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Gregory Porter: Law harms efforts to pay down debt, retain workers

June 3, 2022 | Rep. Greg Porter

We are at a crossroads for determining our state’s future success: Either we keep doing business as usual, or we decide to invest in our residents’ education, economic welfare and health outcomes.

Indiana court strikes down emergency law fought by governor

June 3, 2022 | Associated Press

The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday threw out a law that gave state legislators increased power to intervene during public health emergencies, agreeing with arguments from Gov. Eric Holcomb that the move violated the state constitution.

Treasury Secretary Yellen expects inflation to ‘remain high’

June 7, 2022 | Associated Press

The Federal Reserve and Treasury Department have been increasingly blamed by legislators and the public for allowing inflation to reach record highs—notably an 8.3% leap in consumer prices over the past year.

U.S. solar companies weigh challenge to Biden’s pause on tariffs

June 7, 2022 | Associated Press

Some domestic producers say President Biden’s actions would help China’s state-subsidized solar companies at the expense of U.S. manufacturers.

U.S. watchdog warns unemployment benefits are at ‘high risk’ of fraud, abuse

June 7, 2022 | The Washington Post

The Government Accountability Office’s findings underscore the immense task facing Washington as it attempts to keep watch over the roughly $5 trillion in emergency aid it approved since the start of the pandemic.

Holcomb proposes $1B refund for Indiana taxpayers

June 9, 2022 | IBJ Staff

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced a plan on Thursday to call a special legislative session at the end of June and propose that $1 billion in state reserves be returned to Indiana taxpayers. Each taxpayer would collect about $225 under the plan.

Capitol riot panel blames Trump for 1/6 ‘attempted coup’

June 10, 2022 | Associated Press

Testimony showed Thursday how Trump clung to his own false claims of election fraud, beckoning supporters to the Capitol on Jan. 6 when Congress would certify the election results.

Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Let’s rearrange ‘just’ in our vocabulary

June 10, 2022 | Jennifer Wagner Chartier/ Special to IBJ

The way we sort and dismiss differing views makes it nearly impossible to have rational conversations about anything.

Deborah Daniels: Who are the real Republicans?

June 10, 2022 | Deborah Daniels

The party of Reagan was one of purpose and optimism.

Karen Celestino-Horseman: Convention of States needs to be better exposed

June 10, 2022 | Karen Celestino-Horseman

So far this year, the legislatures of Wisconsin, Nebraska, West Virginia and South Carolina have passed resolutions calling for a constitutional convention.

Whitley Yates: Avoid ‘us’ versus ‘them,’ instead think ‘we’

June 10, 2022 | Whitley Yates

It is comfortable, and dare I say, ‘safe,’ to sit in the silos of sameness and discuss the ills of our state or our country with people who agree with you.

U.S. Rep. Andre Carson: Business community can help fight for change

June 10, 2022 | Andre Carson / Special to IBJ

I must be frank: These shootings are a direct result of Republican policies that help dangerous, angry and unstable individuals buy or own guns, as well as their party’s unwavering loyalty to the gun lobby that finances their campaigns.

Pierre Atlas: Reasonable reforms should be discussed

June 10, 2022 | Pierre Atlas

The AR-15 and its numerous variants … are the most popular civilian rifles in the United States.

Rep. Ed DeLaney: Republican proposed solutions have little effect

June 10, 2022 | Rep. Ed DeLaney / Special to IBJ

The list of those blamed for the deaths in Uvalde grows apace.

Hot race for secretary of state to enliven GOP state convention

June 10, 2022 | Barb Berggoetz / Special to IBJ

IBJ asked the four candidates to answer questions regarding election security and participation. Holli Sullivan, the current secretary of state, opted not to respond in time for IBJ’s publication deadline.

U.S. inflation rises again, hitting 40-year high of 8.6%

June 10, 2022 | Associated Press

Some evidence in recent weeks had suggested that inflation might be moderating, particularly for long-lasting goods that were caught up in supply chain snarls and shortages last year. But that trend appeared to reverse itself in May.

Memory bank: Funeral procession

June 10, 2022

Pictured is former Vice President Charles Fairbanks’ funeral procession through Indianapolis in June 1918. Born and raised in Ohio, Fairbanks moved to Indianapolis and opened a law practice here after graduating from law school. He became active in the state’s Republican Party and ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate in 1893. In 1897, the Indiana Legislature […]

Editorial: Court ruling rightfully ends unnecessary GOP legal fight