Indiana House Republicans say education, health care costs top list in 2023 session
House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, outlined his caucus’ priorities Thursday, days after Senate Republicans released their 2023 agenda.
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Lafayette leaders want answers about water usage for IEDC’s Boone County tech park
A group of elected officials, business leaders and community members in the Lafayette area are drafting a letter to the Indiana Economic Development Corp. seeking details about the state’s plans to draw water from the Wabash River aquifer.
Watts, who started Moms Demand Action in Zionsville, retiring from group
The gun-safety advocacy group Shannon Watts began in her kitchen a decade ago grew into a political juggernaut with chapters in all 50 states and tens of thousands of volunteers.
Veterans, service members gather at Indiana Statehouse
Indiana’s veterans, active duty and reserve service members want two big things from the General Assembly: continued tax benefits and expanded treatment options—including mental health — in their communities.
Ayers wins caucus to represent Carmel City Council’s Central District
Teresa Ayers will serve the remainder of former council member Bruce Kimball’s term through the end of 2023. Kimball died Dec. 30, which triggered Tuesday’s caucus.
Holcomb speech delivers familiar call to attract more high-wage employers
Gov. Eric Holcomb stressed in his State of the State address that further investments are needed in K-12 schools and higher education, workforce training and public health if Indiana expects to meet the talent demands of high-wage employers.
Feds propose ‘student loan safety net’ alongside forgiveness
President Joe Biden is moving forward with the repayment plan even as his one-time debt cancellation faces an uncertain fate before the Supreme Court.
Indiana Senate Republicans prioritize health care, biz tax cuts
The caucus’ main initiatives are laid out in eight senate bills, although some priorities are intended to be folded into the two-year state budget that lawmakers must finalize before the end of the session in April.
Indiana lawmakers return for session of spending decisions
The drafting of a new two-year state budget will be the primary focus, but debates over hot-button social issues could force their way to the forefront.
Indiana budget has big ongoing, one-time obligations
When drafting the state’s next budget, lawmakers will need to consider the state’s ongoing commitments and one-time obligations under the cloud of a potential recession.
Second Republican enters Indianapolis mayoral race
Republican John L. Couch is now the fifth candidate to enter the May primary seeking a nomination to run in Indianapolis’ mayoral election.
McCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote
Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks.
Hogsett touts $3.6 million in war chest for mayoral reelection bid
The other candidates in the Democratic primary for mayor—State Rep. Robin Shackleford and political newcomer Gregory Meriweather—haven’t filed campaign finance reports yet.
Democrats seek greater legislative oversight of IEDC
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is asking for $600 million over the next two years for a deal-closing fund, along with a one-time injection of $150 million for a revolving fund for land purchases. Democrats argue that Republicans already have given the agency a “blank check.”
Signs of possible deal emerge in House speaker fight
The contours of a deal that could make Republican leader Kevin McCarthy the House speaker have begun to emerge after three grueling days and 11 failed votes in a political spectacle unseen in a century.
Third Republican candidate announces run for Westfield mayor
Kristen Burkman will compete with Jake Gilbert and Scott Willis in May’s Republican primary election. Mayor Andy Cook has not yet announced if he will seek a fifth term.
Speaker fight stagnates as House Republicans fail to find consensus
The House adjourned Wednesday evening after another contentious day in which Republican Kevin McCarthy of California again failed three times to get the necessary 218 votes to take the speaker’s gavel.
In budget request, Holcomb doubles down on economic development strategy
The funding requests are part of the governor’s ambitious $3 billion “Next Level Agenda,” which calls on state lawmakers to approve historic investments in education, public health and state employee salaries.
Health care costs among top Indiana legislative priorities
Hospitals are expected to come under more scrutiny and public health spending will be debated in this year’s Indiana General Assembly.
Indiana Medical Licensing Board schedules hearing in ongoing abortion case
The Indiana Medical Licensing Board will take up a complaint next month against an Indianapolis doctor who is at the center of a controversial abortion case.