Cost of IEDC consulting contract for data center study tops $1.2M
Boston Consulting Group was hired in April to prepare a report that seeks to answer “whether data centers provide sufficient return on investment for Indiana.”
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3 big questions as Indiana prepares to ask for federal education funding flexibility
State officials say their request would give schools more freedom to address their specific needs. But would funding reach those who need it?
Rokita backs INDOT request to waive federal race/gender hiring considerations for contractors
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in which he argued that the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program is unconstitutional.
Update: Document reveals ethics concerns before Indiana cabinet secretary resignation
Jennifer-Ruth Green called the allegations “baseless” and attributed the issues to “politically motivated leaks designed to assassinate my character.”
Braun administration seeks legal opinion on business diversity programs
The administration is seeking an advisory opinion on the legality of the Governor’s Commission on Supplier Diversity and the continued implementation of the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises Program.
Chronic absenteeism rate in Indiana schools drops again
Chronic absenteeism continues to be the highest in grades nine through 12, according to the Department of Education. Nearly one in three Hoosier students are chronically absent during their senior year.
Indiana license plate sales lift charitable efforts, but new requirements may limit participants
Hoosiers have poured almost $200 million into scholarships, medical research, child welfare and more in less than two decades—just by buying specialty license plates for their vehicles.
Braun appoints new public safety secretary in latest of several leadership changes
In the past week, Braun has also accepted the resignation of his IEDC executive director and appointed a new leader of the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor.
Crane bay structure at former GM stamping plant site under demolition, plans for event pavilion scrapped
Retention of the crane bay structure had long been considered an integral part of the stamping plant redevelopment by neighbors and city leaders.
State’s exit from GM site ownership signals new economic development approach
“The governor has been very clear: We’re just not in the land development business, and it’s not a core competency,” Commerce Secretary David Adams told IBJ.
IEDC extends consulting contract for study of data center opportunities, pitfalls
Boston Consulting Group is researching the economics of data centers and is expected to produce a white paper report detailing the best way for the state to approach such proposals.
READI regions provide ‘sound foundation’ for Indiana’s regional policy, study says
Earlier this year, Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order directing state leaders to establish a unified regional framework for economic and workforce development.
Indiana slashing reimbursement rates for child care providers
Child care providers around Indiana will see reimbursement rate cuts of 10% to 35% as the state’s Family and Social Services Administration tries to close a $225 million funding gap.
IEDC leader to depart as part of ‘evolution’ of agency
Jeff Blade has served as the Indiana Economic Development Corp.’s executive director for less than a year.
Braun calls for evaluation of utility companies’ profits amid rate hikes
Gov. Mike Braun also appointed a new commissioner of the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, which serves as an advocate for Indiana utility customers.
Indiana maintains top mark from major credit-rating agencies
Just 14 states have top marks from the trio of major credit-rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings.
Indiana libraries prepare for impact from budget moves
Much of the discussion surrounding property tax reform has focused on schools, law enforcement and local government. But libraries are also in line to see impacts from legislation cutting property taxes.
Indiana energy secretary highlights ‘regional approaches,’ conservation priorities at water summit
Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Suzanne Jaworowski told attendees at the annual Indiana Water Summit on Thursday that a pending statewide water plan must be “transparent, data-driven and developed collaboratively.”
Indiana law enforcement training board to weigh request to decertify Dubois County sheriff
Although a special prosecutor ultimately decided not to charge Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter, the training board voted Aug. 18 to move forward with charges of fraud, perjury, false informing and criminal misconduct.
Braun: Administration saved $38M in first 6 months, cut $72M from future spending
Indiana Department of Administration Commissioner Brandon Clifton told reporters that the direct savings would likely be reverted to the General Fund.