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How the state is policing pension asset managers for ESG commitments

July 5, 2024 | Cate Charron

The Indiana State Treasurer’s Office is evaluating about 10 to 15 asset investment managers for possibly oversteppping a new anti-ESG law, which bars the state’s pension board from making investments with the purpose of “influencing any social or environmental policy” for nonfinancial purposes.

IRS apology in Trump-related case reveals agency’s shoddy tax security

July 5, 2024 | The Washington Post

The IRS confirmed to The Washington Post that 80,000 people and businesses have been affected by the leak. IRS officials, pushed by a lawsuit filed by Citadel CEO Kenneth Griffin, apologized to him and the other taxpayers through a news release last week.

Editorial: Special downtown taxing district deserves support despite change

July 5, 2024

The Indianapolis City-County Council plans to reintroduce a proposal on Monday to create a downtown taxing district after making changes meant to bring the ordinance in line with a new state law. Those changes mean that some key downtown property owners—primarily the owners of apartment buildings and single-family homes—won’t be required to pay the tax […]

Nate Feltman: Indiana has had some fireworks in the first half of the year

July 5, 2024 | Nate Feltman

Eli Lilly and Co., Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, the IUPUI split and other big stories have kept the newsroom busy in 2024.

Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education

July 8, 2024 | Associated Press

The dimming view of whether college is worth the time and money cuts across all demographics—including gender, age, political affiliation.

Wells, White vie to for attorney general nod at state Democratic convention

July 10, 2024 | Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Four others will be seeking a lieutenant governor nomination at Saturday’s event.

Former state legislator Eberhart sentenced to prison in casino fraud case

July 10, 2024 | IBJ Staff

Sean Eberhart admitted using his position as a lawmaker “to enrich himself by soliciting and accepting gifts, payments, and other things of value” from Spectacle Entertainment in exchange for “favorable official action.”

Safe Harbor Policy provides ‘carrot’ for voluntary M&A misconduct disclosures

July 11, 2024 | Daniel Carson, The Indiana Lawyer

To give an added jolt to government efforts to deter criminal misconduct in merger and acquisition transactions, the U.S. Department of Justice unveiled a new Safe Harbor Policy last year geared toward voluntary self-disclosures.

Candidates hopeful ahead of state Democrat party convention

July 12, 2024 | Alexa Shrake, Indiana Lawyer

Two women will have their eyes on one thing on Saturday–the delegate nomination for Indiana attorney general at the Democratic Party State Convention.

New animal shelter finally on the way

July 12, 2024 | Taylor Wooten

It’s been a long time coming, but Indianapolis city leaders hope to have a new animal shelter up and running by 2026.

Editorial: Federal tech hub funding is big win

July 12, 2024

The bottom line is that the CHIPS Act is not just revving up semiconductor manufacturing in the United States; as we’ve noted previously, it’s also helping to build the technological infrastructure required to create the innovations needed for the future.

Goodin confirmed as McCormick’s running mate at Democratic state convention

July 13, 2024 | Cate Charron

Also on Saturday, Destiny Wells topped Beth White to become the Democratic candidate for attorney general to challenge incumbent Todd Rokita.

Wells receives Democratic nomination for Indiana attorney general

July 13, 2024 | Alexa Shrake, Indiana Lawyer

Destiny Wells will battle Republican incumbent Indiana Attorney Todd Rokita for the top legal officer position in the state after receiving the delegate nomination at Saturday’s state Democratic Party convention.

UPDATE: Trump injured in rally shooting; gunman and spectator dead

July 13, 2024 | Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump, appearing at a rally in Pennsylvania, was injured but “fine” after what’s believed to be the first attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.

Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

July 14, 2024 | Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life injected fresh uncertainty into an already tumultuous presidential campaign.

Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns about prosecutor

July 15, 2024 | Associated Press

The judge’s order is a mammoth legal victory for Trump as he recovers from a weekend assassination attempt and prepares to accept the Republican nomination in Milwaukee this week.

Trump announces Ohio Sen. JD Vance as vice president pick

July 15, 2024 | Associated Press

The 39-year-old Vance rose to national fame with the 2016 publication of his memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” He was elected to the Senate in 2022 and has become one of the staunchest champions of the former president’s “Make America Great Again” agenda.

Biden to unveil plan to cap rents as GOP convention begins

July 15, 2024 | The Washington Post

The plan is likely to prove controversial among economists, including many Democrats. Experts on both sides of the aisle tend to argue that government limits on rent discourage new development by making it less lucrative.

Online vendors already cashing in on Trump assassination attempt