Councilors chosen for city sexual harassment probe committee
The committee, which will have the power to subpoena witnesses including members of the Hogsett administration, is made up of five Democrats and two Republicans.
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State divests from two investment funds over ESG, China connections
The Indiana Deferred Compensation Committee voted to eliminate public retirement assets from the funds as part of the state’s effort to divest from Chinese entities and funds prioritizing environmental, social and governance practices.
Report: Indiana tax system high for manufacturing, life sciences companies, but low for HQs
The Chamber of Commerce study found that Indiana’s total tax burden—state and local—has been consistently less than the U.S. average.
City-County Council OKs investigation into sexual harassment in Hogsett administration
The legislative body overwhelmingly approved the proposal, which authorizes an investigation by an independent human resources or law firm with no ties to city business, as well as the creation of a council investigative committee.
Key lawmakers say Indiana casino’s proposed move is worth consideration
Full House Resorts says Rising Star Casino Resort, in the Indiana city of Rising Sun, is the worst-performing location in its portfolio and it wants to move it to another location 150 miles away.
Government orders big U.S. airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote to the CEOs of American, Delta, Southwest and United on Thursday, asking each for a report on policies, fees and other features of their loyalty program.
Gubernatorial hopeful McCormick proposes lobbyist gift ban, other transparency measures
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick’s transparency plan also calls for a sexual harassment reporting system, which she said has been overdue.
Holcomb signs Ukraine agreement after meeting Zelenskyy
With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watching, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a memorandum of understanding to grow a relationship focused on academia, agriculture and economic development.
Holcomb, Zelenskyy to meet, talk partnership in Ukraine
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to become the first U.S. governor to travel to the country since Russia’s invasion more than two years ago.
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts achieve max enrollment for first time
A law approved earlier this year extended eligibility for ESAs to the siblings of students who have disabilities, even if those siblings do not have disabilities themselves.
Biden preparing to block Nippon Steel purchase of U.S. Steel
The deal would create the third-largest global steelmaker in a bid to compete with Chinese rivals on the global stage. More than 2,000 people work for U.S. Steel in Gary, Indiana.
Indiana’s gambling regulatory leader steps down
Executive Director Greg Small plans to step down Sept. 20 after three years in charge of the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Condoleezza Rice voices concerns about defense preparedness at Economic Club luncheon
Wearing an Indiana Fever pin during a visit to Indianapolis, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke to the Economic Club of Indiana in a conversation with former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels primarily focused on current issues in foreign policy.
Will Indiana’s next governor champion the LEAP district in Lebanon?
More than two years after Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Indiana Economic Development Corp. quietly disclosed plans for the 9,000-acre campus in Boone County, the endeavor’s future now largely depends on the guidance of the next governor.
Q&A: How lieutenant governor candidates plan to use the limited role to tackle economic development
The lieutenant governor is the second highest office holder in state government and has several duties that include serving as the president of the Indiana Senate and overseeing two dozen departments.
Committee working to identify defunct government boards, commissions and councils
An interim study committee is reviewing dozens of Indiana government commissions to see if they still serve a purpose, or do anything at all.
McCormick emphasizes curriculum, accountability, teachers in Indiana education plan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick’s new education plan calls for teachers to be paid at least $60,000 per year—an increase from the current $40,000 minimum.
Indianapolis to begin work on $43M Henry Street Bridge project next week
The bridge is part of a state-local partnership to develop a major business park on the west side of the White River, an effort that has been complicated by the planned excavation of human remains from a historic cemetery on the east side.
Richard Lugar statue to be unveiled next week in public ceremony
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the event at Bicentennial Unity Plaza outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Political commentator Michael Smerconish to visit Indy for Harrison series address
Michael Smerconish plans to share what he believes to be the key to dropping the political tension this fall as part of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Speaker Series in Indianapolis.