Parking rates for Super Bowl 46 are costly
(Indianapolis) — Want to park near Lucas Oil Stadium for next month’s Super Bowl XLVI? Well get ready to pay a few pretty pennies. According to Parkwhiz.com which reserves parking for several lots around Lucas Oil Stadium, rates are at $39 per spot to as much as $495. Parking spaces at the Union Station lot are sold out at a cost of $99 apiece. The cost to park an RV in a lot located three minutes away from Lucas Oil Stadium are running at a mere $900 per day.
State lawmakers looking at voting on a smoking ban
(Indianapolis) — A vote on a statewide smoking ban could happen in the Indiana House Public Health Committee this week. Lawmakers say the vote is planned for Wednesday, but even with a possible vote by the full House next week there is no guarantee a ban could be in place before Super Bowl 46 next month. Governor Mitch Daniels has included enacting a ban in his legislative agenda for this year. The proposal would outlaw smoking in most public places but exempt private clubs, casinos and cigar and hookah bars.
House Democrats return to work
(Indianapolis) — After halting activity by not showing up for session last week, Indiana House Democrats were back on the job yesterday. Minority party leaders say they stayed in their caucus room last week instead of allowing session to begin in order to gain more information about the Republican’s plan for right to work legislation. Democrats held three public meetings over the weekend and say they plan to continue to fight the proposal.
Governor Daniels to give final speech
(Indianapolis) — Governor Mitch Daniels will deliver his final State of the State address tonight. It’s not known what Governor Daniels will say when he addresses a joint session of the General Assembly. One closely watched item at the top of Governor Daniels’ agenda is passing legislation to make Indiana a right to work state, which prompted House Democrats to walk out for several weeks last year and skip three session days last week. The speech begins at 7 p.m. tonight at the Statehouse.
State expected to receive millions after agreement reached
(Indiana) — Indiana will receive as much as $20 million to $25 million in sales tax revenue as a deal has been reached with online retail giant Amazon.com. The company says it will start collecting 7% sales tax by the beginning of 2014 on purchases made by Indiana residents. The agreement follows a lawsuit filed by shopping mall owner Simon Property Group against Amazon.com and brick and mortar retailers over what they identified as an unfair price advantage for all online retailers. Online retailers don’t have to collect sales tax on purchases by residents in states where they don’t have a physical presence.
Explosion and fire at abandoned building
(Indianapolis) — Investigators think an arsonist is responsible for causing the destruction of a vacant structure on the city’s westside. The blaze was reported around 6 p.m. at a former doughnut shop in the 6900 block of West Washington Street across from the Super Kmart. The explosion was strong enough to shatter the windows with pieces of glass flying as far as 150 feet. The shop was reportedly being renovated for a new nail shop and restaurant. Fire investigators said witnesses reported seeing a car leaving the scene just before the explosion. No one was injured in the fire. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Wayne Township Fire Department.
Teen in critical condition after shooting
(Indianapolis) —– A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition this morning after receiving gunshot wounds Monday night. Police were dispatched to a home in the 11000 block of Essen Court on the city’s eastside just before 4 p.m. Upon arrival they found the unconscious teen with gunshot wounds to his neck. He was taken to Riley Hospital for Children where he underwent surgery. Investigators believe three other teens were in the residence at the time when one of the teens found the gun. The teen handed to another teen when the weapon accidentally discharged striking the victim. So far, no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
