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Teacher pay action not on GOP’s agenda in 2020 General Assembly

January 5, 2020 | Associated Press

Members of the Republican-dominated General Assembly are set to return Monday to the Statehouse in Indianapolis for their 2020 session, during which they will face continued calls from teacher unions and Democrats for better teacher pay.

Some Indiana retailers say they’re unaware of tobacco age change

January 5, 2020 | Associated Press

It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product—including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes—to anyone under 21, according to federal law.

Ed Feigenbaum: Health care, education, criminal justice will dominate Legislature

January 3, 2020

Much of the 2020 legislative work will be directed to helping shape (and immunize against) election debate and making a head start on some of the tougher, long-term issues that will be ripe for resolution in 16 months.

Live dealer games starting at 2 casinos in central Indiana

December 31, 2019 | Associated Press

Officials of Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson and Indiana Grand Racing and Casino in Shelbyville have long pushed for the change that they expect will draw more gamblers and boost state tax revenue.

2019 YEAR IN REVIEW: A month-by-month look at other big 2019 stories

December 27, 2019

2019 was a year of big changes—some good, some bad, but all interesting. Here’s a rundown of the biggest news of the year.

10 news events that changed central Indiana in 2019

December 26, 2019 | Lesley Weidenbener

There was no shortage of huge news stories in central Indiana this year—with Roger Penske’s purchase of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the launching of the Red Line and the closing of trucking giant Celadon.

Indiana AG faces spending scrutiny as groping case nears end

December 22, 2019 | Associated Press

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, who awaits the outcome of a professional misconduct complaint involving his alleged drunken groping of four women, is facing scrutiny over a string of financial decisions he’s made since taking office.

State expecting to bring in more revenue than previously estimated

December 20, 2019 | Lindsey Erdody

The state is expecting an additional $531 million in revenue over the next biennium, according to a forecast released Friday. The additional dollars would bring reserves up to $2.4 billion in 2020 and $2.6 billion in 2021.

Brian Tabor: Calling Indiana an outlier hurts economic development

December 20, 2019

According to national data, health insurance premiums in Indiana are below the national average and almost all states in our region. We can build on the strength of Indiana’s existing health care system while reducing costs, but we must do so without blaming one segment like hospitals.

Dana Black: Fix Indiana’s problems before you tell the story

December 20, 2019

You can’t just talk about Indiana being a quality place. You must make it a quality place.

Indiana resisting marijuana trend of neighboring states

December 16, 2019 | Associated Press

Indiana lawmakers have not seriously debated proposals such as allowing medical marijuana or removing the threat of jail time for possessing small amounts of the drug, even as recreational marijuana sales have won approval in Michigan and Illinois and medical use is allowed in Ohio.

Vaping crisis could be impetus for Legislature to raise smoking age to 21

December 13, 2019 | Lindsey Erdody

Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly. But the leadership support doesn’t make the bill a slam dunk.

Pence traveling to Indiana for private event with governor

December 11, 2019 | Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence’s office announced Wednesday that Pence will fly Friday afternoon into Indianapolis International Airport and take part in what it calls a roundtable for Gov. Eric Holcomb, who is seeking reelection next year.

Ex-Evansville mayor enters race for Indiana attorney general

December 10, 2019 | Associated Press

Democrat Jonathan Weinzapfel announced his campaign Tuesday, saying he would “restore honor and integrity to the attorney general’s office.”

Michael Leppert: The Red for Ed rally changed the context of 2020

December 6, 2019 | Michael Leppert

Holcomb will need to overcome a legacy of choices that have led us here, many of which preceded him.

Lopez: We’re winning. Why shouldn’t we talk about it?

December 6, 2019 | Danny Lopez

We have to toot our own horns.

Curt Smith: Attorney general, 5th District will be races to watch

December 6, 2019 | Curt Smith / Special to IBJ

Party insiders worry Curtis Hill is vulnerable, and anyone who wins the Democratic nomination could run a negative campaign.

Hamilton County named state’s fourth 21st Century Talent Region

December 5, 2019 | Kurt Christian

Hamilton County officials are taking a more narrow approach than the state’s other 21st Century Talent Regions to promote educational attainment, foster higher incomes and grow its population.

Indiana teacher rally not changing GOP school funding stance

December 4, 2019 | Associated Press

Republicans who control the Indiana Statehouse aren’t showing any signs that a rally by several thousand teachers on its doorsteps two weeks ago has swayed them to boost education funding anytime soon.

Republicans tap deputy speaker to replace departing Bosma

December 2, 2019 | Lindsey Erdody

Todd Huston, of Fishers, became co-chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee during the 2019 session and played a big role in crafting the 2020-2021 state budget.

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