Hamilton County councilor to challenge Brainard in primary battle for Carmel mayor’s office
Republican Fred Glynn, who recently was re-elected to the Hamilton County Council, will run against six-term Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard in May's primary.
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Lawmakers move redistricting bill that would leave them in control of maps
Senate Bill 105, authored by Elections Chair Greg Walker, R-Columbus, would establish a series of standards lawmakers would use to redraw district lines following population reapportionment, which occurs each decade after the completion of the U.S. Census.
Bridge needs $120K in repairs even before completion
Work on the $13.5 million replacement span in downtown Anderson began in November 2017. Once work on the eastbound lanes is completed, the westbound lanes will be closed again.
Senate OKs bill to allow food, beverage tax in three Indy suburbs
The tax would have the biggest impact in Greenwood, where it could generate $2.5 million in 2020 and $2.6 million in 2021.
Counties could be required to have paper trail for voting by 2024
Senate Bill 570, authored by Columbus Republican Greg Walker, would require counties paper backups to electronic voting systems they use.
Indiana debate over teacher pay boost remains unsettled
House Republicans will release their budget proposal within the next couple of weeks, with the Senate then taking its turn before the deadline on a final agreement by late April.
Counties seek state relief from big-box retailer tax appeals
In Indiana alone, there are more than 300 pending tax appeals involving big-box retailers. County leaders are seeking a statewide legislative fix.
House OKs allowing wine, mixed drink sales from golf carts
Indiana residents would be able to sell wine and mixed drinks like margaritas from golf carts on the state's golf courses under a bill that's cleared the Indiana House.
Big business plans all-out blitz on Washington to end trade war
A coalition of more than 200 trade associations spanning agriculture, manufacturing, retail, technology, oil and even liquor will begin a new two-pronged attack next week to try to end the policies they see as damaging.
Trump targets drug middlemen with ‘devastating’ rebate overhaul
The Trump administration Thursday unveiled a plan to channel now-hidden prescription drug rebates directly to patients, saying it would bypass middlemen and lower prices for consumers.
Council leaders urge legislative hearing on Indy Eleven stadium bill
Republican and Democratic leaders of the City-County Council say they want the opportunity to fully debate a bill that would funnel state and local tax revenue to an 18,000-seat stadium that would be part of a larger mixed-use development.
Trump casts doubt on U.S.-China trade deal hopes
President Donald Trump also said a final deal probably won't be finalized until he and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet again. Trump did not say when such a meeting would happen.
Senator decides to send child labor law bill to summer committee
A state senator accused of having a conflict of interest over a bill he filed that seeks to eliminate the state’s child labor laws has essentially withdrawn the proposal from consideration this year.
Indiana lawmakers considering property tax amnesty period
The bill approved 48-0 by the Indiana Senate would allow counties to waive penalties and interest if overdue taxes are paid by May 2020.
Senators threaten to force drug execs to testify about prices
Sen. Ron Wyden, the ranking Democrat on the committee, singled out Humalog, an insulin made by Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co, as a drug with unwarranted price hikes.
Indiana lawmakers considering tax on e-liquids
House Bill 1444 would impose a tax of 8 cents per milliliter on e-liquids. The tax could generate between $4.16 million and $7.33 million in annual revenue for the state.
House passes bill to exempt military pensions from state income tax
One of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s top priorities for the legislative session passed the Indiana House on Tuesday afternoon with nearly unanimous support.
Indy Eleven stadium bill appears unlikely to get Statehouse hearing
The state’s top budget-writing senator doesn’t see a reason to schedule a hearing for a bill that would help fund a proposed soccer stadium for the Indy Eleven.
Indiana Senate backs law change after school shooting
The shooting at a suburban Indianapolis middle school last year has legislators looking to change state law.
City-County Council OKs $24M in additional public works spending
Some council members voted for the measure in spite of previously expressed frustration that the measure transfers $300,000 out of the city’s parking meter fund to eventually pay for initiatives that seek to curb homelessness and panhandling.