U.S. Senate takes first step to repeal Obamacare
By a near party-line 51-48 vote early Thursday, the GOP-run Senate approved a budget that eases the way for action on subsequent repeal legislation as soon as next month.
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Court settlement won’t invalidate digital billboard ban, city says
City officials say the billboard company GEFT had a unique case that wouldn’t apply to the several other billboard companies that have been hoping to get past the city’s ban on digital billboards.
Veteran officer named new Indianapolis police chief
New Chief Bryan Roach ascends from the position of assistant chief of administration. In that role, he led a streamlining of department processes and cost-cutting.
Ballard interviews for Trump administration job
Indianapolis’ former two-term Republican mayor was in New York City to interview for a job in President-elect Trump’s administration and says he’s “deeply impressed” with the transition team.
Holcomb seeks $2 million per year to provide free training for high-demand jobs
The plan to skill up Indiana’s adult workforce could help prepare the state to fill an estimated 1 million jobs by 2025, most of which will be openings created by the impending retirements of baby boomers.
New scholarship for teaching garners interest from students
The $7,500 annual scholarship will cover about one-third of costs at a public college in Indiana beginning in the 2017-2018 academic year. The median cost in a public college in Indiana is $21,000 per year.
Carmel expects to land extra $1.7M due to population gains
Carmel’s population has grown by 7,755 people since 2010, the city announced Wednesday, citing a partial special census it conducted late last year.
Federal settlement puts local billboards under new ownership
Circle City Outdoor has acquired 13 area billboards as a result of an antitrust arrangement seeking to keep the market competitive for advertisers.
New state schools chief picked to lead Indiana education board
Board members voted unanimously after little discussion Wednesday to endorse Jennifer McCormick as the board’s leader.
City, billboard company reach court agreement over digital signs
Billboard company GEFT Outdoor LLC and the city of Indianapolis have agreed to a court settlement that will allow the company to operate two local digital billboards while sparing the city any financial liability for a former sign ordinance that was found to be unconstitutional
Holcomb’s budget plan modestly boosts funding for Indiana schools
Democrats say it’s not enough, particularly in its failure to expand state-funded preschool to more counties.
Senate education chief expects delay for ISTEP replacement
The Legislature is expected to extend the life of the current test so that a new version can be written and thoroughly vetted before being administered.
Drug czar position one of Holcomb’s first executive orders
Newly-inaugurated Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb made good on his plan to establish a drug czar position Monday when he signed an executive order on his first official day in office.
Indiana lawmakers propose bills to change RV sales tax law
Two proposed bills in the Indiana Legislature aim to exempt out-of-state buyers of recreational vehicles from having to pay state sales tax, even if their states don't have a reciprocal agreement in place.
Indiana lawmakers take up wide range of health care legislation
The Indiana General Assembly is back in session and set to consider all manner of health care legislation, from consumer rights to expanded insurance coverage.
Divided appeals court rules in favor of Pence in public records case
The court decided in a divided opinion that the information in the white paper in question is protected from public access.
New commerce chief Schellinger could make up to $300,000
A revamped Indiana Economic Development Corp. pay structure awards its executives incentive pay if they meet certain performance metrics.
Bose Public Affairs picks up another former state official
The former leader of the Indiana National Guard will be a senior policy adviser working in the Indianapolis and Washington, D.C., offices.
Holcomb completes ascension from unknown to Indiana governor
Eric Holcomb was a struggling Republican Senate candidate a year ago, a virtual unknown in Indiana despite more than a decade at the top levels of the Republican state politics. On Monday, he became Indiana’s chief executive.
Council set to begin debate on proposed transit tax
The proposal begins its journey through the governmental process this week, and Indianapolis City-County Council is set to vote on the matter Feb. 27.