Legality of Trump’s $400M private funding for White House ballroom at issue
The White House declined to specify how much money had been raised for the project or respond to questions about whether or how contributors could benefit.
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IBJ Podcast: City-County Council’s new chief of staff on role models, soft power and public policy
Once a special assistant to Mayor Bart Peterson, Doran Moreland has returned to the City-County Building to help guide the council as it focuses on policymaking, collaboration and transparency.
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Why Dr. Oz wants you to retire later
Getting the average American to work one year longer by starting earlier or retiring later would generate about $3 trillion for the economy, said the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Indy Chamber endorses controversial Decatur Township data center proposal
The business organization said it supports “the responsible development of data centers” across central Indiana.
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Vop Osili announces run for Indianapolis mayor
Osili becomes the first Democrat to launch a mayoral bid in what could be a crowded race to succeed Mayor Joe Hogsett, who said during his 2023 campaign that his third term would also be his final.
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Illinois governor says Bears’ Indiana gambit is real — and talks are moving
Gov. JB Pritzker said there is “a lot of discussion, a lot of ongoing conversation with the Bears” to try to keep the team playing in Illinois.
Trump sees a hot economy as midterm elections approach
President Donald Trump said at a recent Cabinet meeting that the economy could hit growth “numbers that have never been hit before.”
Visitors to some state parks could see entrance fees go up by $1
House Bill 1204 would let county councils pass ordinances to raise gate fees by $1 for parks in their counties to help pay for park-related public safety and infrastructure needs.
Indiana House speaker to sponsor Bears stadium bill
Gov. Mike Braun said observers should start watching the Bears’ public responses to Indiana’s actions to get an idea “where this is headed.”
Nike faces federal probe over allegations of ‘DEI-related’ discrimination against white workers
EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas has moved swiftly to target diversity and inclusion policies that she has long criticized as potentially discriminatory.
Election board probe finds secretary of state likely violated campaign laws in ad
The Marion County Election Board voted to give Diego Morales about a month to respond to the findings of the investigation.
Senate committee discusses cryptocurrency options for state pension funds
An Indiana House bill would let state pension funds offer users the chance to invest in cryptocurrency exchange funds. Legislators also heard testimony on virtual currency kiosks and what can be done to prevent scams
Fundraising picks up for Indiana congressional races
Democratic former Sen. Evan Bayh is still sitting on a big pile of campaign cash (which potentially could go toward his son Beau Bayh’s run for secretary of state).
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
The roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
Laurel Judkins to lead Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee
Judkins has more than two decades of diverse experience in both the public and private sectors.
Indiana House pushes major boards consolidation, lawsuit limits to Senate
Opponents of two separate measures raised concerns over cultural commissions and insurer-friendly lawsuit changes.
Revamped Indiana bill dealing with immigration law enforcement clears committee
The legislation would block government bodies and public universities from enacting any policies that limit cooperation — including of their employees — with federal immigration authorities or laws.
Gov. Mike Braun signs executive order creating fraud prevention council
The new Indiana Council on Fraud Detection and Prevention is expected to focus on federally funded programs administered by state agencies like Medicaid, SNAP and WIC.
House passes measure that could make way for $500M northeast Indiana casino
House Bill 1038 could see the gaming license in Rising Sun move to Allen, DeKalb, Steuben or Wayne counties.
Veteran Indiana House member leaving Trump’s Republican Party
Rep. Ed Clere has decided to leave the Indiana General Assembly after 18 years—and says the political changes brought by President Donald Trump have pushed him out of the party.
Indiana keeps bucking marijuana legalization, tightening related laws instead
Legalization supporters have been encouraged by Trump’s action, but the stance of state leaders remains unchanged.
House speaker ‘confident’ partial government shutdown will end by Tuesday
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, said Sunday that he is “confident” he will have enough support from Republicans in the House conference to end the partial government shutdown.
Stakeholders weren’t happy with Indianapolis decisions, so they took fights to the Statehouse
Local Democrats who have a stronghold on Indianapolis generally oppose intervention from the Republican supermajority that passes policies at the Indiana Statehouse, but Indianapolis Republicans are willing to invite it.
UPDATE: Trump says an IndyCar race will come to Washington, DC
The race, to take place in August, is designed to be part of the America250 celebrations this year.