Treasury Secretary Yellen says debt standoff risks ‘calamity’
The Biden administration and Republican lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how to increase the government’s legal borrowing capacity.
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Buttigieg finds himself in the spotlight for better or worse
Faced with a historic system failure that grounded air service, Pete Buttigieg appeared to lean into his role as the face of the beleaguered American transportation network.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness to seek reelection
Fadness became the Hamilton County city’s mayor in 2015 after previously serving as town manager and has been the city’s only mayor, overseeing tremendous growth in both population and development.
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.
Zionsville Mayor Styron says she won’t seek reelection
Already, Jane Burgess, a former member of the Zionsville School Board, and John Stehr, a former news anchor at WTHR-TV Channel 13, have announced they will seek the GOP nomination.
Marion County fair board in legal fight with former executive director
The board is accusing a former employee of trespassing, conversion of property and interference with fairground operations, while a counterclaim accuses the fair board of remaining complacent in sexual harassment and participating in illegal political activity.
Q&A with Niki Kelly, a veteran reporter leading a Statehouse news outlet
For more than two decades, Kelly reported for The Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne. But this summer, Kelly, 49, was named editor-in-chief of the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Holcomb awaiting April forecast to see what state can afford in 2023-2024 budget
Republican legislative leaders have been urging caution on new spending, but Gov. Eric Holcomb remains hopeful that his legislative priorities can be funded. See what he had to say in this Q&A.
Federal omnibus bill sets end date for continuous Medicaid coverage
During the pandemic, anyone who qualified for Medicaid at any point would keep their coverage, even if their financial circumstances changed for the better.
Jan. 6 report: Trump ‘lit that fire’ of Capitol insurrection
The 814-page report released late Thursday comes after the panel interviewed more than 1,000 witnesses, held 10 hearings and obtained more than a million pages of documents.
Black legislative caucus picks new leaders
Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago,, succeeds state Rep. Robin Shackleford, D-Indianapolis, as chair.
Senate approves $1.7 trillion omnibus bill to fund government
The bipartisan 68-29 vote teed up the measure for debate in the House, which has until the end of Friday to act.
Tension over ballot measure to fund Rebuilding Stronger could get Indiana lawmakers involved
IPS heads into the new year amid public disagreement between district officials and some charters over how much funding from the referendum should be split up between different schools, if voters approve it.
Outgoing secretary of state lands new gig with communications firm
Republican Holli Sullivan has been tabbed to lead business operations in Indiana for Louisville-based C2 Strategic Communications.
Zelensky’s visit yields remarkable moment for two presidents
It offered Zelensky an opportunity to tout his government’s accomplishments in standing up to Russian aggression. It gave Biden a chance to reiterate his “America is back” message.