Settlement: Duke to consider selling Indiana coal units amid switch to natural gas
The Plainfield-headquartered utility said its agreement aligns with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s pro-coal goals.
Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Housing advocates ask Braun for dedicated task force in letter signed by nearly 700 supporters
Community economic development group Prosperity Indiana said the state has only 38 affordable rental homes available for every 100 extremely low-income Hoosier households.
Hoosier homeowners have seen 16% rise in insurance premiums over past 3 years, report says
One in every 54 policies, or 1.8%, were canceled due to nonpayment in 2022, according to the center’s analysis of Federal Insurance Office data.
Simon cites Indiana connections, lawsuit risks for redomiciling
One of the nation’s largest real estate companies has transferred its corporate registration back to Indiana from the state of Delaware.
Hoosier Lottery adjusts forecast, OKs ‘cautious’ business plan for next year
In a forecast revealed during a Tuesday commission meeting, lottery revenues were expected to end the 2025 fiscal year on June 30 down by almost 4%.
Ratepayer protection agency recommends against Duke’s coal-to-gas push
The state agency tasked with protecting utility consumers has asked regulators to reject Duke Energy Indiana’s plan to retire two coal-powered units and replace them with new natural gas units.
Strategic legislative revisions aid renewed Indiana drive for tolling
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s administration is getting serious about tolling to make up for falling fuel tax revenue and to upgrade aging highways.
Indiana crackdown on ‘predatory’ towing to take effect in July
Surveyed commercial carriers logged the most “predatory” towing incidents relative to mileage in Indiana between 2021 and 2023, according to a report by the American Transportation Research Institute.
Indiana elections chief defends voting ban on ‘unsecured’ student IDs after legal challenge
A trio of plaintiffs alleged that a new state law “deliberately abridges young voters’ right to vote,” in violation of the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Braun chides Beckwith for Three-Fifths Compromise comments, defends tax plan
Indiana cabinet members, lawmakers, lobbyists and more gathered Wednesday to celebrate Gov. Mike Braun’s first 100 days in office—but the man of the hour had tough words for his second-in-command.
Indiana Economic Development Foundation releases annual audits at Gov. Braun’s demand
The state-affiliated nonprofit averaged more than $2 million in spending annually on travel and more.
Partisan school board bill narrowly avoids tie vote, goes to governor
Indiana is set to join the handful of states running partisan school board elections after a squeaker of a final vote Thursday—pending a decision from Republican Gov. Mike Braun.
Indiana bills on Illinois absorption, prosecutors crackdown and local road funding sent to governor
Legislation to study the absorption of secessionist Illinois counties heads to Gov. Mike Braun, along with measures to examine “noncompliant” prosecutors and expand local road-funding options.
Bills affecting immigration, IEDC limits and more head to governor
Dozens of bills received final concurrence votes in the Indiana House and Senate on Wednesday.
Indiana House Republicans OK massive local property, income tax plan that Democrats dub a ‘scam’
House Democrats accused their GOP colleagues of strong-arming local units of governments into raising local income taxes to make up property tax revenue losses.
After third committee vote, Delta-8 regulations head to Indiana House floor
Senate Bill 478 sets out advertising, age-limit, licensing, packaging, testing and other requirements for the hemp-derived products.
Panel strikes utility pole compromise to boost Indiana broadband access
Lawmakers on Tuesday also expanded a nuclear development bill beyond a pilot.
Legislation on vote center study, student ID voting ban, income tax cuts sent to governor
In addition, the Indiana House approved towing regulations after months of strife within the Republican supermajority.
‘Better in Indiana’: Bill to absorb Illinois communities advances to Senate floor
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker previously called Indiana’s legislation “a stunt.” He’d need to bless the move, but companion legislation is already dead.
Indiana considers ban on all marijuana advertising—not just on billboards
The legislation goes beyond the billboard-specific prohibition advanced by a Senate panel last week.