Holcomb hints at more possible trade trips in final months as governor
After spending the last week on a trade trip in Australia and Singapore, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb told reporters he plans to “maximize” his final months in office.
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Purdue gives students leg up in chip-making through summer program
An intensive, eight-week training program is devoted to the understanding of semiconductors, the crystalline solids that conduct electricity and power computer microchips.
UPDATE: Democratic opponent criticizes potential impact of Braun’s property tax relief plan on local services
Mike Braun, the Republican candidate for governor, is calling for increasing the homestead deduction, capping property tax increases and increasing voter participation in property tax referendums.
Cigarette tax hike would help ease state’s Medicaid shortfall, leaders say
Indiana’s current cigarette tax is 99.5 cents per pack, which is the 39th lowest tax rate among the states and hasn’t been increased since 2007.
Harris previews presidential campaign priorities, women’s rights focus in Indy speech
Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, focused her message on the fight for a variety of rights. “We are witnessing a full-on assault on hard-fought, hard-won freedoms,” she said.
Indiana finishes fiscal year with $2.6B in reserves, plans Medicaid deficit fixes
Closing the fiscal year this week, Indiana budget leaders say the state government’s finances are in a healthy spot despite posting its lowest reserves since the pandemic, an issue exacerbated by a $1 billion Medicaid shortfall discovered last December.
UPDATE: Entire Indiana delegation votes to endorse Harris as Democratic presidential nominee
Indiana delegates to the Democratic National Convention voted unanimously Monday evening to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee.
Indiana lands $1.2M in federal support for apprenticeship programs
The money will expand registered apprenticeships in K-12 education, transportation, clean energy, supply chain, hospitality, care economy and other public sector occupations.
IU releases transparency dashboards to track strategic plan progress
The dashboards provide metrics on student success, research and service to the state.
Goodin confirmed as McCormick’s running mate at Democratic state convention
Also on Saturday, Destiny Wells topped Beth White to become the Democratic candidate for attorney general to challenge incumbent Todd Rokita.
OneHealth designation could drive innovation in Elanco/Purdue space
State and corporate leaders believe a tech park taking shape on the western edge of downtown could be a launchpad for health sciences innovation and commercialization as part of the state’s ambitious economic development portfolio.
Indianapolis to host global semiconductor conference
The first semiconductor-focused conference of its kind in the Midwest will convene industry leaders and public officials in Indianapolis in 2025, the governor announced Tuesday.
Technology hubs embraced as catalyst for growth
The CHIPS and Science Act is starting to tackle its goal of fueling domestic innovation and high-tech manufacturing in the areas of microelectronics, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and more, in Indiana and nationwide.
How the state is policing pension asset managers for ESG commitments
The Indiana State Treasurer’s Office is evaluating about 10 to 15 asset investment managers for possibly oversteppping a new anti-ESG law, which bars the state’s pension board from making investments with the purpose of “influencing any social or environmental policy” for nonfinancial purposes.
Developer sues Lebanon for tech park fallout, citing LEAP District as city’s priority for water use
South Carolina-based RealtyLink is suing Lebanon for more than $25 million, alleging the city withdrew incentives after the project was delayed by the city’s inability to service the park with water.
Indiana’s Heartland BioWorks Hub to receive $51M in CHIPS Act funding
Indiana’s Heartland BioWorks Hub was one of 12 hubs chosen to split $500 million in implementation funding stemming from the CHIPS and Science Act.
IUPUI to officially split Monday as IU Indy, Purdue campus extension
The schools announced their plans to divorce nearly two years ago, and have hosted events this week to confirm that all is going as planned for Monday’s realignment in downtown Indianapolis.
9 new laws business leaders should know go into effect Monday
An Indiana Chanber of Commerce executive said this year’s legislative session was productive for the day-to-day operations of businesses and for creating a prepared workforce by focusing on improving literacy in elementary school.
IndyGo receives $22M for Blue Line safety upgrades on East Washington Street
The improvements to the 4.7-mile, crash-prone stretch of roadway will include lane reconfigurations, dedicated bus lanes, new sidewalks and crossings, signage, ADA-compliant curb ramps and new traffic signals.
Pittsboro concrete plant proposal stalls after community pushback
Greencastle-based Cash Concrete Products Inc. wanted the town to annex a largely rural plot of land for the plant, but residents questioned its potential effect on well water, local growth and quality of life.