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Transit tax wins City-County Council OK, clearing final hurdle
The 17-8 vote will put into place an income tax increase that will raise at least $54.4 million annually to fund major improvements to the city’s bus service.
IndyGo moving forward with Red Line construction prep
IndyGo says it needs to keep working toward a summer construction date so that the transit line is “shovel-ready” if and when federal grant funds are released.
Committee endorses transit tax hike, sends plan to full council
The City-County Council committee vote came after Mayor Joe Hogsett’s top adviser urged members to say yes—the first time the mayor’s office had expressed an opinion publicly about whether the tax increase should pass.
CEO says Bottoms Up poised for growth despite tax abatement setback
After hitting some hurdles and then switching its client focus, the maker of the novel beer-dispensing system says sales are beginning to rise.
‘Bottoms Up’ beer-dispenser maker faces tax-break termination
The Metropolitan Development Commission is slated to vote Wednesday to terminate a tax-abatement agreement with Indianapolis-based GrinOn Industries LLC, makers of the “Bottoms Up” beer-dispensing system, which fills cups from the bottom.
Audit: Anderson police department misplaces $16.2K in 2015
The state audit says the department didn’t have sufficient internal policies to ensure funds used for confidential drug buys were secure from loss.
Hogsett leads rally against Trump immigration orders
Mayor Joe Hogsett on Sunday said Indianapolis welcomes all immigrants, refugees and marginalized people, but he stopped short of declaring the capital to be a sanctuary city.
Contamination at former Coca-Cola plant site extends into neighborhood
The developer who is planning a $260 million redevelopment of the downtown property says a contaminant has seeped into the adjacent Chatham Arch area.
Bill on short-term rentals resurrected in Indiana House
A proposal in the Indiana House that would restrict local governments from banning short-term rentals—such as Carmel’s recent move to stop owners from sharing their homes on Airbnb—appeared to be dead earlier this week.
Bill that would restrict bans on short-term rentals stalls in House
The result is a victory for local governments that want to thwart homeowners from offering their houses on Airbnb—but not for homeowners in those communities who wish to use such services to make extra money.
House Dems offer road funding plan as alternative to GOP’s
They’re calling the plan “No New Taxes” and arguing Indiana can pay for major road-funding improvements without raising the gas tax.
Audit of Muncie finances finds lack of internal controls
The state’s first audit in three years of the Muncie city government’s books has found some state-mandated procedures weren’t followed.
Madison County officials eye transit system to Indianapolis
The county’s long-range transportation plan will include a feasibility study of commuter rail.
Legal challenges to nondiscrimination ordinances will proceed
The Indiana Court of Appeals on Friday declined to take up an appeal from four cities, which had sought to dismiss the challenges from three conservative groups.
Ex-Indiana schools chief Bennett ineligible for county seat
Republican precinct committee members elected Tony Bennett to the Clark County Council on Wednesday, but he hasn’t lived in the county long enough to qualify.
Citizens coke plant site has its share of ‘challenges,’ Hogsett says
Transforming the site to a criminal justice complex would take years of contaminant cleanup, officials said Tuesday, but construction could overlap with that work.
Former Indy police chief takes job with local think tank
Troy Riggs earlier this month became a vice president for the Sagamore Institute. He left his job with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in December, citing the need to make more money.
Fishers considers joining debate on Airbnb usage, regulations
City officials could create a committee to examine the impact of online lodging services. Carmel has come out against them, and state legislators are weighing a bill prohibiting cities from banning them.
Indy housing agency’s development arm promotes new leader
Jennifer Green, an agency veteran who previously led the city’s efforts to develop Fall Creek Place, is the new president of Insight Development Corp.