Holcomb to lead economic development trip to Japan
The trip will mark Gov. Eric Holcomb’s third visit to Japan and 16th international trip as Indiana governor.
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Report: Subaru considering Indiana for electric vehicle production
Subaru CEO Atsushi Osaki told reporters during a meeting in Tokyo that Indiana could become the next location of an electric vehicle production site, Reuters reported.
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Indiana gubernatorial candidates share platforms at Hamilton County GOP dinner
The evening provided a rare chance to see five gubernatorial candidates among a friendly audience of wealthy donors and party faithfuls.
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Brad Chambers gives his gubernatorial campaign $5 million boost
Brad Chambers, a late entry into the 2024 governor’s race, is expected to receive strong support from the business community but lacks the statewide name recognition of other high-profile candidates.
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Holcomb backs consultant Anne Hathaway to lead Indiana GOP
The state party committee, which plans to convene “in the near future,” still needs to confirm Holcomb’s choice, a party spokesperson told IBJ.
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Holcomb taps David Rosenberg to lead state’s economic development agency
David Rosenberg, chief operating officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., replaces Brad Chambers as Indiana secretary of commerce.
Two GOP candidates for governor condemn state health department’s use of trans-inclusive term
In a now-deleted tweet, the Indiana Department of Health used the term “chest/breastfeeding” in a promotional post about the upcoming Indiana Breastfeeding Conference.
Curtis Hill says he’ll eliminate state’s equity and inclusion office if elected governor
The former Indiana attorney general and 2024 gubernatorial candidate said equity and inclusion efforts “exist only to pander to identity politics.”
Brad Chambers confirms he’s considering run for governor
The outgoing state commerce secretary said he’ll give a gubernatorial bid “due consideration.”
Curtis Hill’s entry into GOP governor’s race sparks battle for evangelical conservatives
Before former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill this week turned the GOP battle for governor into a four-way race, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun was widely considered the favorite among the evangelical conservative wing of the party.
Holcomb confirms he won’t run for Senate in 2024, holds off on gubernatorial endorsement
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s decision likely makes Third District Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Banks a lock for the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate seat that Mike Braun is giving up to run for governor in 2024.
IU, Purdue trustees to vote on IUPUI realignment plan
The vote comes 10 months after the two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding in which they agreed to retire the IUPUI name and rebrand the 536-acre campus as Indiana University Indianapolis.
Holcomb to make 15th international business-development trip
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers plan make their third economic development trip to Europe in just over a year, his office announced Thursday.
Indiana unveils new interstate signage to welcome visitors
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to install 19 interstate signs reading “More to Discover IN Indiana” by May 26 and another 57 by the end of June.
How a contested GOP gubernatorial primary could help Democrat Jennifer McCormick
Jennifer McCormick, for now the presumptive favorite for the Democratic nomination for governor, could hoard cash while Republicans spend big money to try and win a contested three-way primary election next year.
The big wins—and some losses—of Indiana’s 2023 legislative session
Of the 1,154 bills filed, Indiana lawmakers approved 252 of those in the 2023 legislative session, with many still waiting for a final signature from the governor. Here’s a recap.
Holcomb signs controversial utility bill into law
The new law could allow utilities to pass along certain costs to customers for federally mandated projects without having to get pre-approval for those projects from state regulators.
Holcomb orders testing of toxic material from Ohio
The state is contracting with Minnesota-based Pace Labs, which has a location in Indianapolis, to test for “dangerous levels of dioxins” in the toxic materials.
Holcomb objects to EPA’s decision to ship toxic materials from train derailment to Indiana landfill
Gov. Eric Holcomb also decried a lack of communication from federal officials, saying he first learned about the shipment on Monday through a third party.
Nate Feltman: State must double down on IEDC toolkit
At a time of record tax collections and a healthy surplus, now is the time to double down on strategic economic development initiatives that will help Indiana retain and attract the high-wage jobs of the future.
Holcomb speech delivers familiar call to attract more high-wage employers
Gov. Eric Holcomb stressed in his State of the State address that further investments are needed in K-12 schools and higher education, workforce training and public health if Indiana expects to meet the talent demands of high-wage employers.
In budget request, Holcomb doubles down on economic development strategy
The funding requests are part of the governor’s ambitious $3 billion “Next Level Agenda,” which calls on state lawmakers to approve historic investments in education, public health and state employee salaries.
Holcomb awaiting April forecast to see what state can afford in 2023-2024 budget
Republican legislative leaders have been urging caution on new spending, but Gov. Eric Holcomb remains hopeful that his legislative priorities can be funded. See what he had to say in this Q&A.
Competitive GOP field for governor sets up costly fundraising battle
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden all enter the race with at least $1 million in their campaign coffers, with more than 17 months left to raise substantially more before the May primary in 2024.