Convenience stores sue for right to sell cold beer

INDIANAPOLIS | A coalition of Hoosier convenience stores asked a federal judge Tuesday to declare unconstitutional an Indiana law that gives package liquor stores a monopoly over cold beer sales.

Pence backs study of county government reforms

INDIANAPOLIS | State lawmakers are expected to study the structure of Indiana county government this summer with an eye toward establishing a single county executive.

Conservation groups ask feds to stop Enbridge project

A consortium of 55 Great Lakes conservation groups, including Save the Dunes, filed a federal petition Tuesday calling for an end to new tar sands pipeline construction by Enbridge Energy LP until updated safety measures are in place.

House limits regulatory power of local governments

INDIANAPOLIS | Every local government in Indiana is set to lose its authority to regulate most aspects of private-sector employment.

Senate drops one of two ultrasounds required for pill-induced abortion

INDIANAPOLIS | A woman seeking a pill-induced abortion may be compelled to undergo only one ultrasound, instead of two, following a change made Monday to pending legislation by the Indiana Senate.

Pence promotes businesses, two-parent families in first executive orders

INDIANAPOLIS | Seeking to make Indiana more business- and family-friendly, Gov. Mike Pence signed executive orders Monday blocking the creation of new state regulations on businesses and requiring certain agency rules implementing state law include a "family impact statement."

3 from region tapped for new state environmental board

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels on Thursday appointed three Northwest Indiana residents to serve on the state's new 16-member Environmental Rules Board.

Region lawmakers hold leadership posts on many House panels

INDIANAPOLIS | Two of Northwest Indiana's five Republican state representatives will be chairmen of House committees when the General Assembly convenes Jan. 7. Region Democrats will serve as the top minority party member on six House committees.

Crete may end garage sale, swimming pool regulations

CRETE | Village President Michael Einhorn is interested in changing some out-of-date regulations concerning garage sales and swimming pools.

Indiana delays Essential Health Benefits decision

INDIANAPOLIS | The state's insurance commissioner has told federal health officials that Indiana will not select an Essential Health Benefits plan until a new governor is elected and lingering questions about the Affordable Care Act are answered.

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Gubernatorial candidates promote job plans

INDIANAPOLIS | The top candidates for Indiana governor on Thursday each released plans they claimed will lead to more jobs for Hoosier workers.

Pence promises moratorium on state regulations

INDIANAPOLIS | Republican Mike Pence vowed Tuesday to halt nearly all new state regulations if he's elected governor and review every rule put in place by the current Republican administration.

Republican newcomers compete for chance at Visclosky

INDIANAPOLIS | The two Republicans competing to face U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, haven't previously sought elective office, but they aren't short on ideas for how to fix America.

Munster duo vying for GOP House seat nod

INDIANAPOLIS | Both Republicans running for the 12th Indiana House District in Munster, Highland and Griffith believe newly drawn district boundaries make it likely three-term state Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon, D-Munster, will be defeated.

Indiana Legislature rejects 'crazy bills'

INDIANAPOLIS | As Gov. Mitch Daniels began signing legislation approved by the Indiana General Assembly into law last week, Statehouse leaders breathed a sigh of relief at what didn't end up on the governor's desk.

Indiana close to setting standards for outdoor stages

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana General Assembly has approved a plan to set temporary standards for outdoor stages in the wake of the 2011 State Fair stage collapse that killed seven people and injured more than 50.

New IEDC chief looks to small businesses to lead Indiana's future

INDIANAPOLIS | With Indiana now widely acknowledged by corporate executives and site selectors as among the best places to do business, the state's new salesman-in-chief says his goal is to use that reputation to bring more companies and jobs to the Hoosier State.

New IEDC chief looks to small businesses to lead

With Indiana now widely acknowledged by corporate executives and site selectors as among the best places to do business, the state's new salesman-in-chief says his goal is to use that reputation to bring more companies and jobs to the State.

Texas Gov. Perry campaigns in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS | Presidential candidate Rick Perry introduced himself to Hoosier Republicans Wednesday by way of a rambling speech that was big on America's greatness, short on how to fix the country's problems and oddly specific about oil drilling regulations.