Biden presses fellow Dems to resolve party split on $3.5T plan
The intense focus on Biden’s big-money domestic proposal showcases how much is at stake politically for the president and his party in Congress.
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House OKs debt and funding plan, inviting clash with GOP
The federal government faces a shutdown if funding stops on Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year—midnight next Thursday. Additionally, at some point in October, the U.S. risks defaulting on its accumulated debt load if its borrowing limits are not waived or adjusted.
Impending public finance retirements to worsen worker shortage
The sector that employs more than 850,000 state, county and city government workers may be on the verge of a so-called “silver tsunami,” according to the National Association of State Treasurers Foundation.
Democrats tie government funding to debt bill as GOP digs in
Congress is rushing into an all-too-familiar stalemate: The government faces a shutdown if funding stops at the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30. At the same time, the U.S. risks defaulting on its debt load if the borrowing limits are not waived or adjusted.
Indiana House committee advances proposed election district maps
The proposed maps essentially stayed the same as when they were released last week, with one minor amendment moving House districts in Fort Wayne to avoid splitting up an apartment complex.
Former Vice President Mike Pence launches podcast
“American Freedom with Mike Pence” is being produced in partnership with the Young America’s Foundation, a national conservative youth organization.
Indiana redistricting plan criticized as aiding Republicans
Republicans will keep greater control of Indiana’s Legislature than merited by the number of votes they receive, according to a political analyst who on Thursday called the state’s proposed new election districts among the most skewed in the country.
Westfield more than $500,000 over budget on legal, consulting fees
The Westfield City Council voted to delay payment of its legal and consulting fees this week for the second month in a row because the accounts are over budget.
Biles: FBI in Indianapolis turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and other gymnasts spoke to Congress in forceful testimony Wednesday as part of an effort to hold the FBI accountable after multiple missteps in investigating the case involving Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics.
Redistricting could pose challenges to some House GOP lawmakers
Some Indiana House Republican incumbents could go head-to-head with their GOP colleagues next election cycle, based on shifts in the proposed redistricting maps.
Biden, CEOs, biz leaders meet about COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The White House meeting comes less than a week after Biden announced that the Labor Department is working to require businesses with 100 or more employees to order those workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or show a negative test result at least weekly.
Indiana redistricting plan shores up suburban district for GOP
Other changes among Indiana’s nine congressional districts to account for population shifts don’t appear likely to shift the 7-2 control that Republicans now hold on those seats.
Indiana governor’s lawyers could bill nearly $200K for suit
The Indiana governor’s office has signed a contract paying a law firm up to nearly $200,000 for challenging the increased power state legislators gave themselves to intervene during public health emergencies.
Indiana Democrats bracing for Republican redistricting plan
Republicans on Tuesday are set to release proposed new Indiana House and U.S. House maps that they’ve drawn behind closed doors.
Democrats seek corporate, wealthy tax hikes for $3.5T plan
n all, the tax hikes are in line with Biden’s own proposals and would bring about the most substantive changes in the tax code since Republicans with then-President Donald Trump slashed taxes in 2017. Business and anti-tax groups are sure to object.
Indiana health officials announce COVID-19 testing expansion
Under the partnership, the Covington, Kentucky-based company will provide staff and supplies needed to collect and analyze up to 5,000 COVID-19 tests per day.
Key Democrat favors cutting Biden budget plan by more than half
A Democratic senator vital to the fate of President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion plan for social and environmental spending said Sunday he won’t support even half that amount or the ambitious timetable envisioned for passing it.
Internet funding rule could favor rural areas over cities
Cities and urban counties across the United States are raising concerns that a recent rule from President Joe Biden’s administration could preclude them from tapping into $350 billion of coronavirus relief aid to expand high-speed internet connections.
Judge weighing Indiana governor’s suit over emergency law
A top state lawyer argued Friday that Indiana’s constitution gives the Legislature full authority to meet when it wants, urging a judge to reject the governor’s lawsuit challenging the increased power state legislators gave themselves to intervene during public health emergencies.
Kentucky lawmakers OK incentives bill aimed at mega projects
Economic development projects topping $2 billion would be eligible for the incentives. Gov. Andy Beshear has said the state is pursuing at least five projects of that magnitude.