GOP takes aim at Gregg over legislative health care perk
Indiana Republicans are criticizing Democratic gubernatorial nominee John Gregg for a lucrative perk he helped institute for members of the General Assembly when he was speaker of the House.
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Judge grants e-liquid maker temporary restraining order in vaping case
One e-liquid manufacturer will get a short reprieve from the state’s new vaping laws, which effectively shut many players out of the market.
Trump mentions Pence in same breath as potential VP picks
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has begun formally vetting prospective vice presidential picks. He had kind words for Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday.
Federal judge blocks Indiana abortion law before deadline
A federal judge blocked a new Indiana law Thursday that bans abortions sought because of a fetus' genetic abnormalities or because of its race, sex or ancestry. The law was to take effect Friday.
State approves seventh e-liquid manufacturer on deadline day
A California-based maker of vaping liquids received the go-ahead on Thursday after finding a security firm qualified to vouch for its operations.
State vaping law survives federal challenge
A federal judge on Thursday upheld as constitutional a controversial state law that regulates the manufacturing of vaping “e-liquids,” allowing the statute to go into effect Friday.
Judge faces deadline for decision on Indiana abortion law
U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt has said she will issue a ruling before Friday, when the law adopted this year by the state Legislature is set to take effect.
More e-liquid firms try to beat state’s deadline as courts weigh vaping laws
Six e-liquid makers have applications pending with the state, which has until late Thursday to approve new permits. Meanwhile, critics of Indiana’s controversial vaping laws hope federal judges will block them from taking effect.
State to see several new laws starting July 1
Indiana lawmakers approved dozens of new laws during the latest General Assembly and many will take effect Friday.
Indiana Democratic Party files complaint over political ad
The complaint sent Tuesday focuses on a technicality in FEC rules that Democrats argue the Republican Governors Association did not comply with when producing the ads.
New state law allows distilleries to sell carryout 7 days a week
The new law lifts the ban on carryout sales for artisan distilleries, putting the businesses on par with wineries and craft breweries, which already sell alcohol on Sundays.
State poised to reap record lottery payout
The Hoosier Lottery is having a banner year, thanks in part to this winter’s record $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot mania and other efforts to better reach Indiana players.
Lawmaker DeLaney plans tougher gun-control legislation
State Rep. Ed DeLaney of Indianapolis criticized Indiana’s “very, very limited” gun laws and said he wants to introduce bills that would ban large ammunition clips and “automatic military-type” weapons.
Utility commission job sits open as cases stack up
A seat on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has been open more than two months, despite a requirement that three candidate names be submitted to the governor within 40 days of the vacancy.
E-cigarette players fume over favored security firm
The state has effectively put a single private firm in charge of deciding which companies can seek a permit to manufacture e-cigarette liquids sold in Indiana.
Report: Indiana minorities don’t have proportional representation
Indiana's minorities do not enjoy proportional representation in the Legislature or the state's congressional delegation, according to data compiled by The Associated Press.
Hamilton confirmed to run for Hale’s House seat
Longtime recycling and environmental advocate Carey Hamilton has been chosen as the Democratic candidate to replace Christina Hale as a state representative in the Indiana Statehouse.
Judge hears arguments in bid to block Indiana abortion law
During Tuesday’s hearing, a federal judge questioned whether the law would infringe on some women’s right to an abortion.
Progress stalled on proposed downtown concert venue
Progress on redeveloping part of the old General Motors stamping plant land into a downtown concert venue appears to have hit a stumbling block over financing, an official for the RACER Trust told Indianapolis City-County Council members Monday.
Gregg jobs plan stresses preschool, small business growth
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg presented an economic development plan Monday that would make preschool optional for all Indiana 4-year-olds and rebuild Indiana’s image to one that’s LGBT-friendly.