USDA announces $1.3 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers
The federal government announced Tuesday a program that will help farmers who have fallen behind on loan payments or face foreclosure.
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Indiana monthly revenue falls short of projections for first time in year
The last time monthly revenue didn’t meet expectations was September 2021, when collections missed the mark by 0.1%.
Battered GOP secretary of state candidate has Dems hoping for 1st statewide win in decade
A recent snapshot shows a tightening race, but the poll’s sample was relatively small, and many voters don’t pay close attention to down-ballot races.
Small business group files suit over Biden student loan plan
The new suit is one of a growing number of legal challenges against the proposal laid out by President Joe Biden in late August to cancel up to $20,000 in debt for certain borrowers.
Indiana Farm Bureau outlines priorities for upcoming federal farm bill
Indiana’s largest farmer advocacy group says it’s prioritizing commodities, conservation and nutrition in its lobbying efforts regarding the next federal farm bill.
What’s next for IndyRent as federal funding fades away?
At its peak, the rent-assistance program doled out $7 million in a month. That rate is impossible post-pandemic, so the city must decide how much eviction-prevention assistance is possible.
Agencies largely mum as committee seeks to reshape their powers
Multiple industry groups testified Thursday before an interim Indiana legislative study committee laying the groundwork to curb state agencies’ rulemaking powers—but just one agency showed up.
Report: Some census takers who fudged data didn’t get fired
A report from an inspector general raises concerns about possible damage to the quality of the once-a-decade head count that determines political power and federal funding,
Tax-credit online marketplace creates connections for more deals
Indiana’s entrepreneurial community has high hopes that the new service will help attract more out-of-state investment in Hoosier startups.
Combination of factors leaves staff shortages in city government
A pandemic hiring freeze, an early retirement program, and a nationwide desire for higher wages have left some city departments struggling for workers.
Indiana plans 100 EV fast-charging stations on major roads
About 40 stations, including roughly a dozen in the Indianapolis area, will be partially funded through Indiana’s $100 million portion of the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed last November.
Metro mayors join push to change state’s funding formula for local roads
Indianapolis officials hope an alliance with other central Indiana leaders will finally persuade legislators to either alter the formula or find other ways to provide more infrastructure dollars to densely populated areas.
Developer: Proposed Indy Eleven stadium won’t need more state support
The Indy Eleven soccer team owner said he is confident his plans for a downtown stadium won’t hinge on asking for more state tax dollars than already promised, despite the project’s cost increases since the Legislature agreed three years ago to help fund it.
Environmental group opposes wastewater plant
The Hoosier Environmental Council is now supporting the West Indianapolis Neighborhood Congress in its fight against the wastewater treatment facility the Ben Davis Conservancy District wants to build at 900 S. Tibbs Ave.
Can Indiana secure a CHIPS Act tech hub?
With the help of new federal legislation, Indiana leaders believe they have a strong chance of making the state a tech metropolis in the nation’s heartland.
AstraZeneca CEO warns U.S. pricing rules will delay new drugs
U.S. legislation requiring price negotiation for top-selling medicines will delay the launch of new drugs, AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot warned.
Panel to recommend what could be next for marijuana
An interim study committee has been tasked with studying the potential health benefits and consequences of Delta-8, Delta-9 and other THC products, as well as the possibility of decriminalizing marijuana possession.
$188 million Purple Line moving toward 2024 completion
But there’s still a lot of work to do. Building of passenger stations has yet to begin; all progress so far has laid the groundwork for future construction.
Indiana lawmakers send spending, inflation-relief bill to governor
The measure uses more than $1 billion in reserve accounts to send $200 checks to millions of eligible Hoosiers, including hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers utilizing Social Security or disability benefits.
SkyWater project critical in microelectronics push
The proposed $1.8 billion semiconductor facility at Purdue University isn’t as flashy as chip-related announcements in other states, but it might be the IEDC’s most significant step so far in reviving the state’s once-booming electronics industry.