Alexandria annexation bill signed into law
The legislation allows Alexandria to annex about 460 acres of noncontiguous land in Madison County, paving the way for an industrial park.
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Stocks continue rally as China tariff cut considered
President Trump told reporters Tuesday that he planned to be “very nice” to China in any trade talks, and that tariffs would drop if the two nations were able to reach a deal.
Bill to boost energy generation, nuclear manufacturing moves to governor
The bill will expedite approval processes for large-load customers like data centers and create cost- recovery mechanisms for projects utilities take on to serve those big customers.
Governor signs 10 more bills into Indiana law
The legislation included a contentious parental rights proposal and one adding requirements for developers of long-haul water pipelines.
Trump says he has ‘no intention’ of firing Federal Reserve chief
The remarks marked a notable shift in tone from just a day earlier, when President Trump referred to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell as a “major loser” on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Musk says he’ll spend less time in Washington, more running Tesla after profit plunges
The electric vehicle maker reported a 71% drop in profit and a 9% decline in revenue for the first quarter.
Braun arranging for independent IEDC audit amid transparency concerns
Gov. Mike Braun told IBJ on Tuesday that his office was finalizing the details of an independent audit of the state’s economic development agency: “Hoosier taxpayers deserve clear accountability for how their dollars are spent.”
Lawmakers seek compromise on complex hospital pricing legislation
Indiana lawmakers have discovered this legislative session that performing major financial surgery on multibillion-dollar nonprofit hospital systems is a motley and entangled task.
Braun signs orders calling for state water management plan, Rare Earth Recovery Council
Gov. Mike Braun’s new executive orders require the state to develop a statewide water inventory and management plan, and establish a body that will spearhead efforts to reclaim rare earth elements from legacy coal byproducts.
As Congress eyes spending cuts, a report details Indiana’s $177B in federal support
Federal funding was spent in Indiana on everything from entitlement programs to defense, agriculture and education, according to an Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute analysis.
Rokita, Morales file suit alleging federal failure to help with voter ID verification
The Indiana officials say the federal agency has failed to help verify the citizenship status of voters who registered in Indiana without providing state-issued forms of identification.
Wall Street, dollar tumbling again as investors retreat further
Hanging over the market are worries about President Trump’s anger at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates to help give the economy more juice.
Secondhand retailers poised to benefit if tariffs drive up new clothing costs
Price hikes may drive cost-conscious shoppers to online resale sites, consignment boutiques and thrift stores in search of bargains or a way to turn their wardrobes into cash.
Trump administration reverses guidance on ‘road diets’ for traffic safety
Removing lanes has been a tool numerous cities—including Indianapolis—have used for years to calm traffic, despite resistance from some Republican governors.
Do charter schools perform better than IPS schools? Here’s what studies, test results show.
The question of whether charter schools perform better academically than traditional IPS schools is a key focus of debates about funding and educational success.
Federal judge pauses plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The decision leaves in limbo a bureau created after the Great Recession to safeguard against fraud, abuse and deceptive practices.
Lilly promises to make weight-loss pill in United States in reshoring push
By making the expected blockbuster pill in the U.S., Lilly may be able to avoid the impact of Trump’s sweeping tariffs, including possible levies on pharmaceutical products.
State sues Marion County Fair Board leader for allegedly misusing public funds
The lawsuit alleges Cindy Mowery, the board president, used Marion County Fair Board money to pay painters for work done at her home.
Kentucky auditor announces probe of state’s medical cannabis program
Auditor Allison Ball says her office received complaints about the lottery system used to award highly-sought-after licenses to businesses that will grow, process and sell the products.
Indiana senators send Medicaid work requirements to governor’s desk
Hoosiers getting insurance under the Healthy Indiana Plan would need to log at least 20 work or volunteer hours a week with the state, a move that supporters hope will curb the program’s enrollment numbers.