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Medicaid changes could have big state impact

February 7, 2020 | John Russell

The Trump administration has announced it would allow states to add eligibility requirements, benefit changes and drug-coverage limits, which could limit what the government will spend for certain enrollees.

By avoiding primary, Myers can focus on November gubernatorial election

February 7, 2020 | Samm Quinn

Dr. Woody Myers’ newly cleared path to the Democratic nomination is a bonus for the Indiana Democratic Party, which will face an uphill battle if it’s going to seriously challenge Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb.

2020 Forty Under 40: Blair Milo

February 7, 2020 | Erica Irish

Blair Milo was serving as the LaPorte mayor when Gov. Eric Holcomb asked her to join his administration as secretary of career connections and talent, overseeing the state’s Next Level Jobs initiative to connect Hoosiers with high-paying, high-demand jobs.

2020 Forty Under 40: Brad Rateike

February 7, 2020 | Erica Irish

Brad Rateike is back to building his communications firm after spending two years in Washington, D.C., serving as director of cabinet communications for the White House.

Karen Pence touts Trump’s re-election bid with Indiana filing

February 5, 2020

President Trump won’t be alone on Indiana’s Republican primary ballot in May. Another presidential hopeful filed his candidacy on Tuesday, according to the Indiana secretary of state’s office.

Tech exec Owens drops bid for governor, endorses Myers

February 5, 2020

Supply Kick CEO Josh Owens said the move to suspend his campaign—which comes two days before the candidate filing deadline—lets Woody Myers become the party’s presumptive nominee.

Regional airline to add base, new nonstop routes at Indianapolis International Airport

February 5, 2020 | IBJ Staff

The airline, which plans to create 55 jobs and establish three nonstop routes from Indianapolis, plans to immediately begin hiring pilots, flight attendants, customer service agents, mechanics and ground personnel to support the new operations.

State lawmakers send school ‘hold harmless’ bill to governor

February 4, 2020 | Emma Kate Fittes, Chalkbeat Indiana

Schools won’t be punished for low test scores earned during the first two years of the state’s new ILEARN test—a move by state lawmakers Monday that will render schools’ 2019 and 2020 state grades essentially meaningless.

Indiana push for pregnant worker protections gets sidelined

February 3, 2020 | Associated Press

The proposal faced opposition from some business groups, including the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Manufacturers Association.

Editorial: Gambling regulators must be thorough in campaign finance investigation

January 31, 2020

The allegations in question—which involve a scheme to illegally funnel campaign contributions to an Indiana congressional campaign—are the type that should be especially concerning to a regulatory agency. If true, they demonstrate no respect for the law, government structure and regulation.

Versatile auto racer John Andretti dies at 56

January 30, 2020 | Associated Press

Andretti won on dirt tracks, street courses and superspeedways. He won an endurance race, competed in dragsters and became an iron man in IndyCar and NASCAR. And he used his platform and passion for racing to help others.

Distracted driving bill passes House, moves to Senate

January 30, 2020 | Emily Ketterer, The StatehouseFile.com

The House has passed legislation that would bar all drivers from having their phones in their hands while driving. House Bill 1070 passed 86-10 on Wednesday. The two-page bill, authored by Rep. Holli Sullivan, R-Evansville, updates a current law passed in 2011 that requires all phones must be used hands-free while behind the wheel of […]

Indiana governor signs spending plan for surplus revenue

January 29, 2020 | Associated Press

By paying for the projects with surplus cash instead of issuing debt as originally planned, state officials estimate it could save the state more than $130 million over 20 years.

Indiana lawmakers pass bill aimed at addressing health care costs

January 28, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

The Indiana House approved legislation that would attempt to end surprise billing, and the Indiana Senate approved a bill that could establish a statewide all-payer claims database.

Speedway Democrat not seeking re-election to Statehouse

January 28, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

Indiana Rep. Karlee Macer, of Speedway, announced Tuesday that she won’t run for re-election for House District 92 this year. She previously considered a run for governor.

Bill that seeks more protections for pregnant workers advances

January 27, 2020 | Associated Press

The Senate Family and Children Services Committee voted 7-2 Monday to endorse the bill, even though some business groups argued it wasn’t necessary and could lead to greater burdens on small businesses.

Holcomb says he supports gaming commission investigation into Centaur

January 27, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday said he backs the Indiana Gaming Commission’s probe into casino executives who have been implicated in a federal campaign finance scheme. The investigation has delayed action on a proposed new Indiana casino.

IBJ Podcast: The session so far—health care, teacher evaluations and hands-free phone use

January 27, 2020

IBJ’s Statehouse reporter Lindsey Erdody breaks down what bills are moving, which ones already are dead and what’s about to hit Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk.

Indiana casino approval delayed while state probes former Centaur execs

January 24, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

The Indiana Gaming Commission confirmed Friday that is postponing approval of a new Indiana casino while it investigates allegations that top executives at former Indianapolis racino business Centaur Gaming were involved in directing illegal campaign contributions to an Indiana congressional candidate in 2015.

Health care bills unlikely to remedy cost crisis