Jim Shella: Trump’s redistricting stratagem could backfire
“Virginia and Maryland still have redistricting efforts pending.”
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Pierre M. Atlas: Congress has dodged doing its job on immigration
It seems Congress has prioritized partisan point-scoring over working together.
UPDATE: Bears zero in on Hammond site as committee prepares to vote on new stadium language
The moves come with just more than a week left in Indiana’s legislative session and as Illinois lawmakers consider legislation meant to keep the NFL team in that state.
Legislators slowing down big overhaul of state boards
Changes made to the bill halt elimination of Natural Resources Commission and delay other actions until summer 2027.
Indiana House OKs youth social media bill, college degree cuts
The measure directs state officials to scrutinize and potentially eliminate certain low-wage college degree programs offered at Indiana’s public institutions.
Indiana leaders push conservative-backed national debt denunciation
House Resolution 28 recognizes the national debt as a national security threat and calls on Congress to establish “an effective regular order for budgeting.”
Q&A: Shea Joyce, Indy’s new deputy mayor of operations and government affairs
Joyce, an Indianapolis native and former André Carson campaign staffer, has stepped into a newly created cabinet role within Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration.
Legislative leaders say Bears deal must be done by Feb. 27
Senate President Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, said the conversations with the Bears “are going relatively well” and that “we’ll know soon.”
Environmental deregulation bill narrowly passes House committee
The bill’s author said it would would eliminate “unnecessary” mandates and “needless” reporting or paperwork requirements.
New casino location remains in flux as gambling legislation starts moving in Senate
The bill now moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee, which could consider changes that include narrowing where a casino could be located.
Rental ordinances in Fishers, Carmel come under threat from state lawmakers
Language buried in a bill about local finances would override ordinances in Carmel and Fishers and prevent other local governments from restricting or banning rental properties.
Legality of Trump’s $400M private funding for White House ballroom at issue
The White House declined to specify how much money had been raised for the project or respond to questions about whether or how contributors could benefit.
Illinois governor says Bears’ Indiana gambit is real — and talks are moving
Gov. JB Pritzker said there is “a lot of discussion, a lot of ongoing conversation with the Bears” to try to keep the team playing in Illinois.
IBJ Podcast: City-County Council’s new chief of staff on role models, soft power and public policy
Once a special assistant to Mayor Bart Peterson, Doran Moreland has returned to the City-County Building to help guide the council as it focuses on policymaking, collaboration and transparency.
Trump sees a hot economy as midterm elections approach
President Donald Trump said at a recent Cabinet meeting that the economy could hit growth “numbers that have never been hit before.”
Why Dr. Oz wants you to retire later
Getting the average American to work one year longer by starting earlier or retiring later would generate about $3 trillion for the economy, said the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Visitors to some state parks could see entrance fees go up by $1
House Bill 1204 would let county councils pass ordinances to raise gate fees by $1 for parks in their counties to help pay for park-related public safety and infrastructure needs.
Indiana House speaker to sponsor Bears stadium bill
Gov. Mike Braun said observers should start watching the Bears’ public responses to Indiana’s actions to get an idea “where this is headed.”
Nike faces federal probe over allegations of ‘DEI-related’ discrimination against white workers
EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas has moved swiftly to target diversity and inclusion policies that she has long criticized as potentially discriminatory.
Election board probe finds secretary of state likely violated campaign laws in ad
The Marion County Election Board voted to give Diego Morales about a month to respond to the findings of the investigation.