Bills on ambulance insurance, alcohol, bobcat hunting advance at Indiana Statehouse
Legislation that would require health plans to pay out-of-network ambulance providers for transports at rates set by local units has passed the Indiana Senate.
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Opponents say mixed beverage bill could raise prices for consumers
A bill letting beer wholesalers cash in on lucrative liquor-based drinks would “expand their monopolistic advantage” and hike prices for consumers, argues a leading wine and liquor organization.
Corporate pursuit of carbon neutrality opens opportunities for city programs
As the city of Indianapolis considers selling carbon credits to invest in carbon-reducing forestry projects, it may be able to turn some sizable local companies into customers.
City to make equity focus of cultural plan
The Department of Metropolitan Development is creating the city’s first cultural-equity plan—an effort to guide investment and resources into arts and attractions in a way that serves the entire community.
Inspired by slating controversies, group targets small-time, big-impact elected positions
Not-for-profit Act Indiana says 60 people associated with the organization were elected in last month’s primary-year elections for Democratic precinct committee positions. That’s more than one in five of the 291 precinct committeepeople elected.
Irvington resident to run for City-County Council in redrawn District 14
Andy Nielsen is the first council hopeful to announce a candidacy for 2023’s elections. The race for the redrawn east-side district he’s running in has thinned out, with one council incumbent saying he doesn’t plan to seek reelection.
Software executive to lead IndyHub young networking group
Al Carroll will be IndyHub’s next president and CEO, the organization announced Tuesday. The not-for-profit is a connector for young professional Indianapolis residents and newcomers.
2022 Innovation Issue: Growth of EVs has government, private companies scrambling to develop charging infrastructure
Indiana transportation and energy leaders, driven by millions of dollars in federal, state and private funding, are advancing a spate of new initiatives to bulk up the state’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Can economic summit bring rave reviews for Indiana’s business climate?
With electronic dance music pulsing against a neon-on-black backdrop, a “Young Professionals Coffee Rave” on Thursday kicked off Indiana’s inaugural Global Economic Summit for hundreds of visitors from across the United States and 30 other nations.
Incentive deal for Kokomo battery plant the largest in state history
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. laid out a substantial incentive package to lure the joint venture, with tax credits and investments totaling at least $186 million.
Solar power from Duke Energy to help power new Kokomo battery plant
Stellantis officials said the clean energy requirement was a critical part of the agreement to locate the operation in Indiana.
Stellantis plans $2.5B electric-vehicle battery plant in Kokomo, 1,400 jobs
The companies said the investment could grow to $3.1 billion as Stellantis—formed last year with the merger of Fiat Chrysler and France’s PSA Peugeot—ramps up production of electric vehicles.
Q&A with Leigh Ann Hirschman: Passion is the thread connecting her career
Hirschman is returning to her roots as a classically trained pianist as the development leader at the American Pianists Association.
GOP prosecutor candidate seeks to raise $1M in effort to unseat Mears
Former Indiana Inspector General Cyndi Carrasco says that’s the kind of money she wants to become the first Republican to win a Marion County-wide race since then-Mayor Greg Ballard won re-election in 2011.
Central Indiana cities plan new regional development authority
The new Central Indiana Regional Development Authority initially would include Anderson, Carmel, Fishers, Indianapolis, McCordsville, Noblesville, Westfield and Zionsville.
IndyGo partners with Via Transportation on accessible ride-share pilot
New York City-based Via Transportation Inc., which last year pulled out of the ride-hailing industry to focus on public transportation services, will lead the program.
Task force to examine building rules in effort to drop state’s housing costs
The 13-member body approved by the Legislature in March is tasked with addressing Indiana’s affordable housing shortage.
Change in the air for Marion County Democrats as mayor calls for end to slating
The Marion County Democratic Party appears headed for significant change, with Mayor Joe Hogsett advocating for an end to pre-primary endorsements and some Black Democrats separately calling for the party’s current chair to resign immediately.
ELECTION BLOG: District 32 race too close to call | Hunley, Houchin win; Rep. John Young defeated
A five-way battle for the Democratic nomination for a new state Senate seat in Indianapolis drew some voters to the polls.
Indy Democratic Party chair headed toward win in clerk’s race, signaling change in party leadership
Marion County Democratic Party Chair Kate Sweeney Bell was headed toward victory Tuesday night in the primary race for county clerk, leading her non-slated primary opponent, former state Sen. Billie Breaux. Bell has said she would step down as party chair if she won.