As higher property tax bills land in homeowners’ mailboxes, Indy Rep. DeLaney urges reforms including changes in school funding
With the coming property tax bills expected to wallop Hoosier homeowners, one Indiana Democratic lawmaker is faulting Republicans for not reforming the property tax system to prevent steep increases and is calling for a change in school funding to alleviate some of the pressure. “...”
Four Republican candidates for Indy mayor share their visions in Indy Star forum
Before a sparse crowd Thursday evening, the four men vying for the Republican nomination for Indianapolis mayor acknowledged the issues where they agreed and refrained from criticizing the current mayor outright as they offered their visions for the city. The Republican candidate “...”
Senate sends another bill restricting trans people to the governor—then has a sing-along
Another trans-related bill is heading to the governor’s desk. House Bill 1569 was passed in its final Senate reading Thursday afternoon. The bill is authored by Rep. Peggy Mayfield, R-Martinsville, and passed through the Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee, “...”
Rokita’s fight to overturn judge’s finding moves to yet another court, is set for hearing April 11
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s fight to overturn a trial court’s finding that he violated a state confidentiality law has been moved to another court – its third since the original complaint was filed in November 2022 – and set for a hearing April 11. Marion Count “...”
Crime, potholes were key topics in forum of four Democratic mayoral candidates
Although the discussion was respectful and polite during a Tuesday evening forum, four Democratic candidates for Indianapolis mayor nevertheless offered very different views of the city and its future. The mayoral town hall, hosted by The Indianapolis Star, brought Mayor Joe Hogs “...”
IU economist urges policymakers to steer clear of culture wars and focus on developing a skilled, healthy workforce
Indiana’s long history of making things has developed a diverse manufacturing base that could make the state one of the first stops for companies reshoring their operations — but to attract new employers, an Indiana University economist says, Hoosiers will have to resist “...”
Bill banning gender-affirming care for minors is now one step from becoming law
It has drawn some of the longest and most contentious debate of the 2023 legislative session, with most attempts to amend it failing while opponents have called it discriminatory and dangerous. Now SB 480, which bans gender-affirming care for Indiana minors, has passed its “...”
John Krull commentary: What’s around the corner isn’t good
Jeff Smulyan delivered the line almost as a throwaway, but it had a sting. Speaking at an Economic Club Luncheon in Indianapolis, Smulyan, the founder and CEO of Emmis Corp., referred to the Indiana General Assembly’s obsession with punishing a small minority of Hoosiers. Smuly “...”
Indiana Bar Foundation hosts inaugural Indiana Civics Summit
National, regional, state, and local leaders will discuss the role of civics in the Indiana business, education, legal, non-profit, and government communities. Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch (above) and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner are among the featured s “...”
Emotions stir the House before committee’s approval of bill banning gender-affirming care
Above: Protests outside the House Chamber’s doors on Tuesday. Photo by Xain Ballenger, TheStatehouseFile.com. Voices erupted outside the House Chamber as a physician called gender transition procedures “bad medicine.” A tearful parent said these procedures are the reaso “...”