Republican Indy mayoral candidates meet in second town hall
Candidates Jefferson Shreve, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, the Rev. James W. Jackson and John Couch discussed crime, infrastructure and voting issues at a forum Thursday evening.
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Trump indicted, becoming first ex-president charged with crime
The charges remained under seal late Thursday, but the investigation centered on payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.
Indiana’s ‘$1 Law’ to expire under amended charter school bill
In addition to providing Indiana charter schools with access to more state and local funding, the bill would sunset a law that requires public school districts to sell or lease vacant or unused instructional buildings for a single dollar to public charter schools.
U.S. House GOP approves broad bill to ‘unleash’ American energy
The massive bill calls for sharply increasing domestic production of oil, natural gas and coal, as well as critical minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt that are used in electric vehicles, computers and cellphones.
House GOP pushes sprawling bill to ‘unleash’ American energy
The massive GOP bill up for a vote Thursday would sharply increase domestic production of oil, natural gas and coal, as well as critical minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt that are used in electric vehicles, computers and cellphones.
House bill would let property owners ‘supersede’ Indiana health officials over septic systems
Critics say the bill breeds conflicts of interest and argue that decisions regarding septic systems should remain in the hands of public health professionals.
Carmel mayoral candidates debate spending, housing affordability
City Councilors Sue Finkam and Kevin “Woody” Rider and former Hamilton County Council member Fred Glynn each sought to differentiate themselves on fiscal transparency for developments, community outreach and housing.
Hogsett, Shackleford divided on possible tax increase in Democratic town hall
At Tuesday evening’s Democratic mayoral candidate town hall, State Rep. Robin Shackleford indicated she might consider raising taxes to fix roads in Indianapolis, while incumbent Joe Hogsett remained adamant that he would not raise taxes.
Federal judge says Pence must provide some testimony in Trump probe
The judge also ruled that Pence can remain silent on topics that deal specifically with his role in Congress on Jan. 6, 2021, when a formal tabulation of the presidential election results was interrupted by a violent pro-Trump mob.
Amendment to road funding bill would allow state takeover of Indianapolis
City officials, local government advocates and several Democrats serving on the House Roads and Transportation committee voiced deep concerns Tuesday over the language in the amendment.
Mitch Daniels takes position with Carmel-based Liberty Fund
The Liberty Fund said the former governor’s work will focus on the creation of educational programming and partnerships that will strengthen the not-for-profit’s existing education programs.
Indiana bill banning gender-transition care for minors sent to governor
The bill would prohibit transgender youth under 18 from accessing hormone therapies, puberty blockers and surgeries in the state.
Huge school voucher expansion faces questions in Senate
The expansion backed by Indiana House Republicans could cost more than $500 million over the next two years—nearly one-third of the total proposed school funding increase—by raising the income limit to qualify for state money toward private school tuition.
State tourism agency adds workforce needs to its goals for promoting Indiana
The agency tasked with this growing responsibility is the Indiana Destination Development Corp., a quasi-government entity formed in 2019—in the mold of the Indiana Economic Development Corp.—to replace the Office of Tourism Development.
Secretary of state seeks salary bumps, funding for election security
Secretary of State Diego Morales is asking for salary increases for his employees and about $6 million in funding for an election cybersecurity program in the next two-year budget cycle.
Trump, Pence slated to address NRA convention in Indy
Their appearances approach as former President Donald Trump marches ahead with his announced bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and his former running mate Mike Pence visits key primary states in preparation for his own potential run.
Virtual school funding increase benefits House speaker’s client
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston maintained Thursday that virtual charter schools deserve equal funding and denied that a virtual education company he consults for would unfairly benefit from a tax increase proposed in the state budget.
Holcomb signs controversial utility bill into law
The new law could allow utilities to pass along certain costs to customers for federally mandated projects without having to get pre-approval for those projects from state regulators.
Bill that would change wetlands definition passes Indiana House committee
Democrats, environmental groups and business leaders are denouncing a bill that they say would further erode protections for Indiana’s already shrinking wetlands.
Shackleford releases public safety plan, says Hogsett ‘failed to deliver’
State Rep. Robin Shackleford, a Democratic candidate hoping to unseat incumbent Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett in the party primary May 2, unveiled a public safety plan with more than 30 priorities Wednesday afternoon.