Lawmakers are considering changes to some of the state's existing economic development tax credit programs in an effort to offer more flexibility and opportunities for local communities.
Indiana lawmakers will be back at the Statehouse on Monday for a special session called to take action on a handful of bills that died in March when bickering Republicans brought the year's regular legislative session to a chaotic close. A GOP-dominated legislative panel recently signed off on five bills - among them a contentious schools takeover measure - and clearing the way for the full General Assembly to proceed during what's expected to be a one-day session.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is leaving open the possibility of calling lawmakers back to the Statehouse after this year's legislative session descended into chaos Wednesday as bickering Republicans failed to take up some key bills.
The Indiana Senate abruptly adjourned Tuesday afternoon, with lawmakers leaving a crush of bills that still need final votes for the last day of the annual legislative session.
Ball State University alum and comedian David Letterman has donated more than 1,000 memorabilia items -- including 15 Emmy Awards he won as talk show host -- to the eastern Indiana school. The Star Press reports that Ball State is appraising, researching and doing inventory on the items.