Trump signs executive orders to help dying coal industry
The president directed federal agencies to loosen various restrictions on coal mining, leasing and exports.
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Braun orders state-affiliated nonprofits to produce missed transparency reports
The Governor’s Office singled out the Indiana Economic Development Foundation, which supports IEDC travel and business-attraction efforts, for failing to produce years of transparency reports.
Revised property tax reform bill would limit proposed revenue sharing for Indiana charter schools
The revised property tax reform bill would reduce the number of revenue sources that school districts would need to share with charters, as proposed in separate legislation.
Legislation on vote center study, student ID voting ban, income tax cuts sent to governor
In addition, the Indiana House approved towing regulations after months of strife within the Republican supermajority.
Indiana lawmakers revive controversial public camping ban
Language similar to House Bill 1662, which died earlier this legislative session, was amended into a seemingly unrelated bill, raising concerns from Democrats and advocates for the homeless.
OrthoIndy merging with Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
The move is the latest expansion for OrthoIndy, which recently announced mergers with practices in Evansville and Fort Wayne.
Stocks rise worldwide as hopes for tariff negotiations deliver some relief
Hope still remains on Wall Street that negotiations may be possible. The country’s top trade negotiator, Jamieson Greer, said roughly 50 countries have already been in contact about new tariff deals.
Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers
The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.
Indy council OKs new snow removal policy addressing neighborhood streets
Indianapolis City-County councilors unanimously approved the policy, which, among other things, empowers the Department of Public Works to deploy plows at any level of accumulation, based on road conditions.
YMCA, JCC form partnership to increase member access
Beginning April 12, JCC members will be able to use YMCA facilities on days when the JCC is closed or closes early. In turn, YMCA members will be able to use JCC amenities when the Y has reduced hours or closures.
Indiana House committee moves ‘more focused’ version of anti-DEI bill
Before Monday’s vote, more than two hours of committee testimony was dominated by medical students and professors from Indiana University and other Hoosier colleges.
Carmel City Council OKs plan to help businesses and homeowners impacted by tornado
Carmel Fire Department Chief Joel Thacker told council members that 54 houses and 13 businesses were damaged in the storm. Five houses and six businesses sustained major damage.
D.C. firm spends $50M to acquire Canal-adjacent luxury apartments
A representative for the buyer said that Indianapolis’ rank as one of the best markets in the country for rent growth—that is, increases in rent prices—played a key role in the decision to buy Cosmopolitan on the Canal.
City-County Council tables confirmation of Hogsett’s deputy mayor choice
Mayor Joe Hogsett’s office said the mayor would make a new appointment after City-County Council members decided Monday evening to table a confirmation vote for Lena Hill, his pick for deputy mayor of public health and safety.
Judge wants range of issues addressed in $2.8B NCAA settlement before final approval
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken heard testimony from athletes including LSU gymnast and millionaire influencer Olivia Dunne on Monday. She acknowledged their concerns and asked attorneys for fresh feedback on several topics.
Trump orders new review of Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel
In January, former President Joe Biden blocked the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel in Japan. However, President Donald Trump on Monday ordered a new review of the deal.
House committee advances reworked property tax plan, but hurdles remain
Indiana House Republicans’ property tax reform proposal passed out of committee Monday morning, but demands from Gov. Mike Braun and some Republicans for even more relief could complicate the bill’s future.
Stellantis offers to help suppliers pay tariff costs
The discussions highlight how the auto industry is beginning to digest the initial fallout from President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.
UPDATE: Indianapolis public defenders’ union rallies for arbitration in first contract
Arbitration, which would bring in a third party to settle labor disputes between a union and employer, isn’t an issue they’re willing to compromise on, workers said.
Indiana to host nuclear energy-focused retreat
The retreat is co-sponsored by the National Governors Association and the U.S. Department of Energy and is slated for this summer.