Jeff Miller expelled from Indy council GOP caucus
Miller has been charged with three felony counts of child molestation. However, he has been adamant about remaining on the council.
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Indiana’s chief utility regulator steps down less than a year after appointment
James Atterholt, appointed chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission in February, will step down next month, saying his wife has been offered a job transfer to Florida.
Anderson settles lawsuit by eight workers fired by mayor in 2012
The former employees said they were illegally dismissed by then-Mayor Kevin Smith's administration because they supported his Democratic opponent in the 2011 election.
City agrees to pay $4.2M for land to build justice center
The city of Indianapolis has taken a major step toward building the $572 million criminal justice center in Twin-Aire neighborhood where the Citizens Energy coke plant once stood.
UPDATE: Indiana child welfare chief pens scathing resignation letter
Mary Beth Bonaventura, who's stepping down after five years as director of the Department of Child Services, warned in her resignation letter to Gov. Eric Holcomb that a continuation of his administration's policies will "all but ensure children will die."
GOP betting that its fix for US economy will defy warnings
A wide range of economists and nonpartisan analysts have warned that the bill will likely escalate federal debt, intensify pressure to cut spending on social programs and further widen America's troubling income inequality.
Indiana Gov. Holcomb avoids discussing many hot-button issues
Since taking office nearly a year ago, Holcomb has ducked substantive policy questions about everything from abortion and gun rights legislation, to federal health care policy or whether Indiana convenience stores should be able to sell cold beer.
Trump relishes progress on rolling back federal rules
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs said the administration completed 67 deregulatory actions and taken three regulatory actions through the end of September that would result in a cost savings of $570 million a year.
FCC votes along party lines to end ‘net neutrality’ rule
The FCC vote is unlikely to be the last word. Net neutrality supporters threatened legal challenges, with New York's attorney general vowing to lead a multistate lawsuit.
City rolls out community match program for infrastructure projects
Mayor Joe Hogsett on Thursday announced a new public-private partnership program that will award up to $4 million next year in matching funds to community organizations for certain infrastructure projects.
GOP has deal on tax cuts, could send bill to Trump by Christmas
Confident congressional Republicans forged an agreement Wednesday on a major overhaul of the nation's tax laws that would provide generous tax cuts for corporations and many Americans.
Jeff Miller’s presence causes disturbance at neighborhood meeting
Miller was charged with child molesting in November after two 10-year-old girls told police he inappropriately touched and massaged them at his Fletcher Place home.
UPDATE: Officials predict change unlikely to Indiana’s cold beer law
Public opinion polling suggests the general public widely supports allowing convenience and big-box stores to sell cold—and not just warm—beer.
Hamilton to leave recycling group to focus on Legislature
Carey Hamilton said she will leave the group in March after being employed there for nearly a decade and growing the organization. She was elected as a representative to the Indiana Legislature in 2016.
Holcomb grants paid parental leave for state employees starting in 2018
Holcomb on Wednesday announced he signed an order providing up to four weeks of paid leave for parents after the birth of a newborn or adoption. The policy was part of Holcomb’s 2018 agenda.
Rare Democratic victory in Alabama narrows GOP edge in Senate
In a victory aided by scandal, Democrat Doug Jones narrowly won Alabama’s special Senate election Tuesday, beating back history and embattled Republican opponent Roy Moore.
Indianapolis mayor eyes more officers, anti-crime steps
Indianapolis officials say they’ll continue boosting the size of the city’s police force and expanding support for neighborhood anti-crime efforts in response to a seven-year trend of increasing homicides.
UPDATE: Indiana seeking to head off potential water crisis
Gov. Eric Holcomb is seeking to create a multi-agency working group to develop strategies to manage the state's water resources and infrastructure.
Wife of former GOP Rep. Stutzman eyes Statehouse bid
The wife of a former Indiana congressman who came under ethics investigation for spending campaign contributions on lavish hotels, meals and at least one family trip may soon announce that she will run for an open legislative seat.
Two questions loom over House-Senate talks over tax bill
How do you satisfy demands of the rebellious GOP lawmakers from high-tax states who demand concessions over a cherished deduction? And how do you pay for those concessions?