Westfield seeks state support for taxing district near Grand Park
The city will need state legislators to amend existing rules for professional sports and convention development areas for one to be created at Grand Park Sports Campus.
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New bid for TikTok from Perplexity AI could give U.S. government 50% stake
The Perplexity proposal comes as several investors are expressing interest in TikTok. President Donald Trump said late Saturday that he expects a deal will be made in as soon as 30 days.
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
Fed officials have clearly signaled they expect to skip a rate hike, at least in January, to evaluate the job market and economy.
IPS won’t allow ICE inside schools without a warrant
The message came after the Trump administration issued a new directive that allows ICE officers to arrest people in sensitive areas, including schools, churches, hospitals and childcare centers.
Bill seeks more income tax revenue for Hamilton County cities, especially Fishers
A bill aimed at adjusting the way income taxes are distributed in Hamilton County seeks to address a disparity in revenue received by Fishers—a situation that has lingered for years.
Housing advocacy groups see hope in bipartisan evictions legislation
Advocates say the legislation will help reduce the harm eviction filings can have on renters seeking housing, particularly in Marion County where the eviction rate is high.
Social media ban for Hoosiers under 16 gets Indiana Senate greenlight
A bill prohibiting some Hoosier minors from using social media without their parents’ permission got bipartisan support in the Indiana Senate on Thursday and moved to the House for further consideration.
Anti-DEI bills take heat, but pass Indiana Senate committee
For four hours on Wednesday, and with tempers flaring throughout, Indiana lawmakers and plenty of constituents debated whether diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, efforts combat or constitute discrimination.
Indiana Senate committee advances several health care bills
Legislators voted to move five of the six bills forward in the legislative process, including bills banning non-compete agreements for physicians and placing limits on prior authorization.
Libraries fire back on Indiana bill to remove taxing authority
According to the Indiana State Library, roughly 237 libraries throughout the state have the power to introduce a levy on property taxes, an authority overseen by the Department of Local Government Finance.
GOP lawmakers eye small nuclear in Indiana despite concerns over cost, feasibility
Consumer advocates argue the novel technology is “too risky” and will come at a “massive” cost to ratepayers.
What’s next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?
President Trump’s order also put an immediate pause on billions of dollars in funding allocated for EV charging stations.
Black Indiana lawmakers denounce governor’s anti-DEI order, budget proposal
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun last week signed an executive order replacing “diversity, equity and inclusion,” or DEI, throughout state government policies and programming with “merit, excellence and innovation,” or MEI.
Will Indiana follow its neighbors’ lead on marijuana?
Illinois and Michigan offer models Indiana could consider as it considers future marijuana legalization.
Trump signs slew of executive orders on Day 1
President Donald Trump repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden’s actions, began his immigration crackdown, withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate accords and pardoned hundreds of people.
Trump issues executive order to suspend TikTok ban. But can it stick?
Business leaders, lawmakers, legal scholars, and influencers who make money on TikTok are watching to see how Trump tries to resolve a thicket of regulatory, legal, financial and geopolitical issues with his signature.
Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington, D.C.
Trump’s first orders could include border, oil drilling, DEI policies
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign “dozens and dozens” of orders that will launch some 200 executive actions after being sworn in Monday.
UPDATE: TikTok restores service based on Trump’s promised executive order
TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up
He said his order would “extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect” and “confirm that there will be no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order.