IEDC announces $27.1B in pledged investments so far in 2024
This year-to-date total investment figure nearly eclipses last year’s total, which was a record of $28.7 billion.
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IEDC receives state approval for $88M in additional LEAP district funding
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. received the financial greenlight Tuesday afternoon to buy 1,400 more acres of land in Boone County for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District and make more infrastructure improvements.
State seeking input on how to implement $182M energy rebate program
The Indiana Office of Energy Development wants to hear from involved stakeholders—especially contractors, property managers, homeowners, renters and other interest groups—about how to craft a plan that is effective in its mission and reach.
IEDC seeks to purchase 2,500 more acres in Boone County for LEAP project
The IEDC is asking the state committee to allow it to redirect $88 million that had been approved for a previous project and use it to acquire more land and make infrastructure improvements in the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District.
How Indiana relies on ‘throwback’ delegate system to choose some high-ranking candidates
At their respective state conventions this summer, Republican and Democratic delegates will determine the running mates for their party’s gubernatorial contender by choosing the candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Sue Ellspermann plans to leave Ivy Tech after decade as president
Ellspermann, the college’s ninth president and the first woman to hold the role, will serve out her current three-year contract, which ends in June 2025.
Central Indiana mayors say regionalism critical to growth, workforce retention
The Indy Chamber hosted 10 mayors from the area Wednesday to discuss economic development at its State of the Region event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
UPDATE: Braun says he’ll participate in two general election debates
Gubernatorial hopefuls Republican Sen. Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater are set to debate at least once in October, their campaigns confirmed Monday.
Former secretary of state Sullivan hired at Indianapolis lobbying firm
Holli Sullivan previously served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 2014 to 2021, representing parts of Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties.
Holcomb to make semiconductor-focused European trade trip
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and a delegation of economic and government leaders will attempt to strengthen connections with microelectronic, semiconductor and energy companies on a 10-day trip to France, Belgium and the Netherlands
Indianapolis lawmaker is Mike Braun’s pick for lieutenant governor
Braun said he’ll ask delegates at the Republican State Convention to confirm Rep. Julie McGuire of Indianapolis as his running mate for the November general election.
Mike Braun wins GOP nomination for governor
Braun will face Democrat Jennifer McCormick, the former state superintendent of public instruction, and Libertarian Donald Rainwater in November’s general election.