Quiet, introverted Thompson takes helm of Indiana Ways and Means Committee
More than 20 years into his legislative career, Rep. Jeffrey Thompson be leading the General Assembly in drafting the state’s two-year budget for the first time
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O’Laughlin, former Indianapolis clerk and Indiana treasurer, dies at 93
Marjorie O’Laughlin’s political career began when she was asked by mayoral candidate Richard Lugar, a classmate from Shortridge High School, to run for city clerk in 1967.
Untreated mental illnesses cost state $4.2B annually, report says
The infrastructure of Indiana’s behavioral health treatment system is underfunded and in need of reform, a new report says.
Indiana auditor says all automatic refund checks have been mailed out
The auditor said that while most eligible Hoosiers have received their refunds, “we are aware that many need further assistance to claim it.”
Indiana BMV weighs more branch closures, pushes for more digital transactions
Some Hoosiers are pleading with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to keep local branches open as the agency debates additional closures and pushes for more digital service transactions.
Holcomb heads to Europe to discuss prospects in manufacturing, energy
The Indiana governor will lead a nine-person delegation to Germany and Switzerland next week. It will mark his 13th international trip for economic development opportunities.
Indiana well-positioned to legalize iGaming, state study says
Indiana could earn between $341 million and $943 million in taxes from iGaming over three years, depending on the rate adopted.
Indiana abortion providers accepting patients while state ban stays on hold
Planned Parenthood, historically the largest abortion provider in Indiana, made the procedure available again on Thursday, immediately following the injunction from an Owen Country judge.
Lawmakers eye next budget session with $5B in reserves
Republicans, who hold the supermajority, seemed intent on keeping excess spending low, while Democrats urge investing more in education and public health.
Rokita goes directly to Indiana Supreme Court to try to overturn pause of abortion law
The attorney general is appealing a local judge’s ruling that clinics can resume providing abortions for women who are up to 20 weeks pregnant.
GOP critics say politics drives ESG choices for investment firms
Conservative Republican blowback continues to grow against a concept known as ESG investing, which takes environmental, social and corporate governance concerns into consideration when assessing the value of companies.
In unhealthy Indiana, business and health leaders rally around plan to boost public health spending
A blue-ribbon commission appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb is recommending that the state spend an additional $242 million a year to help local health departments and school districts make their communities healthier.
Agencies largely mum as committee seeks to reshape their powers
Multiple industry groups testified Thursday before an interim Indiana legislative study committee laying the groundwork to curb state agencies’ rulemaking powers—but just one agency showed up.
White House: More than 850K Hoosiers eligible for student loan debt forgiveness
Most of those Indiana recipients could have up to $20,000 forgiven because they received Pell Grants, which are provided to students whose families can’t help them pay for college.
Indiana legislators hear testimony for, against legalizing marijuana
Over the course of four hours, committee members from the interim health committee heard testimony for and against legalization, from veterans using it to treat chronic pain to prosecutors worried about unintended consequences.
Indiana joins 7 states in forming hydrogen coalition
The coalition says the effort will leverage each state’s unique assets while boosting hydrogen production with little to no greenhouse gas emissions.
Thompson named as new Indiana House Ways and Means chairman
Rep. Jeff Thompson, R-Lizton, replaces Ways and Means Chair State Rep. Tim Brown, R-Crawfordsville, who is retiring from the legislature in November after nearly 30 years of service.
Tax-credit online marketplace creates connections for more deals
Indiana’s entrepreneurial community has high hopes that the new service will help attract more out-of-state investment in Hoosier startups.
Indiana unemployment rate continued slow rise in August
An estimated 95,096 Hoosiers are currently unemployed and seeking jobs, the state reported Friday. That’s up from 87,889 in July.
Indiana judge declines request to block state’s abortion ban
The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by abortion clinic operators who argue that the state constitution protects access to the procedure.