Candidate Chambers pitches 10-point economic development plan
Former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers, one of six Republicans running for Indiana governor, unveiled his “Play to Win” plan on Monday.
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Governor signs Indy tax district, foreign land ownership bills
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed three bills Friday including one that shifts the requirements for Indianapolis’ downtown economic enhancement district.
Neighborhood awaits replacement of lead pipes
Citizens Energy Group is focusing on the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood in the utility’s next phase of a plan—predicted to cost $500 million—to replace all remaining lead service lines that connect Indianapolis homes and businesses to water.
Law regulating AI usage in elections takes effect
The law requires that candidates include a disclaimer when a political ad includes the use of generative AI, and it creates a path for legal action when candidates believe they are misrepresented.
Farmers market moving from City Market to Monument Circle in 2024
The Original Farmers’ Market, typically held outside of the City Market on East Market Street, will take place on the southwest quadrant of Monument Circle this year due to the closure of the City Market for a redevelopment project.
Altered downtown Indy tax district legislation hits governor’s desk
Indianapolis’ planned Mile Square economic enhancement district will likely operate from a smaller tax pool and with a majority state-appointed board under state legislation.
Key moments from the first GOP debate for Indiana governor
All six Republican candidates for Indiana governor gathered onstage Monday night at The Palladium in Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts and attempted to set themselves apart from the crowded field.
Legislature sends new rules for Indy downtown tax district to governor
The bill, now headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb for consideration, would let some property owners opt out of paying the tax and cap the revenue but let the city expand the district.
Most Indianapolis parks now offering free Wi-Fi access
Nineteen Indianapolis parks currently have access to free high-speed wireless internet, with another 10 slated to receive it by the end of the summer.
Q&A: Indy’s new DMD director talks about housing, downtown and more
Megan Vukusich, who previously worked in city planning in Fishers, said one of her priorities will be creating a resiliency strategy for the Indianapolis downtown.
Indianapolis City Market’s multiyear closure to begin after Friday
Construction on the landmark could last up to two years, according to the city. It’s part of a $200 million redevelopment of the entire block, after which the City Market itself will reopen under a private operator.
State bill threatening IndyGo’s Blue Line project curbed for session
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, announced Thursday that the House would not consider a bill that officials with IndyGo say would kill the planned Blue Line bus rapid-transit line.
Blue Line ‘on life support’ after transit bill advances in Indiana House
Senate Bill 52, a Republican-authored bill that leaders of Indianapolis’ public transit agency say could kill the planned Blue Line, advanced out of committee to the full Indiana House on Tuesday.
Moving city workers a heavy lift but a cost saver
A $7 million, three-phased relocation project will move more than 600 employees across several city agencies from various rented spaces to either the City-County Building or the new Community Justice Campus, on Southeastern Avenue.
Lawmakers likely to study state takeover of Washington, Meridian streets in Indianapolis
The discussion comes amid a debate over plans by IndyGo—the city’s public transportation agency—to create bus-only lanes on Washington Street (previously U.S. 40) as part of its planned Blue Line rapid-transit service.
Lilly Endowment makes $5.5M donation to EmployIndy
EmployIndy, the workforce development organization for Marion County, said the contribution will help the organization sustain and improve it’s youth employment system.
Hogsett appoints director of metropolitan development, two other administration leaders
Megan Vukusich has been with the city of Indianapolis since September after a year as director of planning and zoning for the city of Fishers.
House committee delays vote on Blue Line bill after hours of testimony
Lawmakers on the Indiana House Roads and Transportation Committee heard nearly three hours of testimony Tuesday on Senate Bill 52, mostly from opponents who said the legislation would jeopardize the future of the planned Blue Line bus line and cause Indianapolis to lose out on $150 million in federal infrastructure improvements.
Indianapolis-based entrepreneur Katara McCarty wins pitch competition with mental health app focused on Black women
McCarty, an alumna of Indiana University Kokomo, told reporters that during her upbringing as a foster kid she never would have believed she would be able to successfully launch her own business.
NBA All-Star to bring boost in volunteers, philanthropic funds to Indianapolis
As part of NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis, NBA philanthropic arm NBA Cares is facilitating more than $3.5 million in charitable contributions to support Indiana not-for-profits and causes.