded a positive note ahead of talks with U.S. trade officials this week on a sprawling trade dispute, but the two sides face lengthy wrangling over technology and their future relationship.
IBJ Podcast: Will Indiana lawmakers bet big on sports gambling?
IBJ reporter Lindsey Erdody talks with host Mason King about the sports gambling legislation that will be considered in the Indiana House and Senate this year, including the many details that could complicate passage.
Indiana OKs new rules for veterans agency after scrutiny
Indiana officials have approved new rules to rein in a state agency that awarded grants intended for struggling veterans to its own employees.
Worries grow about impact of a prolonged government shutdown
Should it drag into February, the slowdown in government activity could help shake confidence and cause businesses and consumers to stop spending.
Holcomb banks $4M two years ahead of Indiana re-election bid
The state GOP said Holcomb ended 2018 with more campaign cash in the bank that any previous second-year governor.
Latest hate crimes proposal leaves out specific protected classes
Rep. Greg Steuerwald, R-Avon, who introduced the bill, said the measure does not list specific protected classes because “we wanted every bias to be included that you can think of.”
Indiana General Assembly faces tight budget as new session begins
Members of the General Assembly return Thursday to the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis for a session expected to last until late April. Budget issues are expected to dominate the session.
Whitestown Town Manager Dax Norton resigns to work in private sector
Norton became the town manager in 2013 and led the Boone County community through a period of significant growth and booming economic development.
Q&A: It’s all about ‘butts in seats’
After running Democrat Joe Donnelly’s unsuccessful re-election campaign for U.S. Senate, 30-year-old political strategist Peter Hanscom is enjoying a break
Business partner sought for proposed Broad Ripple Park event center
The Indianapolis Parks Department is proposing the creation of public-private partnership involving a health care provider to help pay for a new family event center at Broad Ripple Park.
Slowing economies could prod U.S., China to reach trade deal
The Trump administration and China are facing growing pressure to blink in their six-month stare-down over trade because of jittery markets and portents of economic weakness.