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UPDATE: Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: ‘We made a lot of noise’ by rolling out Bears proposal

January 18, 2026 | Mickey Shuey

The public push by the northwest Indiana city, which includes a website called BearStadiumDistrict.com, comes after state lawmakers introduced a framework for the development of a new stadium governing body and financing mechanism.

Indiana bicycle manufacturer’s push puts it at odds with much of industry

January 16, 2026 | Daniel Lee

Guardian Bikes has proposed to the federal government that aluminum and steel in imported bicycles, bicycle frames and certain parts, as well as e-bikes, be subject to an additional 50% tariff.

Utility deregulation: Free-market savings or risky bet?

January 16, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

Two bills from Republican lawmakers could allow businesses, and potentially individual households, to get their electricity from a provider other than their local utility company.

Indiana hemp drug ban clears first hurdle

January 16, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The legislation matches a federal measure some advocates predict will “decimate” the industry—then sets out regulations for what’s left.

UPDATE: Bears say GOP stadium legislation is ‘significant milestone’ in talks to move team

January 15, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

Language introduced in the Indiana Senate on Thursday would create a stadium authority authorized to acquire land, finance capital improvements and enter into leases with private entities, including NFL teams.

Vop Osili announces run for Indianapolis mayor

January 15, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Osili becomes the first Democrat to launch a mayoral bid in what could be a crowded race to succeed Mayor Joe Hogsett, who said during his 2023 campaign that his third term would also be his final.

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

January 13, 2026 | Associated Press

“All U.S. automakers are doing great,” Trump said.

Inflation cooled slightly in December–though it remains above Fed’s target

January 13, 2026 | Associated Press

Signs that inflation is cooling could make it more likely that the Federal Reserve will reduce its key interest rate later this year, which could translate into lower borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.

Hoosier Survey finds support for legalizing marijuana, making health care more affordable

January 12, 2026 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

The survey asked 600 Indiana residents about a wide variety of topics, including what they thought about Indiana as a place to live, taxes, tariffs, redistricting and data centers.

Simons expand property holdings near Gainbridge Fieldhouse

January 9, 2026 | Mickey Shuey

Led by investments at and around Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Herb Simon and his family have spent over $26 million the past two years buying more than a half-dozen downtown properties.

Bill from Indianapolis Republican seeks to ban lobbyists for public schools, universities

January 9, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

Rep. Andrew Ireland said he authored the bill because he’s concerned about school districts hiring lobbyists with money that could be going toward the classroom.

Redistricting foe Sen. Greg Walker changes mind, says he’ll seek reelection

January 8, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Walker was a vocal Republican critic of the redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump—and was one of several lawmakers who faced swatting or other intimidation tactics ahead of the Senate’s vote last month against redrawing the congressional maps.

Hammond residents weigh excitement, concern as Bears explore stadium site

January 7, 2026 | Abriana Herron, Inside INdiana Business

The potential stadium would sit south of Wolf Lake in Hammond’s Robertsdale neighborhood, across from a golf course and near nature trails that draw residents from both Indiana and Illinois.

Eli Lilly set to back Aktis Oncology’s upsized $318M IPO

January 7, 2026 | Bloomberg News

Clinical-stage biotechnology company Aktis Oncology increased the size of its initial public offering by 50% and drew interest from Indianapolis-based Lilly for $100 million of shares in the listing.

Trump officials loosening strings on federal education money for conservative states

January 7, 2026 | Associated Press

Education Secretary Linda McMahon approved Iowa’s plan Wednesday. Indiana and Kansas have also applied to be exempted from certain parts of federal education law, and leaders of other states have expressed interest.

Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again, tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid

January 7, 2026 | Associated Press

Warner’s leadership has repeatedly rebuffed Skydance-owned Paramount’s overtures—and urged shareholders to back its the sale of its streaming and studio business to Netflix for $72 billion. Paramount, meanwhile, has made efforts to sweeten its $77.9 billion hostile offer for the entire company.

Municipal groups welcome newly filed bills to adjust local income tax structures

January 6, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

After months of asking for relief from the new tax structure imposed by the General Assembly in 2025, local units of government could see some relief under proposed changes to the state’s income tax code this session.

Indiana lawmakers say talks with Chicago Bears are in very early stages