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Indy touts early success in homeless housing plan

September 11, 2026

Taylor Wooten

City officials plan to nearly double soon the number of apartments they provide through a master-leasing program to people experiencing homelessness.

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Some say city-funded ads for lesser known elected office look like campaigning

September 11, 2026

Taylor Wooten

The campaign costs $3,500 per month, which the Indianapolis City-County Council authorized through Proposal No. 124 this summer.

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Indianapolis councilor Ali Brown resigns to take nonprofit leadership post

September 10, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Brown, a Democrat representing District 10, which includes much of Lawrence, will become executive director at the Indiana Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs beginning Sept. 13.

Mayoral candidate Vop Osili pitches plan to increase city’s affordable housing supply

September 10, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Osili’s proposal calls for creating more than 5,000 housing units and bringing the Indianapolis Housing Agency director into the mayor’s cabinet.

Indianapolis downtown district spending plan outlined for 2027

September 10, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Stakeholders in the downtown economic enhancement district learned more about the $5.3 million spending plan for 2027 on Wednesday.

Hogsett says decision on whether to seek 4th term to come in November

September 8, 2026 | Taylor Wooten and

Mickey Shuey

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, 69, has remained coy about whether he intends to run for another term. Initially, he called the 2023 race his “final” run for the office, but has has since reopened the door to another.

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful launches $4M campaign for 50th anniversary

September 8, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

The funds raised will be used for a new ecology and workforce development facility, three large green spaces and a fund to maintain existing parks.

Newly selected Indy Councilor Josh Masquelier motivated by ‘civic duty,’ basic services

September 4, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Masquelier was the sole candidate and was selected unanimously by Republican Marion County precinct committeeman within District 21.

Three takeaways from college leaders at Indy Chamber event

September 3, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Nine higher education leaders from Indiana took the stage at the University of Indianapolis on Wednesday evening to highlight ways in which their institutions are meeting the state’s business needs.

Uncertainty over how to enact, afford safeguards clouds path forward for Rocky Ripple

August 28, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Rocky Ripple officials say this month’s flooding made it clear just how critical it is that the small town just northwest of Butler University replace its earthen levee with stronger flood protection.

Secretary of state candidates meet for first debate

August 26, 2026 | Joey Harris and Taylor Wooten

Both the moderators and Indy Chamber President Matt Mindrum noted the increased attention the office has received this election cycle.

Council panel advances bond packages for new IMPD North District HQ and public works garage

August 25, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

The Indianapolis City-County Council’s Administration and Finance Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved proposals to issue bonds totaling $27.5 million for the two new projects.

Irvington Community Schools, neighbors sue to stop east-side data center project

August 24, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

It is the third legal challenge regarding an Indianapolis data center zoning decision.

Massive tax break for Sabey data center requires investment in aquatic center, roads, utility upgrades

August 20, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

An assessment conducted by Indy Economic Development Inc. found that the project would make Sabey Corp. a major taxpayer in Indianapolis both during the abatement period and after.

Indianapolis data center moratorium receives final approval

August 19, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

The Wednesday vote put into effect a pause on approvals on new data center projects until after Dec. 31, 2027.

MDC to consider nearly $250M in tax breaks for Sabey’s planned data center

August 18, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Seattle-based Sabey Corp. plans to build a co-location data center facility on 130 acres on the far-southwest side of the city.

Where to donate to help central Indiana neighbors hit by flooding

August 17, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Here is a roundup of organizations seeking monetary assistance, donations of goods and volunteers to help those impacted by the flooding.

Pressel: Indy council’s tax hike creates ‘concrete’ funding source for match

August 12, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

State Rep. Jim Pressel, a Republican who lives in LaPorte County, is chairman of the House Roads and Transportation Committee.

Indy council overturns Hogsett’s veto, passes vehicle tax hike

August 10, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

The proposal will increase the excise surtax from an average of $20 annually to a flat fee of $100.

Hogsett presents a $1.9B budget for 2027 to City-County Council

August 10, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Most agencies see increases in the proposed budget, a sharp contrast to the previous budgeting process.

New vision unveiled for vacant Carrier-Bryant site in Riverside neighborhood

August 7, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Several redevelopment opportunities have been presented over the years, but none have come to fruition.

Ahead of council vote on veto, Republican introduces new plan for Indy road funding

August 7, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

In contrast, Hogsett’s plan and a new one from Councilor Michael-Paul Hart rely mostly on projected income tax growth rather than a new tax.