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August 4, 2014
Gov. Pence Meets With Health And Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell
Pence says there are scenarios in which Indiana might not move ahead with healthcare expansion as the state and federal government discuss the proposed plan known as HIP 2.0. He says "differences remain."
Read MoreJuly 31, 2014
CIA Chief Apologizes To Sens. Feinstein, Chambliss Over Computer Intrusion
In a rare, scathing speech in March, Dianne Feinstein accused the CIA of tampering with the work of the intelligence committee. Now an internal CIA probe finds some officers acted improperly.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2014
Pence Noncommittal On Support For Hoosier Line
Federal funding for the Hoosier State Rail Line was cut off last year. The state and local communities along the line reached a temporary funding agreement that keeps the route running through October. But Indianapolis has announced it will no longer contribute funds.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2014
How Much Would You Pay For More Police?
A City County Council Committee is weighing its options on how to generate more revenue to fund public safety, specifically hiring more police officers.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2014
Coalition Develops Strategies To Curb Public Corruption In Indiana
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says the state's Public Integrity Coalition is developing strategies from the local level up to state government aimed at curbing public corruption, and it could include new legislation.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2014
FOP Sells Shirts To Raise Money For Fallen Officers
Earlier this month, the Fraternal Order of Police reported over the past year and a half, eight Indianapolis police officers have been shot, another 22 were shot at, and two were killed. Now, the police union is starting an effort to raise money to help families of officers who get hurt in the line of duty.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2014
Outgoing U.S. Attorney Hogsett To Join Private Law Firm
Outgoing U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett will join private Indianapolis-based law firm Bose, McKinney and Evans LLP effective August 1, according to a press release issued by the firm this morning.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2014
Gov. Pence Says Recent Affordable Care Act Rulings Are A Signal Congress Should Repeal It
Two federal appeals courts this week issued conflicting rulings on subsidies offered to consumers who purchase health insurance through federally-run exchanges - one court invalidated them, the other upheld them.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2014
Chamber Considering Push for Commuter Tax
The President of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce says he plans to push for a commuter tax when the state legislature reconvenes next year. Michael Huber believes it's a way to generate revenue the city needs for assets including public safety and infrastructure.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2014
State Asks Judge To Delay Right-To-Work Ruling
The request filed Thursday asks Lake County Judge George Paras to delay enforcement of his decision, citing a Sept. 4 hearing scheduled by the state Supreme Court on another judge's ruling against the law.
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