Indiana hemp drug ban clears first hurdle
The legislation matches a federal measure some advocates predict will “decimate” the industry—then sets out regulations for what’s left.
The legislation matches a federal measure some advocates predict will “decimate” the industry—then sets out regulations for what’s left.
The administration released no legislative text nor timeline for related congressional action and did not indicate whether Republican leaders support the proposal.
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.
The governor also celebrated data center development, but he said tech companies should pay for 100% of their power needs.
Some say Braun’s comments signal that Indiana appears to be making headway in discussions that could bring a second NFL franchise to the Hoosier State.
Sheriff Forestal is asking the feds and the state to transfer people held in Indianapolis elsewhere in a timely manner, or the Marion County Sheriff’s Office may need an additional $3 million to continue operating safely, he warned.
During Irwin’s time with Community, the Foundation has raised more than $137 million in donations to be distributed to programs across Community Health Network.
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance’s recommendations would drastically change Indianapolis schools and reduce the power of the elected IPS school board.
Another measure bans ranked choice voting, which isn’t used in Indiana.
The grants supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, including battery plants, hydrogen technology projects, upgrades to the electric grid and efforts to capture carbon dioxide emissions.
In his new job as the mayor’s chief of staff, Chris Bailey said he will continue to focus on public safety. But, he will also work toward the city’s goal to establish a Major League Soccer team and ensuring a safe workplace for city employees.
Projected to open in 2028, the 170-room Ritz-Carlton is expected to be one of the most upscale hotels in central Indiana, along with the InterContinental Indianapolis and the Conrad Indianapolis.
I do not fault Lilly for making its charitable donation to IU. Over the years, Lilly has been extremely generous to our city and state in various ways.
SUN Bucks provides $120 in grocery benefits across a summer per eligible school-age child. The federal government covers the benefit, and splits administrative costs 50-50 with states.
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.
A much-anticipated proposal that would give the Indianapolis mayor more power over schools while reducing the power of the existing elected school board has been filed at the Indiana Statehouse.
House Republicans are emphasizing affordability through deregulation in their legislative priorities. The measures center on local zoning laws for housing, new methods of utility ratemaking and cutting down on code in education.
House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, on Thursday told reporters that discussions involving the Bears need to happen quickly, after the team just last month publicly announced it was expanding its search for a stadium to Indiana.
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.
While Mayor Joe Hogsett remains optimistic at the prospect of bringing a professional soccer team to Indy, Senate Appropriations Committee chair Ryan Mishler told IBJ he’s less certain of a team’s long-term viability.