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Indiana bill targeting ESG investing heads to governor’s desk
House Bill 1008 has been significantly watered down since it was first introduced, but Republicans say the anti-ESG legislation still accomplishes its intent.
House Bill 1008 has been significantly watered down since it was first introduced, but Republicans say the anti-ESG legislation still accomplishes its intent.
The proposal would require school officials to provide written notification to a child’s parent or guardian within five business days of the child asking to be called a different “pronoun, title, or word,” according to the bill.
The May 2 Republican primary elections in Lebanon and Zionsville each feature a pair of candidates vying for mayor.
With 11 days to go until the primary election, Indianapolis mayoral candidate Clif Marsiglio is ending his campaign to support fellow Democrat Robin Shackleford.
A projected $1.5 billion in new revenue will add new drama to the final week of this year’s legislative session as the Indiana General Assembly grapples with how much to raise funding for public health, education and debt obligations.
Indiana lawmakers removed controversial language from a bill that would have effectively stripped protections for certain wetlands, but Republican leadership in both the House and Senate expressed support for reviving the language.
Lawmakers are still hashing out other proposals to require financial literacy education and decrease health care costs
The $1.1 billion program, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, would allow officials to purchase coronavirus vaccine doses for uninsured Americans after the current federal supply is exhausted.
Supporters have said the 40 hours of optional training would help teachers learn how to defend themselves and students if needed, especially in situations with an active shooter.
The seat in Indiana’s 3rd District is up for grabs after GOP incumbent Rep. Jim Banks announced earlier this year that he would instead run for a U.S. Senate seat in 2024.
State Rep. Robin Shackleford, a Democratic candidate for Indianapolis mayor, said she would slash licensing fees for new businesses and award more city contracts to small, locally owned businesses if she’s elected.
Indiana’s only predominately Black university is slated to miss out on a $10 million cash infusion under a budget proposal introduced by Senate Republicans on Friday.
Several prominent conservatives took the stage during a leadership forum at the National Rifle Association Annual Meetings in Indianapolis.
Shreve, a businessman who sold a company last year, has largely self-funded his campaign so far.
The question is whether the cigar-chomping, straight-talking populism of political pundit Abdul-Hakim Shabazz will be enough to overcome the deep pockets and measured approach of wealthy businessman Jefferson Shreve.
Candidates Sue Finkam, Fred Glynn and Kevin Rider shared their opinions with IBJ about some of the major issues in Carmel ahead of the Republican primary.
Retirements, along with newly-redrawn districts, are leading to some lively election battles in the May 2 primary for seats on the Indianapolis City-County Council. Even a few incumbents appear to be facing strong primary challenges.
Lawmakers finished the week Thursday by finalizing a move to limit the right to bail, extend a gas tax increase and make several key changes to a public health bill.
Donald Trump, Mike Pence and other prominent Republicans are set to take part in the National Rifle Association annual event starting Friday at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.
A Republican state lawmaker is trying to prevent Indianapolis from adopting no-turn-on-red regulations, just as the Democrat-controlled City-County Council is considering a measure that would prohibit such turns throughout downtown.