Senate committee approves 1-year state tax cut for overtime, tips
Lawmakers will decide during budget negotiations in 2027 whether to make it permanent.
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In State of the State address, Gov. Mike Braun says Indiana is ‘working hard’ to attract Chicago Bears
Some say Braun’s comments signal that Indiana appears to be making headway in discussions that could bring a second NFL franchise to the Hoosier State.
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5 downtown Indianapolis development projects to watch in 2026
Several downtown development projects are in their infancy or just getting started. IBJ takes a look at a handful that could draw buzz throughout 2026.
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Indy-based, foster youth-focused nonprofit faces $600K state, federal funding loss
The cuts, which represent about 12% of Foster Success’ budget for its Indiana programs, will curb access to basic needs assistance, education and job training, financial empowerment and networking.
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Why The Washington Post’s editorial board dubbed Indiana its ‘state of the year’
The Post’s editorial board announced the distinction Monday, kicking off what the board says is a new yearly tradition to recognize states that “did the most to improve or otherwise acted in a way worthy of distinction.”
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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.
UPDATE: Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: ‘We made a lot of noise’ by rolling out Bears proposal
The public push by the northwest Indiana city, which includes a website called BearStadiumDistrict.com, comes after state lawmakers introduced a framework for the development of a new stadium governing body and financing mechanism.
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.
State Sen. Andrea Hunley, possible 2027 Indy mayoral candidate, won’t seek reelection
“Our city needs bold leadership to be a world class destination for people to work, play, study, and stay,” the Indianapolis Democrat said in a Friday news release. “I am not going anywhere.”
Indiana hemp drug ban clears first hurdle
The legislation matches a federal measure some advocates predict will “decimate” the industry—then sets out regulations for what’s left.
UPDATE: Bears say GOP stadium legislation is ‘significant milestone’ in talks to move team
Language introduced in the Indiana Senate on Thursday would create a stadium authority authorized to acquire land, finance capital improvements and enter into leases with private entities, including NFL teams.
Why residential power bills are spiking faster than those of nearby data centers
The average price faced by ordinary home and apartment dwellers in the U.S. rose by 10% between 2022 and 2024. Commercial users, spanning from small corner stores to data centers, have seen rates increase just 3%.
With Osili running, which other Democrats could enter the race for Indianapolis mayor?
While Vop Osili is the first Democrat to announce a run, he’s not expected to be the last. Osili enters what could be crowded race that could include the third-term incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett.
Public contractor ban removed, ‘good faith’ protections added to immigrant work eligibility bill
Contractors would be prohibited from employing people that don’t pass E-Verify muster, although workers would be able to join the project later if they get a valid number.
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.
Democratic legislator seeks to challenge GOP Rep. Spartz
J.D. Ford’s departure from State Senate District 29 leaves an open seat up for grabs, and a prominent local minister has already announced his plans to run for it.
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.
Senate votes to make pork tenderloin official state sandwich
Senate Bill 21 passed the chamber 37-11 and now heads to the Indiana House.
Legislators return to longtime debate over Indiana townships
Numerous attempts in the Legislature for major reorganization of Indiana’s 1,008 townships have failed—dating back to a 2007 report on local government reform headed by former Gov. Joe Kernan and then-Chief Justice Randall Shepard.
Bill would shield Uber, Lyft from liability lawsuits stemming from drivers’ crimes against passengers
If enacted, the measure would prevent future cases similar to the civil action now pending in Marion Superior Court against Uber following the 2024 murder of Indianapolis resident Chanti Dixon by an Uber driver.
In ILEA bill, critics see taxation without representation but supporters see shared accountability
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance’s recommendations would drastically change Indianapolis schools and reduce the power of the elected IPS school board.
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.
‘Paid protester’ lobbying bill advances to Senate floor with ‘substantial’ edits expected
Another measure bans ranked choice voting, which isn’t used in Indiana.