Lawmakers offer bills to improve the IEDC. Here’s a rundown.
A number of bills this session are focused on the Indiana Economic Development Corp., but most of them have yet to receive a committee hearing.
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Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move.
IPS school board member Allissa Impink announces run for Senate District 46
The district encompasses downtown, the near-east side and southern parts of Indianapolis.
Prominent law firm registers as Bears’ lobbyist at Indiana Statehouse
An application for Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP was completed Wednesday with the Indiana Lobby Registration Commission, indicating the firm will represent CBFC Development LLC, an affiliate company for the NFL franchise.
Update: Indiana’s Braun among governors seeking to solve AI-driven power questions
The mid-Atlantic grid operated by PJM encompasses all or parts of 13 states, including Indiana.
Trump launches ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ touting grab bag of initiatives
The administration released no legislative text nor timeline for related congressional action and did not indicate whether Republican leaders support the proposal.
Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Republican Sen. Ashley Moody of Florida on Thursday plan to introduce legislation that would bar lawmakers and their immediate family members from trading or owning individual stocks.
Vop Osili announces run for Indianapolis mayor
Osili becomes the first Democrat to launch a mayoral bid in what could be a crowded race to succeed Mayor Joe Hogsett, who said during his 2023 campaign that his third term would also be his final.
Gov. Mike Braun’s second State of the State stresses affordability issues
The governor also celebrated data center development, but he said tech companies should pay for 100% of their power needs.
UPDATE: Marion County sheriff asks state, ICE to pick up inmates from overcrowded jail
Sheriff Forestal is asking the feds and the state to transfer people held in Indianapolis elsewhere in a timely manner, or the Marion County Sheriff’s Office may need an additional $3 million to continue operating safely, he warned.
Indiana set to opt out of some of Trump’s federal tax cuts
Republican fiscal leaders, however, haven’t said which of the dozens of other new federal tax cuts—including the temporary deductions for workers who receive tips and overtime wages—will be extended to state taxes.
Indiana positions itself to attract Bears as Braun prepares for second State of the State address
The governor is expected to address the Bears situation during his speech Wednesday night, although the Governor’s Office is keeping specifics—and the names of the guests it has invited to the event—under wraps.
Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy
“All U.S. automakers are doing great,” Trump said.
Senate votes to make pork tenderloin official state sandwich
Senate Bill 21 passed the chamber 37-11 and now heads to the Indiana House.
Should utility regulators be elected? Some Indiana lawmakers think so.
Currently, 10 states hold general elections for utility regulators. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle think Indiana should join them.
Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states
The grants supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, including battery plants, hydrogen technology projects, upgrades to the electric grid and efforts to capture carbon dioxide emissions.
Hoosier Survey finds support for legalizing marijuana, making health care more affordable
The survey asked 600 Indiana residents about a wide variety of topics, including what they thought about Indiana as a place to live, taxes, tariffs, redistricting and data centers.
Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted
As the challenges work their way through the courts, the Census Bureau is pushing ahead with its planning for the 2030 count and intends to conduct practice runs in six locations this year.
State blames costly, complex federal changes for schoolchildren summer food aid opt-out
SUN Bucks provides $120 in grocery benefits across a summer per eligible school-age child. The federal government covers the benefit, and splits administrative costs 50-50 with states.
Senator files bill that would make way for $750M Indianapolis casino
The bill, authored by Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, would allow casino operator Full House Resorts Inc. to move its gaming license from Rising Sun to Marion County–with a few conditions.