Congressman Larry Bucshon to retire at end of term
Buschon is the longest-serving member of Indiana’s Republican House delegation.
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Holcomb’s 2024 agenda aims to ease state’s workforce development issues
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday unveiled the final legislative agenda of his two-term tenure, focusing on improving the state’s child care system, addressing falling early literacy levels and raising awareness of the state’s myriad of job-related training programs and tools.
Rokita files response in disciplinary case
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita submitted a new and bombastic filing on Wednesday accusing the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission of caving to outside pressure in a “political melee,” saying it could no longer give him fair treatment.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupt Sen. Young’s address at Carmel inauguration
The group of about a half-dozen people chanted, “murderers,” “cease fire now” and “war criminal” for about two minutes before police escorted them from Carmel’s Palladium performing arts center.
Indiana lawmakers set to tackle several major education topics
Although Indiana lawmakers maintain the 2024 legislative session will be quicker, quieter and “noncontroversial,” there’s no shortage of critical—even touchy—education-related topics expected to be prioritized in the coming months.
Indiana GOP files legal brief against Rust in primary challenge
The Indiana Republican State Committee filed an amicus brief last week supporting a law that limits who can run under major political party banners in Indiana.
U.S. national debt eclipses $34 trillion for first time
The new milestone comes as lawmakers brace for fiscal showdowns over spending levels in the new year.
IBJ Podcast: Statehouse reporters preview the upcoming legislative session
Managing Editor Greg Weaver talks with two Statehouse reporters—IBJ’s Peter Blanchard and State Affairs’ Kaitlin Lange—about what to expect at the Legislature in the coming weeks.
After landmark legislation, Indiana Republican leaders call for short, ‘fine-tuning’ session
The General Assembly beginning Jan. 8 must adjourn by March 14 and will be closed to items with a fiscal impact.
Departing City-County Council VP Zach Adamson reflects on 12-year run
In an interview with IBJ, the outgoing council vice president reflected on his time as the first openly gay leader to hold countywide office in Indianapolis and on his efforts to improve landlord accountability, animal welfare and environmental protection.
2023 Newsmaker: Hogsett wins third term as Indy mayor
The Democratic incumbent beat a self-funded opponent in a reelection bid where he focused on the administration’s fiscal accomplishments and unfinished business leftover from the pandemic.
Year in review: Influential people who died in 2023
Henry Kissinger, Rosalynn Carter, Dianne Feinstein, Sandra Day O’Connor, Tina Turner, Suzanne Somers, Matthew Perry, Raquel Welch, Jimmy Buffett, Harry Belafonte and Norman Lear were among the long list of notable deaths over the past year.
State Sen. Freeman to challenge IndyGo dedicated bus lanes, city’s no-turn-on-red ordinance
A state senator known for filing legislation aimed at IndyGo has introduced a measure targeting the transit agency again in 2024. IndyGo says the bill, if passed, would kill the proposed Blue Line.
In reversal, U.S. to heighten efforts to collect billions in unpaid COVID loans
The Biden administration plans to more aggressively pursue thousands of small businesses with past-due pandemic loans, reversing an earlier policy that saw the U.S. government stop short of trying to collect an estimated $30 billion in delinquent debt.
Zent latest state lawmaker to announce departure from General Assembly
The Republican representing House District 51 said Wednesday he will complete his current term but will not seek reelection in 2024. He joins several other GOP legislators who are retiring or resigning.
Israel, Hamas measures get look as most state legislatures prepare to meet
In Indiana, a key leader has said the House will prioritize addressing antisemitism.
Judge cuts probation for Indiana lawmaker after drunken driving plea
Republican Rep. Jim Lucas of Seymour asked Jackson Superior Court Judge Bruce MacTavish earlier this month to end his probation after six months, stating in court filings that he “performed very well on probation with no violations” and “all fees and financial obligations have been satisfied.”
Holcomb won’t say he’ll back Trump if he becomes the GOP presidential nominee
“Ask me when that’s not a hypothetical,” Gov. Eric Holcomb replied when asked if he would vote for Donald Trump if he becomes the GOP nominee.
New city-county councilors eager to tackle Indy’s challenges
Six Democratic councilors-elect, and one Republican, make up the freshman class that will take office Jan. 1. Democrats will have a 19-6 majority on the Indianapolis City-County Council.
Holcomb’s 2024 agenda includes building awareness of state programs
As he enters his final year in office, Gov. Eric Holcomb wants more Hoosiers to know about state programs that have been created or expanded during his administration.