Indiana unemployment rate holds steady in May at 2.2%
An estimated 73,911 Hoosiers are currently unemployed and seeking jobs, the state reported Friday. That’s down from 88,240 in December and 100,696 in November.
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Holcomb, associates attacked as too moderate as GOP prepares to nominate candidates
One mailing calls Secretary of State Holli Sullivan a “puppet” of Gov. Eric Holcomb and criticizes him for vetoing a bill banning transgender girls from K-12 girl sports and imposing an “authoritarian lockdown” during the pandemic.
Family sues state over unpaid $2.75M DCS settlement
A couple who had reached a $2.75 million settlement after an Indiana Department of Child Services family case manager was found to have made false allegations of abuse and neglect is now suing the state for not approving the settlement agreement.
Editorial: Court ruling rightfully ends unnecessary GOP legal fight
A sad and blatantly unconstitutional chapter in the history of the Indiana General Assembly has thankfully come to a close, but not without wasting precious legislative and judicial time and hard-earned taxpayer dollars.
Molter appointed newest Indiana Supreme Court justice
Derek Molter is Gov. Eric Holcomb’s second appointment to the Indiana Supreme Court, following the governor’s selection of Justice Christopher Goff in 2017.
Holcomb proposes $1B refund for Indiana taxpayers
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced a plan on Thursday to call a special legislative session at the end of June and propose that $1 billion in state reserves be returned to Indiana taxpayers. Each taxpayer would collect about $225 under the plan.
Indiana getting new Homeland Security executive director
Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Stephen Cox is retiring from his public service role, the state announced Monday.
Indiana court strikes down emergency law fought by governor
The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday threw out a law that gave state legislators increased power to intervene during public health emergencies, agreeing with arguments from Gov. Eric Holcomb that the move violated the state constitution.
Big deals provide economic momentum; state still must focus on workforce
Experts say Indiana can’t take its foot off the proverbial gas; state economic development leaders say they are moving in the right direction.
Governors diverge on gun control, school security efforts
Dismissing proposals to restrict gun ownership, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said the solution is to “focus on the individual problems” and to continue providing grants to schools for security upgrades.
Indiana Global Economic Summit updates: Former Google CEO: Losing to China ‘is not an option’
More than 800 business and government leaders from 30-some countries are in Indianapolis this week for the inaugural Indiana Global Economic Summit. Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development Corp. are using the event to showcase the state as a place for development and innovation. Check back here for updates.
Indiana governor eyes ‘inflationary relief,’ not gas tax cut
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday he was preparing a plan to potentially tap into the growing state budget surplus to help residents with the national inflation jump.
The Freedom Forum podcast: Karrah Herring, Indiana’s chief diversity officer
Since her appointment by Gov. Eric Holcomb, Herring has traveled the state, talking to businesses and organizations—as well as state agencies—about how to find and retain diverse talent, how to create equitable workplaces and how to invest in inclusion efforts.
Indiana lawmakers override governor’s veto of trans sports bill
State senators voted 32-15 in favor of overriding Gov. Eric Holcomb following the same action in a 67-28 vote by the House earlier in the day.
Holcomb heading to World Economic Forum in Davos
The Indiana governor is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion Monday in Davos about high-tech manufacturing with business and labor union executives.
Indiana unemployment rate holds steady in April at 2.2%
An estimated 72,191 Hoosiers are currently unemployed and seeking jobs, the state reported Friday. That’s down from 88,240 in December and 100,696 in November.
Indiana’s total gas tax to remain at 56 cents a gallon in June
Indiana’s average pump price hit $4.62 for a gallon of regular as of Thursday, up from $3.93 a month ago, according to AAA.
Indiana Republicans show no signs of moving for gas-tax cut
Motorists in Indiana are now paying about 56 cents per gallon in state taxes on gasoline—the highest-ever level shown in state records—and the tax is set to increase next month based on rising fuel prices.
Electric vehicle commission is setting stage for industry growth in state
Members are conducting research on everything from the capabilities of Indiana’s current auto manufacturers to potential opportunities for research and development within the EV product industry.
PR veteran picked to lead Governor’s Workforce Cabinet
Longtime public relations strategist Whitney Ertel will take the job May 31, succeeding Patrick McGrew.