NCAA changes transgender competition policy for women’s sports
The NCAA policy change is effective immediately and applies to all athletes regardless of previous eligibility reviews under the NCAA’s prior transgender participation policy.
Government & Economic Development
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IBJ Podcast: With billions at stake, hyperscale data centers become charged issue in Indiana
The sudden surge in announced centers—representing more than $15 billion in potential investment—has generated a lot of concern about their drain on Indiana utilities and, in some cases, their water-intensive cooling systems.
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Indianapolis won’t begin universal curbside recycling until 2028
In November, a Department of Public Works staffer revealed to the Board of Public Works in a public meeting that the Hogsett administration is now planning for a rollout three years later than the original target.
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Noblesville to begin assessing S.R. 37 interchange options
The state and the city of Noblesville are setting the stage to overhaul four intersections along a 2-mile stretch: at Greenfield Avenue, Town and Country Boulevard, Pleasant Street and State Road 32/38.
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State’s big, bold LEAP District play draws some reflection
The state has spent more than $690 million so far establishing the LEAP Research and Innovation District. Outgoing economic leaders say the project is a huge success, but some political leaders are cautious.
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Economic enhancement district fee headed toward spring tax bills. Here’s what it will pay for.
Downtown Indy Inc. and the nine-member Downtown Economic Enhancement District Board of Directors have proposed a $4.53 million budget for 2025.
Trump pausing planned tariffs on Mexico, but not for Canada, China
U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum put their planned tariffs on hold Monday for a month to give time for further negotiations.
Indiana has the juice to fuel surge in data centers
When it comes to large-scale data center activity, the Hoosier state has gone from what feels like zero to 60 in a little over a year.
Trump’s moves rattle immigrant advocates
Since his Jan. 20 inauguration, the new president has fired off a flurry of executive orders and immigration-related announcements.
Cumberland seeks through state legislation to split from Unigov
Leaders for the town, a suburban enclave of just under 3 square miles that straddles the line between Marion and Hancock counties, want to separate from Indianapolis government.
Trump administration’s proposed funding freeze causes uncertainty, delays in central Indiana projects
Although the White House’s planned federal funding freeze was temporarily paused by a judge late Tuesday afternoon and rescinded Wednesday, it’s already delaying some central Indiana-based projects.
Proposed federal rule change reflects challenges, opportunities for Indiana’s disabled workers
The state has for several years been moving toward competitive integrated employment, in which people with disabilities work alongside non-disabled people for the same wages and benefits.
Hogsett team remains upbeat as MLS discussions grow quiet
There’s been little public movement on the pursuit of a Major League Soccer club since the city last August asked the state to create a new taxing district to pay for a soccer-specific stadium.
For large law firms, Statehouse lobbying is a must-do
Many of Indiana’s largest law firms find it imperative to offer government lobbying for their clients in order to provide a full line of services, especially true in Indianapolis, home to all of state government and the Legislature.
U.S. defense contractor to build 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said it is the largest single job-creation and payroll project that Ohio has ever announced.
IRS has improved taxpayer services but has been slow to resolve ID theft, independent watchdog says
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said the agency is seeing higher numbers of theft victims overall since before the pandemic, in part because scammers are increasingly moving to online schemes.
Road funding, venture capital, workforce development top Indy Chamber agenda
Heading into a packed legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse, the Indy Chamber plans to focus its lobbying efforts on quality-of-place and human resources issues.
Trump announces $20B data-center investment by Emirati businessman
The promised investment feeds into an existing boom for constructing data centers used in the development of artificial intelligence and expansion of cryptocurrency.
Two Indianapolis lobbying firms join forces
Health care-centric lobbying firm KWK Management Group merged with the wide-ranging 1816 Public Affairs Group at the start of the year, the companies announced Tuesday.
Gov. Holcomb’s accessibility, personal touches shape economic legacy, colleagues say
Holcomb’s administration has focused its economic strategy on courting new companies and investing in those already here.
Manufacturers weigh potential impact of Trump tariffs promise
Incoming President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico has caught the attention of Indiana companies, which stand to experience a significant impact if new or expanded tariffs are imposed.
Economic development overhaul gives Mayor’s Office more control
The plan is meant to streamline discussions among the city, existing businesses and companies considering Indianapolis for expansion or relocation.
Planned low-barrier homeless shelter raises hopes and concerns
The city is preparing to break ground in the next few months, but some housing-first advocates say the shelter doesn’t further the housing-first goal because it won’t include permanent-housing options.
Indy councilors each have a $1M allocation to make improvements in their districts
Allowing each councilor to choose an improvement project is part of an initiative by Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration to invest in roads, parks and dangerous intersections throughout Marion County.