Committee unanimously supports bill to streamline Indiana’s child care licensing process
The bill would allow single-owner child care companies or nonprofits, like YMCAs, to open multiple locations under one license.
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Indiana Senate committee advances several health care bills
Legislators voted to move five of the six bills forward in the legislative process, including bills banning non-compete agreements for physicians and placing limits on prior authorization.
Developer’s plan for 430-plus homes in rural Zionsville faces opposition
The Reserve at Union Woodlands would cost about $250 million to develop and take up to seven years to build.
Samsung aims to turn its next generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions
New Galaxy S25 models are capable of pulling more requests out of conversations, learning people’s routines, anticipating people’s needs and performing more technological tricks.
Financial woes affect employees at work, new survey says
In a new report from Indianapolis-based Your Money Line, 61% of respondents reported constant financial anxiety and 84% said their financial concerns contributed to feelings of exhaustion and burnout.
College Football Playoff national title game sees viewership decline
Ohio State University’s 34-23 victory over the University of Notre Dame in Monday night’s CFP championship game in Atlanta was the most-watched game of the season. However, it saw a double-digit drop in viewers from last year’s title match.
Indianapolis conducts annual count of homeless population
Volunteers departed from the home base at Horizon House on East Washington Street to more than 300 locations where homeless individuals are likely to spend the night.
Libraries fire back on Indiana bill to remove taxing authority
According to the Indiana State Library, roughly 237 libraries throughout the state have the power to introduce a levy on property taxes, an authority overseen by the Department of Local Government Finance.
Gov. Mike Braun signs executive orders addressing health care costs, transparency
The orders largely direct state agencies to audit current programs and coverage as a means to find health care savings.
IMS Museum set to reopen after extensive renovations
The $64 million overhaul includes adding 40,000 feet to the museum’s footprint.
GOP lawmakers eye small nuclear in Indiana despite concerns over cost, feasibility
Consumer advocates argue the novel technology is “too risky” and will come at a “massive” cost to ratepayers.
Chatham Home furniture and gifts store to exit downtown for Carmel
In business in the Mass Ave neighborhood since 2011, Chatham Home is aiming for a July opening in Carmel’s Arts & Design District.
Indiana Sports Corp. seeks new round of funding through state bid fund
The Indiana Sports Corp. has already allocated most of the $10 million total it received for 2023 and 2024 for the Indiana Sports & Tourism Bid Fund, which it administers on the state’s behalf.
What’s next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?
President Trump’s order also put an immediate pause on billions of dollars in funding allocated for EV charging stations.
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
President Trump’s executive order will toss out equity plans developed by federal agencies and terminate any roles or offices dedicated to promoting diversity. It will include eliminating initiatives such as DEI-related training or diversity goals in performance reviews.
Black Indiana lawmakers denounce governor’s anti-DEI order, budget proposal
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun last week signed an executive order replacing “diversity, equity and inclusion,” or DEI, throughout state government policies and programming with “merit, excellence and innovation,” or MEI.
Beautification project to bring updated entrances to Indiana State Fairgrounds
Beautification and renovation projects totaling about $39 million are in the works for entrances to the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
South Carolina housing official chosen to lead troubled Indianapolis Housing Agency
Yvonda Bean will join IHA Feb. 17, less than a year after the IHA was placed under federal management.
Trump signs executive order on developing AI ‘free from ideological bias’
The new order sets out to track down and review “all policies, directives, regulations, orders, and other actions taken” as a result of former President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order of 2023.
Myra Selby named Ice Miller’s first chief equity and inclusion officer
The former Indiana Supreme Court justice will oversee the national law firm’s diversity, equity, inclusion and access efforts involving both lawyers and business professionals.