Noblesville, Westfield lead the effort for sports district changes
The cities are set to ask state lawmakers to change the rules that govern how and when cities can benefit from taxes generated by sports-related projects.
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What to expect as Braun, McCormick go head-to-head in back-to-back debates
The two major party candidates running for Indiana governor—Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun and Democrat Jennifer McCormick—will spend close to two hours pitching their policy plans and attempting to resonate with voters next week in back-to-back televised debates.
Braun health care plan builds on legislative action that previously failed
In contrast to Gov. Eric Holcomb, who largely stayed out of ongoing legislative negotiations, Braun firmly put his thumb on the scale in favor of one perspective over another across several contentious, ongoing discussions.
Indiana’s highest elected officials are set to get big pay bumps
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s successor will become one of the highest-paid governors in the nation while other offices will see raises between 44% and 66%.
Proposed Citizens LEAP pipeline approved for $325M in state loans
The Indiana Finance Authority approved the loans to support the proposed extension of the Citizens Energy system to provide 25 million gallons of water per day to the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District and surrounding Boone County developments.
Candidates for governor want to seed job growth locally
IBJ asked Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater how they plan to approach economic development and job creation.
Jennifer McCormick releases plan for legalizing marijuana in Indiana
Regulated medical marijuana would be made available initially under McCormick’s plan and, eventually, recreational adult use would be legalized.
Indiana judge rules against abortion providers fighting near-total ban
The providers—including the regional Planned Parenthood affiliate—had sought a permanent injunction to expand the near-total ban’s medical exemptions and to block its requirement that abortions can only be performed at hospitals.
Indiana leaders remember former state Sen. Earline Rogers
Rogers, a Democrat who spent more than three decades in the Indiana General Assembly, died Thursday at the age of 89.
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.
State agencies spent $5 million on travel in 2024 fiscal year
The top spenders mostly covered in-state travel for facility visits, conferences and inspections.
Hogsett prepares to again seek changes to state road-funding formula
But some city-county councilors are so tired of waiting on the Legislature to act that they are suggesting exploring city-based solutions.
Water management emerges as high-stakes statewide issue
State officials, business leaders and other stakeholders say failing to act soon could threaten Indiana’s growth and economic development.
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.
Holcomb names four Indianapolis business leaders for downtown tax board
The appointments are the first of several expected to be made before November for the board, which was authorized by the City-County Council last month.
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.
Holcomb traveling to Slovakia, Italy on economic development trip
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb so far this year has visited Australia, Singapore, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil and Canada across four individual trade trips.
IBJ Podcast: Why is Indiana’s population growth in danger of cratering while the Indy area adds 405K people?
Meager population growth would have serious repercussions for the labor force and economy, putting pressure on officials across the state to make Indiana as appealing a place to live as possible.
Fortville business owners reeling from road construction
Broadway Street in Fortville is a mess of orange construction cones and heavy equipment, with traffic backing up at rush hour and nobody getting anywhere quickly. It’s been this way for 16 months.