Jennifer McCormick, the Democratic candidate for governor, released a set of economic development policy goals Thursday morning that call for “reform and increased transparency” in the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Indiana’s increased focus on economic development and upskilling its workforce for the microchip future is getting a boost from some non-traditional sources.
The Indiana Finance Authority approved the loans to support the proposed extension of the Citizens Energy system to provide 25 million gallons of water per day to the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District and surrounding Boone County developments.
Jennifer McCormick, the Democrat running for Indiana governor, proposes banning ratepayer dollars from being used for lobbying and reinstating a Mitch Daniels-era energy-efficiency program, according to her utility policy plan announced Thursday morning.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has a major advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris in the state.
A group of nearly 200 Hoosier leaders released a plan Tuesday morning to develop a statewide apprenticeship-pathway program for potentially tens of thousands of high schoolers to work in four key industries.
The contract will likely lead to K-12 microelectronics education and career awareness outreach, Ivy Tech Community College certifications, youth apprenticeship programming, and a regional education and training hub.
IBJ asked Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater how they plan to approach economic development and job creation.
Lawmakers, regional partners and sector leaders are expected to attend the two-day Midwest Defense Innovation Summit on Oct. 16-17 at the Indiana Convention Center.
Sen. Mike Braun, the Republican candidate for governor, partnered with conservative public policy group Hoosiers for Opportunity, Prosperity & Enterprise Inc., or HOPE, to develop his agenda.
The legislation would add the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, which can recommend that the president block or suspend any transactions with a worrisome impact on national security.
Regulated medical marijuana would be made available initially under McCormick’s plan and, eventually, recreational adult use would be legalized.
IU Health Plans offers Medicare Advantage plans in 36 counties serving 19,000 members as well as fully insured commercial plans for 12,000 more people.
The Indiana Deferred Compensation Committee voted to eliminate public retirement assets from the funds as part of the state’s effort to divest from Chinese entities and funds prioritizing environmental, social and governance practices.
The fixes are part of a $60 million-plus restoration project that will focus on supporting the monument’s crumbling base, IBJ reported in 2022.
State officials, business leaders and other stakeholders say failing to act soon could threaten Indiana’s growth and economic development.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick’s transparency plan also calls for a sexual harassment reporting system, which she said has been overdue.
With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watching, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a memorandum of understanding to grow a relationship focused on academia, agriculture and economic development.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to become the first U.S. governor to travel to the country since Russia’s invasion more than two years ago.
Executive Director Greg Small plans to step down Sept. 20 after three years in charge of the Indiana Gaming Commission.
