Hogsett prepares to again seek changes to state road-funding formula
But some city-county councilors are so tired of waiting on the Legislature to act that they are suggesting exploring city-based solutions.
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Water management emerges as high-stakes statewide issue
State officials, business leaders and other stakeholders say failing to act soon could threaten Indiana’s growth and economic development.
Indiana’s gambling regulatory leader steps down
Executive Director Greg Small plans to step down Sept. 20 after three years in charge of the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Holcomb names four Indianapolis business leaders for downtown tax board
The appointments are the first of several expected to be made before November for the board, which was authorized by the City-County Council last month.
Q&A: How lieutenant governor candidates plan to use the limited role to tackle economic development
The lieutenant governor is the second highest office holder in state government and has several duties that include serving as the president of the Indiana Senate and overseeing two dozen departments.
Committee working to identify defunct government boards, commissions and councils
An interim study committee is reviewing dozens of Indiana government commissions to see if they still serve a purpose, or do anything at all.
Holcomb traveling to Slovakia, Italy on economic development trip
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb so far this year has visited Australia, Singapore, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil and Canada across four individual trade trips.
IBJ Podcast: Why is Indiana’s population growth in danger of cratering while the Indy area adds 405K people?
Meager population growth would have serious repercussions for the labor force and economy, putting pressure on officials across the state to make Indiana as appealing a place to live as possible.
Fortville business owners reeling from road construction
Broadway Street in Fortville is a mess of orange construction cones and heavy equipment, with traffic backing up at rush hour and nobody getting anywhere quickly. It’s been this way for 16 months.
Indiana tech, privacy chiefs talk benefits, concerns related to state AI usage
The state aims to use AI to help Hoosiers find information more easily. But, as members of th state Artificial Intelligence Task Force noted on Wednesday, there are privacy, cybersecurity, contract and cost concerns to tackle along the way.
Indiana’s slowing population growth expected to decline sharply as deaths outpace births
Overall population growth in Indiana will nearly skid to a halt by the 2050s while the Indianapolis metropolitan area attracts residents at relatively robust clip over several decades, according to new projections from Indiana University demographers.
Ten years in, Indiana’s craft distillers see fast-growing industry with more potential
Unlike beer and wine producers, which are allowed to self-distribute, distillers were previously required to go through a distributor in order to sell to bars, restaurants and liquor stores throughout Indiana.
Rokita dismisses IU Health privacy case
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office in its own dismissal filing said the case was no longer necessary because discovery in the case has shown IU Health has taken actions to satisfy deficiencies in its policies.
Development expected to follow now-completed I-69 route
An interstate that runs uninterrupted from Indianapolis to Evansville opens new opportunities, particularly in Morgan and Johnson counties, where large tracts of land along the route remain undeveloped.
Govs. Holcomb, Pence, Daniels gather to celebrate I-69 completion
Some 200 people joined Gov. Eric Holcomb and his predecessors, Mike Pence and Mitch Daniels, to celebrate the opening of the I-465 interchange at I-69, marking the essential completion of a 16-year construction project linking Evansville and Indianapolis.
Highly anticipated Indiana All Payer Claims Database launched
The Indiana All Payer Claims Database website is expected to provide transparency to health care costs and allow consumers to compare prices across multiple health systems.
Interstate 69 from Indianapolis to Evansville set to open to traffic
On Tuesday, the last part of the 150-mile project—an interchange linking I-69 and I-465—is scheduled to open following a celebratory on-site event to mark the occasion.
State officials celebrate as public pension system completes Chinese divestment
Comptroller Elise Nieshalla and Treasurer Daniel Elliott praised the pension system’s “speedy action” following 2023 legislation requiring divestment.
IPS says it’s ready for state requirement to offer college credit, career training
Educators around the state have raised concerns that schools will not be able to find the staff, transportation, and workforce partners needed to implement the changes.
State agencies pour thousands of dollars into state fair to reach Hoosiers
State agencies including the Hoosier Lottery, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and Secretary of State’s Office pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into the state fair each year to sponsor information booths, giveaways, concert performances and more.