Carmel Republican planning election run against Holcomb
Brian Roth, a Carmel resident and president of a consulting and leadership development firm, has filed paperwork to create a committee to run for governor.
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Legislative study committee to debate vaping taxes
With vaping on the rise, Indiana lawmakers are set to launch another debate about whether to impose taxes on e-cigarettes and e-liquids like they do on traditional cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products.
Fewer than half of Indiana students meet new state exam standards
Nearly two-thirds of all Indiana students in grades 3-8 did not pass the new state standardized test, called ILEARN, according to results released Wednesday. The latest test scores represent a 13 percentage point drop in the passage rate since last year.
State health department receiving $21M grant to combat drug overdoses
Money will go toward such uses as collecting more timely data on overdoses treated at emergency rooms and enhancing the state’s prescription-monitoring program.
Hoosier Lottery has another record-breaking year
Lottery sales reached $1.34 billion in the latest fiscal year, up from $1.27 billion in the previous year.
Gov. Holcomb kicks off Indiana sports betting with wagers on home teams
Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville, Ameristar Casino in East Chicago and Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg opened their sports books Sunday, the first day they were allowed by law.
Indiana governor ‘disgusted’ by texts DCS official sent intern
Todd Meyer resigned as associate director of the state Department of Child Services after sending dozens of personal texts to a female intern, including messages sent late at night and on weekends.
Dems see chance to snag 5th District, but demographics stuck in neutral
Operatives point to Democrat Joe Donnelly’s win in the district in 2018, despite losing his re-election bid for U.S. Senate.
State task force holds first meeting on renewable energy
A new task force that hopes to help Indiana move from its coal-dominated past into a future that includes more renewable energy held its first meeting Monday, hearing hours of testimony.
Democratic state senator launches bid for attorney general
Sen. Karen Tallian, of Ogden Dunes, announced her campaign Wednesday morning, saying she plans to “restore checks and balances to the Statehouse and to be a voice for all who live here.”
Teachers give Holcomb’s commission ideas for increasing pay
The Next Level Teacher Compensation Commission is tasked with conducting research, receiving feedback and providing a report to Gov. Eric Holcomb and state lawmakers before the 2021 legislative session.
Department of Revenue ready to launch new online tax portal
The first phase in the rollout of the online system will allow corporations, not-for-profits and other businesses to register for e-services, view tax documents, file and amend tax returns and pay taxes.
Indianapolis Fire Department suspends lawmaker facing charges
The department said Friday that Indiana Rep. Dan Forestal, D-Indianapolis, has been suspended for 240 duty hours and remanded to an employee assistance program.
Indiana lawmaker under fire for posting noose picture
A state representative who posted nooses under a Facebook story about a black man pleading guilty to rape is drawing criticism for using racist imagery.
Volkswagen settlement funds fuel-efficient buses, trucks
Indiana is receiving $41 million from the $2.9 billion portion of the settlement dedicated to funding projects that reduce diesel emissions.
UPDATE: Indiana Guard chief resigns days after civil suit’s filing
The leader of the Indiana National Guard is stepping down days after a former contract worker accused him of retaliating against her for reporting his alleged affair with a subordinate.
Rep. Karlee Macer decides against run for governor in 2020
Macer, who had been considering a bid for governor, has served as a state lawmaker since 2013, and works as the community relations manager and clinical liaison at Northwest Healthcare Center.
Holcomb cleared of ethics violations by inspector general’s office
Spectacle Entertainment CEO and Chairman Rod Ratcliff flew Gov. Eric Holcomb and his wife to two Republican Governors Association meetings in 2018—one in July in Aspen, Colorado and one in November in Scottsdale, Arizona.
New workforce initiative helping firms get smarter with hiring
Skillful Indiana teaches skills-based hiring practices and trains career coaches so they can better connect job seekers with open positions.
Governor selects surgeon George Rapp for state’s highest honor
Dr. George Rapp, an orthopedic surgeon and humanitarian, is this year’s recipient of the Sachem Award.