Gay rights not part of state’s study-committee roster
State lawmakers will not conduct a public study of gay rights issues in Indiana in advance of the 2016 legislative session.
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Sale of Indiana Toll Road lease-holder closes for $5.7B
Australia-based IFM Investors plans to invest $260 million in capital improvements on the Indiana Toll Road over the next five years.
State picks manager for nearly 7,000 downtown parking spots
Republic Parking System Inc. has won the right to manage 6,100 state-owned downtown parking spaces, as well as hundreds of parking spots at White River State Park, for up to five years.
Pelath won’t run for governor, says Dems need one candidate
House Minority Leader Scott Pelath said Democrats can’t afford a “free-for-all primary” that divides the party and hampers its winner’s ability to defeat incumbent Gov. Mike Pence.
Lawsuit says Mourdock gave chief deputy 3-year contract
A lawsuit by former Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock's chief deputy challenging his firing claims the official gave him a three-year, $300,000 contract before he resigned from office last year.
Construction begins on aging I-65 ramp downtown
The temporary shutdown of the northbound Interstate 65 ramp to westbound Interstate 70 will allow workers to rehabilitate two ramp bridges that are more than 40 years old.
Pence picks ex-TV news producer as communications chief
Shelley Triol will take over the role formerly held by Christy Denault, who resigned citing family reasons.
Indiana securities commissioner abruptly resigns
Carol Mihalik, who took the position in November 2013, stepped down Friday without explanation, according to the office of Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson.
GM poised to reveal big investment at Fort Wayne-area plant
GM previously said it was considering upgrading the truck assembly plant to build its next generation of pickup trucks. The Allen County Council voted in October to approve a 10-year tax abatement that would save GM more than $15 million on a possible $1 billion investment in equipment and related improvements.
Marion County districts to see funding increase in new budget
All 11 school districts in Marion County will receive an increase in per-student funding under the state’s new budget.
Casinos say law won’t be cure-all
Indiana lawmakers bought the state’s embattled casino industry time, but the new protections might not be enough to ensure each gambling parlor’s long-term survival.
State still working on details of tax amnesty program
The revenue department has identified approximately $400 million in outstanding liabilities that may be eligible for collection during the tax amnesty period.
Indiana judge weighs fate of BMV overcharges case
A judge heard arguments Monday in the case alleging that the BMV overcharged motorists by tens of millions of dollars for fees and services.
Pence planning to run for second term in office
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence plans to announce that he’ll run for re-election during the GOP’s spring dinner next month.
Brakes put on Ivy Tech construction amid questions
Ivy Tech Community College's construction plans have been put on hold and it will face a state review of its programs over concerns about low graduation rates and declining enrollment.
UPDATE: Lawmakers eye changes at troubled BMV
Rep. Dan Forestal, D-Indianapolis, said Friday that legislative leaders should establish a committee for a comprehensive review of the agency and develop proposals that the General Assembly can consider during its 2016 session.
State to spend $750K in developing ad campaign to undo harm
Indiana is going to pay a New York public relations firm up to $750,000 to come up with a plan to try to rebuild the state's damaged image after widespread criticism over the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Governor vetoes transparency bill over records fee
A bill that would have allowed government agencies to charge private citizens for public research requests will not go into effect this year.
Pence passes law to address vacant housing
City officials in Indianapolis are applauding a vacant housing law signed by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, despite the fact that it won't let municipalities hold banks responsible for upkeep on so-called “zombie homes.”
Northwest Indiana lawmaker to run for governor in 2016
State Sen. Karen Tallian, a Democrat from Ogden Dunes, said Indiana voters deserve better than a rerun of 2012, when Republican Gov. Mike Pence defeated Democrat John Gregg, a former Indiana House speaker.