Indiana’s unemployment rate holds firm as labor force ticks up
Private sector employment in Indiana grew by 4,400 in February over the previous month and is up more than 40,400 over the last year, the state said Friday.
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Bill would make it harder to change gender on Indiana IDs
Under the proposal, only the submission of a certified, amended birth certificate to the BMV could be used to complete a gender identity change on BMV-issued credentials.
Professional leagues make pitch for official data in sports wagering
The House Public Policy Committee heard roughly five hours of testimony on Senate Bill 552—legislation that touches nearly every aspect of gambling in Indiana—during a hearing on Wednesday.
Legislation would increase physical therapists’ autonomy
A bill advancing through the General Assembly would allow PTs to be regulated by their peers, a move that would remove much of the medical hierarchy from the process.
Senate panel OKs compensation for wrongfully convicted
The legislation would generally permit people who are exonerated to receive $50,000 for each year they were wrongfully incarcerated.
Senate approves bill making state superintendent appointed post
Beginning in 2021, the Indiana Department of Education will be led by a secretary of education.
Court: Indiana cities subject to $5 cap on rental fees
The state's highest court ruled that exemptions on annual rental property registration fees were unconstitutional.
Disciplinary commission accuses Attorney General Hill of misconduct at party
A complaint filed Tuesday by the Indiana Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Commission alleges that Curtis Hill committed criminal acts of battery by groping four women at a party after the 2018 legislative session. The misconduct charges could impact Hill’s ability to continue serving as AG.
Top Indiana companies are increasingly weighing in on the key issues of the day
In recent years, some of Indiana’s biggest companies and trade organizations, including the Indiana Chamber and the Indy Chamber, have publicly voiced opinions on a variety of social issues, including pre-kindergarten funding, gay rights, mass transportation and higher cigarette taxes.
Indiana House Republicans suggest slashing $105M from aid for low-income students
For Indianapolis Public Schools, the proposed cuts could mean $7 million less to meet the needs of its students from low-income families between now and 2021.
Hotel owners voice concerns over Pan Am Plaza project to state lawmakers
Some of the most prominent hotel operators in downtown Indianapolis told state lawmakers Wednesday that the process that led to developer Kite Realty Group Trust and Hilton being selected for the Pan Am Plaza project was unfair.
Payday lending industry gains upper hand in Statehouse fight
A Senate bill addressing subprime lending, which had a 69-page strip-and-insert amendment released the night before passing out of committee, is headed to the House.
Demonstrators at teacher rally tell Holcomb to ‘come closer’
Hundreds of educators, administrators, students and community members flocked to the Indiana Statehouse on Saturday to show their frustration with Indiana’s treatment of public education.
Indiana budget director resigning to join UIndy
State Budget Director Jason Dudich is expected to work for the state through the end of the legislative session in mid-May.
Soccer stadium likely would find other uses—especially if it’s downtown
The Indy Eleven would likely need the $150 million soccer stadium proposed by owner Ersal Ozdemir for only about 20 matches a year.
IBJ Podcast: Can Indy win a Major League Soccer franchise?
A bill passed by the Indiana Senate would require the Indy Eleven to become an MLS franchise within three years to unlock tax money to build a stadium dedicated to soccer. But is that realistic? IBJ's Anthony Schoettle says it's an uphill climb — but by no means out of the question. He talks to […]
Here’s where six General Assembly issues stand at halfway mark
The first half of the legislative session was generally quiet (save an emotional debate about a hate-crimes bill) but that might just be the calm before the storm.
Top CEOs urge key lawmakers to overhaul bias-crimes legislation
More than 20 CEOs from some of the biggest companies in Indiana sent a letter to top Republican lawmakers Wednesday urging them to restore a list of victim characteristics in bias-crimes legislation being considered by the Indiana General Assembly.
Indy Eleven’s race to join Major League Soccer must clear many hurdles
Legislation passed by the Indiana Senate makes money for a soccer stadium available only if the city gains a Major League Soccer franchise—but that same legislation could make it more likely the MLS gives it a team.
Holcomb to lead trade mission to France, Belgium, Germany
Holcomb will be accompanied by Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger, Indiana Economic Development Corp. directors John Thompson and Mark Neal and IEDC staff.