State legislator shuts down legislation curtailing Indy’s billboard laws
House Roads and Transportation Committee Chair State Rep. Jim Pressel did not take a committee vote on the legislation and pulled it from the agenda.
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Are Andrea Hunley’s website updates a hint at 2027 mayoral run?
Hunley announced last month she will not seek re-election for her Senate District 46 seat, and recent tweaks to her campaign website add to the speculation that she might be preparing to mount a run for Indianapolis mayor.
Indiana will likely finally consolidate townships. But how?
Critics say the township model is outdated and inefficient and adds an unnecessary layer of government. Legislation from both chambers of the Indiana Statehouse would pare down township government.
Q&A: Shea Joyce, Indy’s new deputy mayor of operations and government affairs
Joyce, an Indianapolis native and former André Carson campaign staffer, has stepped into a newly created cabinet role within Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration.
UPDATE: Despite opposition from councilors and neighbors, Martindale-Brightwood data center gets initial OK
The Metropolitan Development Commission hearing examiner’s approval of Los Angeles-based Metrobloks’ rezoning request came despite strong opposition from Martindale-Brightwood residents and some members of the City-County Council.
Martindale-Brightwood residents ask Mayor Joe Hogsett to intervene in data center development
The coalition asked that Hogsett and other city leaders pause any decisions on the proposed 14-acre data center development until there is comprehensive environmental testing, remediation and a community impact review regarding the project.
Frustrations remain for forest alliance even after shifting strategies
The group wants the city to dedicate funding to buy forested areas, to protect them from private development.
Speedway town official files to challenge Ryan Mears in Marion County prosecutor race
Philip Foust, a Republican, worked in the Prosecutor’s Office from 2015 to 2021 and saw “how dramatically it has drifted from its core mission,” he said in a press release announcing his candidacy.
Election board probe finds secretary of state likely violated campaign laws in ad
The Marion County Election Board voted to give Diego Morales about a month to respond to the findings of the investigation.
Lauth Group, Schmidt Associates to study redevelopment possibilities for Washington Square Mall
Developers and architects are teaming with the town of Cumberland and Indianapolis City-County Councilor Michael-Paul Hart for a study into the deteriorating retail center’s potential, the parties announced Wednesday.
Laurel Judkins to lead Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee
Judkins has more than two decades of diverse experience in both the public and private sectors.
Developer withdraws rezoning request for proposed Pike Township data center
American Tower Co. submitted plans for the project to the city of Indianapolis late last year. The proposed plans called for a single-story data center that would use about 4 megawatts of power.
Harrison exhibit challenges visitors to recommit to our founding values
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site display that honors three members of the Harrison family coincides with the nation’s celebration of 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Stakeholders weren’t happy with Indianapolis decisions, so they took fights to the Statehouse
Local Democrats who have a stronghold on Indianapolis generally oppose intervention from the Republican supermajority that passes policies at the Indiana Statehouse, but Indianapolis Republicans are willing to invite it.
Incoming police chief Tanya Terry enjoyed years of ‘street cop’ work
Terry had been a beat cop for 15 years with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department before higher-ups encouraged her to begin ascending through the ranks.
Council committee shies away from moratorium as it weighs data center regulations
The Indianapolis City-County Council Environmental Sustainability Committee met Wednesday evening for the sole purpose of discussing data center development in Indianapolis
Mayor Joe Hogsett appoints 27-year veteran as Indy’s first female police chief
She replaces outgoing Chief Chris Bailey, who announced earlier this month that he would leave the role to become Hogsett’s chief deputy mayor.
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears launches reelection bid
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, the Indianapolis Democrat was coy about the prospect of a potential mayoral run in 2027.
Indianapolis extends Travel Warning, urges patience after snowfall
A Travel Warning is the highest level of local travel advisory and means that travel can be restricted to emergency management workers only.
New City-County Council leaders want to leave 2025 drama behind
New Democratic leaders say they want to concentrate on policymaking, collaboration and transparency.