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EPA proposes strict emission limits to boost U.S. electric vehicle sales

April 12, 2023 | Associated Press

The proposed regulation, announced Wednesday by the EPA, would set tailpipe emissions limits for the 2027 through 2032 model years that are the strictest ever imposed—and call for far more new EV sales than the auto industry agreed to less than two years ago.

Court preserves access to abortion pill but tightens rules

April 13, 2023 | Associated Press

The ruling late Wednesday temporarily narrowed a decision by a lower court judge in Texas that had completely blocked the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the nation’s most commonly used method of abortion.

Senate unveils budget with no expansion for school voucher program

April 13, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

The most glaring contrast between the Senate and House proposals is the way in which they intend to expand funding to charter schools.

Top 2024 hopefuls to address NRA convention in Indianapolis

April 14, 2023 | Associated Press

Donald Trump, Mike Pence and other prominent Republicans are set to take part in the National Rifle Association annual event starting Friday at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.

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Rep. Ed DeLaney: Charter schools’ quest for tax dollars is out of control

April 14, 2023 | Rep. Ed DeLaney / Special to IBJ

Charter schools are not responsible to the elected school boards or taxpayers from whom they want property tax dollars.

Dr. Richard Feldman: We should allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control

April 14, 2023 | Dr. Richard Feldman

Unplanned/unintended pregnancies are related to increased maternal and infant mortality.

Una Osili: Controversial ESG investing is poorly understood

April 14, 2023 | Una Osili

Critics … argue that ESG investing lacks consistent measurement standards and oversight.

Columbia Club eyeing rooftop upgrades with deck, dining space estimated at $10M

April 14, 2023 | Mickey Shuey

The rooftop plans call for an outdoor deck with seating for more than 50 people, as well as an indoor space with a small kitchen, a bar and table seating for another 50 people.

Indiana Senate budget strips proposed funding for Martin University

April 17, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

Indiana’s only predominately Black university is slated to miss out on a $10 million cash infusion under a budget proposal introduced by Senate Republicans on Friday.

Shackleford’s proposals include more help for small businesses

April 17, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

State Rep. Robin Shackleford, a Democratic candidate for Indianapolis mayor, said she would slash licensing fees for new businesses and award more city contracts to small, locally owned businesses if she’s elected.

Developer proposes 260-acre residential development in Zionsville

April 18, 2023 | Daniel Bradley

The Wild Air development would include would include eight different “block” areas with hundreds of single-family homes, townhouses and apartments, as well as some retail space.

Indiana Senate approves handgun training fund for teachers

April 18, 2023 | Associated Press

Supporters have said the 40 hours of optional training would help teachers learn how to defend themselves and students if needed, especially in situations with an active shooter.

Fox News, Dominion settle defamation lawsuit for $787.5 million

April 19, 2023 | Associated Press

The eye-popping figure—the largest publicly disclosed monetary settlement ever in an American defamation action—averted what could have been an even costlier outcome for Fox and its parent company, Fox Corp.

Senate’s $43.3B state budget advances to conference committee, where negotiations will continue

April 19, 2023 | Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The proposed version of the budget doesn’t include any expansion of school vouchers, which House Speaker Todd Huston has personally pushed for, nor does it finalize funding for mental health and public health commitments.

Homebuilder proposes 220 new houses along 96th Street in Fishers

April 20, 2023 | Daniel Bradley

The 109-acre Flat Fork development would be divided into eastern and western parcels with 96 lots on 46 acres in one section and 124 lots on 59 acres in the other.

21st Century Scholar enrollment, military tax exemption bills head to governor

April 20, 2023 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Lawmakers are still hashing out other proposals to require financial literacy education and decrease health care costs

U.S. House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women’s teams

April 20, 2023 | Associated Press

The House action comes as at least 20 other states, including Indiana, have imposed similar limits on trans athletes at the K-12 or collegiate level.

2023 Forty Under 40 Alumni of the Year: Fishers’ first mayor has more he hopes to accomplish

April 21, 2023 | Samm Quinn

Fadness, who grew up on the family farm in North Dakota, never wanted to be a politician. He figured he’d be a farmer.

More money means more funding decisions for Indiana lawmakers as session nears end

April 21, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

A projected $1.5 billion in new revenue will add new drama to the final week of this year’s legislative session as the Indiana General Assembly grapples with how much to raise funding for public health, education and debt obligations.

Lawmakers wrangle over workforce initiatives