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Lieutenant governor candidates debate property taxes, water rights

August 13, 2024 | Cate Charron

Republican Micah Beckwith, Democrat Terry Goodin and Libertarian Tonya Hudson spent most of Tuesday’s agriculture-focused debate arguing over whose tax policies would be most beneficial.

Condoleezza Rice to speak in Indy as part of Economic Club series

August 13, 2024 | Mickey Shuey

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is scheduled to participate in a discussion with Mitch Daniels, the former Indiana governor and Purdue University president.

2024 20 in their Twenties: Kelsey Cook

August 13, 2024 | Marc D. Allan

As membership director of the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation, Kelsey Cook is responsible for the organization’s statewide fellowship program, its Aiming Higher event series, marketing and team support.

Democratic governor nominee blasts GOP-led diploma redesign

August 12, 2024 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick on Monday denounced an ongoing high school diploma redesign as “dismantling” educational rigor in favor of filling positions at Hoosier companies facing worker shortages.

Hogsett apology doesn’t stop potential council probe of allegations against mayor’s ex-aide

August 12, 2024 | Taylor Wooten

The Democratic-controlled City-County Council allowed the immediate introduction of a measure that would potentially let a committee investigate Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett’s response to three women’s sexual harassment allegations against Hogsett’s former top aide, Thomas Cook.

Indy council OKs task force to work toward goal of zero road deaths

August 12, 2024 | Taylor Wooten

The City-County Council also approved measures Monday that would require owners of Airbnb and VRBO rentals and dogs not spayed or neutered to register with the city.

City-County Council approves tax district for downtown enhancements

August 12, 2024 | Taylor Wooten

The taxing district is expected to generate about $4.65 million a year for downtown-focused efforts in Indianapolis, along with funding the operating costs of the low-barrier homeless shelter planned on the southeast side of downtown.

Hogsett’s $1.6B city-county budget proposal includes more support for police, transportation

August 12, 2024 | Cate Charron and Taylor Wooten

Mayor Joe Hogsett’s staff stressed, however, that federal American Rescue Plan Act funds are running dry and union contracts are currently being renegotiated—two factors that constrain spending.

I-69’s final connection to Indianapolis expected to boost Evansville’s economy

August 9, 2024 | Mitzi S. Morris / Special to Inside INdiana Business

Business leaders say the large amount of land that can be developed north of Evansville along the interstate gives the city unlimited possibilities for growth and change.

City-County Council Dems pledge reforms to protect against sexual harassment

August 9, 2024 | Taylor Wooten

Most of the council’s Democratic caucus issued a joint statement Friday morning committing to city human resources reforms in light of sexual harassment allegations against a former top aide to Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett.

Banks unresponsive to debate invitation for U.S. Senate seat

August 9, 2024 | Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Sitting Congressman Jim Banks hasn’t yet accepted an invitation to debate from the Indiana Debate Commission, though both Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning have indicated their willingness.

Business groups await more details, urge caution on Braun property tax plan

August 9, 2024 | Cate Charron

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun’s lack of particulars on his property tax relief plan for homeowners has raised concerns that the tax burden could be shifted to business and agricultural property owners.

Curt Smith: Here’s how we move the needle on child well-being

August 9, 2024 | Curt Smith / Special to IBJ

This ad hoc group believes the key is harnessing the strength of Indiana’s nearly 50,000 not-for-profits to bring true entrepreneurial innovation while reimagining social services.

George Gemelas: Nuclear needs Operation Warp Speed; Indiana can lead it

August 9, 2024 | George Gemelas

Indiana’s strengths, if harnessed, could be a key to taking on these challenges and enabling the U.S. nuclear industry to leapfrog.

Rep. Ed DeLaney: Braun’s tax proposal puts schools, others in peril

August 9, 2024 | Rep. Ed DeLaney / Special to IBJ

The economic lever that Daniels used was reducing the reliance of schools on local property tax by sending increased state dollars to the school systems.