Appeals court affirms ruling that IBM owes Indiana $78 million
Indiana’s Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a judge’s ruling that IBM owes Indiana damages stemming from the company’s failed effort to automate much of the state’s welfare services.
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UPDATE: GOP agrees to FBI probe of Kavanaugh, delaying Senate vote
After a dramatic flurry of last-minute negotiations, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh cleared a key procedural hurdle Friday, but his confirmation prospects were still deeply uncertain as Republicans agreed to ask for a new FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations.
Alcohol commission recommends changes to state’s permit quota system
The proposed change would allow communities to create an “entertainment district” and increase their permit quota by 25 percent in that area.
Donnelly says he opposes Kavanaugh nomination
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly’s stance on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court differs widely from those expressed by Sen. Todd Young from Indiana and Senate candidate Mike Braun.
Kavanaugh gains key GOP senator ahead of crucial vote
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gained the support of a key Republican senator Friday, virtually ensuring his nomination will advance to the full Senate.
GOP races to first Kavanaugh vote after hearing from accuser
U.S. Senate Republicans are plowing forward with a committee vote Friday on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to Supreme Court after an extraordinary and emotional day of testimony where he denied accusations of sexual assault as “unequivocally” false.
Trump health chief: Premiums to drop for popular ACA plan
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said premiums for a so-called "benchmark" silver plan will drop by 2 percent in the 39 states served by the federal HealthCare.gov website.
House approves GOP tax measures for savings, startups
Proposals to expand the new tax law by adding incentives for savings and startup businesses have passed the House as Republicans push legislation forward ahead of the approaching midterm elections.
Holcomb’s office ordered to hand over Pence’s Carrier emails
Marion Superior Judge Heather Welch issued an order this week forcing Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office to disclose communications from November 2016 between former Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump and Carrier Corp.
U.S., Japan agree to negotiate a free trade agreement
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resisted for almost two years the push to start bilateral trade talks with the United States, but President Donald Trump’s threatened auto tariffs forced him to reconsider.
Indiana Uber drivers to receive $100 each from settlement
The settlement, spanning all 50 states and the District of Columbia, is the biggest data-breach payout in history, and marks the most sweeping rebuke by regulators against Uber, which earned a reputation for skirting rules in its push to dominate the ride-hailing market.
Firefighters battle blaze at Pendleton Correctional Facility
A fire at central Indiana's Pendleton Correctional Facility has been extinguished after heavily damaging one of the prison complex's buildings.
Hogsett declines to take position on proposal that targets downtown panhandling
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said Wednesday that he is working with the City-County Council on the proposal and that the language is being vetted by city lawyers. The measure is opposed by advocates for the homeless.
Latest poll indicates toss-up in U.S. Senate race between Braun, Donnelly
The Ipsos Public Affairs poll conducted for Reuters and the University of Virginia Center for Politics shows one candidate just slightly ahead in the race.
United States unlikely to wait for Canada on new NAFTA pact
The United States is moving forward on its bilateral trade deal with Mexico even if Canada is left out because negotiators can’t resolve their sharp differences, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said.
U.S. Chamber endorses GOP’s Braun in Indiana Senate race
The organization released an advertisment attacking Braun opponent Sen. Joe Donnelly for voting against the Republican-led tax overhaul.
Council OKs $16.7M in financing for $141M in downtown Keystone Realty projects
The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday night unanimously passed a proposal to give $16.7 million in financing to help Keystone Realty Group overhaul two problem downtown office buildings.
United States, China hike tariffs as trade conflict intensifies
With no settlement in sight, forecasters say the conflict between the two biggest economies could trim global growth through 2020.
As aid checks go out, farmers worry tariff bailout won’t be enough
The Trump administration is providing up to $12 billion in emergency relief funds for American farmers, with roughly $6 billion in an initial round.
Task force expected to recommend funding boost for state alcohol agency
Sen. Ron Alting said the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission needs more funding to hire more officers and employees, and to update technology.