Indiana lauded for transparency on government spending
A top watchdog group placed the state among four that received perfect scores for online access to financial data.
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Lawmakers seek clearer definition of recreational vehicles
The federal government has been considering regulating certain park model RVs as manufactured housing, which RV makers said could have meant more restrictive taxing, zoning and consumer lending rules.
Hamilton County’s state candidates weigh in on new abortion law
Several candidates from Hamilton County who are seeking state office were put on the spot Monday night in a public forum when they were asked to explain their positions on the state’s new abortion law and on LGBT rights.
Abortion supporters criticize Pence at Statehouse rally
Some of the hundreds of abortion rights supporters who attended Saturday's rally waved signs reading "Fire Mike Pence." Speakers took turns criticizing the new anti-abortion law, which bans abortions sought because of fetal genetic abnormalities.
New teacher scholarship aims to keep top students in Indiana
At Plainfield High School on Thursday, Gov. Mike Pence ceremonially signed a bill that will provide up to $7,500 a year to cover tuition for students who commit to teaching in Indiana for at least five years.
Citizens Energy spends $350K to soften rate-hike request
The utility’s ad campaign comes as state regulators are considering Citizens’ request to raise water and sewer rates by double-digit percentages on about 400,000 customers.
Planned Parenthood sues Indiana over new abortion law
The new measure, signed by Gov. Mike Pence late last month, bans abortions sought because of fetal abnormalities, including those that can lead to later miscarriages, and mandates fetal remains be either cremated or buried.
Presidential candidates lay groundwork for Indiana
Early voting began Tuesday across Indiana in advance of the May 3 primary election, one in which the state could hold more sway than usual in the presidential races for Democrats and Republicans.
Cost to shield Indiana lawmakers over emails hits $160,000
House Speaker Brian Bosma said he didn’t know how much the case might end up costing, but believed it was important to protect the privacy of emails and other communications between lawmakers and their constituents.
High school student seeks to change Indiana constitution
An Elwood Community High School student has worked with legislators to author a bill that would lower the age that people are eligible to run for state office from 25 to 21 in the Senate and 21 to 18 in the House of Representatives.
Indiana mandates concussion training for public coaches
Starting in July 2017, all coaches for every public school sport offered to students in grades five through 12 must complete a course on how to spot symptoms of concussions.
Companies rail against North Carolina discrimination law
Mirroring Indiana’s experience in 2015 over RFRA legislation, the nation’s ninth-largest state is struggling with corporate backlash from a law believed to limit protections for LGBT people.
Meth law opens door for fledgling drugmaker
A small manufacturer angling to pick up more business in Indiana makes cold and allergy medicine resistant to being abused by methamphetamine makers.
IEDC: Mexico move to save Carrier’s parent firm $65M per year
That’s less than 1 percent of United Technologies Corp.’s annual revenue in the heating and air conditioning section of its business, according to the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Indiana agency rejects bill for emergency I-65 bridge work
Indiana highway officials have refused a $1.4 million bill from a construction company for repairing an Interstate 65 bridge that experienced a month-long emergency closure last summer.
Special prosecutor probes donations by Monarch Beverage affiliate
At issue is whether more than $1.47 million in campaign donations by Monarch affiliate Vision Concepts LLC illegally circumvented a state law limiting corporate campaign contributions.
State to resume vanity plate program after court battle
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles says it will resume its vanity license plate program Friday after suspending it for nearly three years.
Indiana’s new fantasy-sports law could hurt smaller firms
Gov. Mike Pence last week signed a bill regulating fantasy sports that charges companies a one-time licensing fee of $50,000 with a $5,000 annual renewal fee.
Governor makes decisions on numerous bills
Among measures that Gov. Mike Pence signed into law Thursday were bills streamlining the fees charged by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, boosting a development at Indiana Dunes State Park, regulating fantasy sports and raising malpractice limits.
Housing tax credits AWOL for Hamilton County projects
For the fifth consecutive year, Hamilton County has been shut out of federal tax credits for affordable housing projects, while nearby counties have had success in the competitive program.