When state lawmakers last month faced a $2 billion drop in projected revenue for the next two-year budget, they turned in part to a handful of line items for economic development grant programs and funds, eliminating about $42 million a year in allocations.... Read More
Following concerns of potential “impropriety” at the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the state has hired an independent firm to conduct a forensic audit of the agency and its affiliated entities.... Read More
Indiana state government technology and information officials on Tuesday said a series of spam emails sent overnight and into the early morning were the result of a former contractor being hacked.... Read More
Business leaders from major Hoosier companies say they are trying to navigate the uncertain trade environment created by President Donald Trump’s fluctuating tariff policy by exploring alternative options and being vocal about problems when they arise.... Read More
The West Lafayette City Council ultimately approved the zoning request 6-3 early Tuesday morning after a seven-hour public meeting, saying the project is a great opportunity that can’t be missed.... Read More
Gov. Mike Braun, as expected, signed a bill Thursday requiring the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to be more transparent when it makes large land purchases for major projects like the massive business park in Boone County.... Read More
Senate Enrolled Act 448 requires the state to develop a plan and build a framework to provide opportunities and encourage students to participate in work-based learning before they graduate from high school.... Read More
Irish airline Aer Lingus will fly four days a week—Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The flight will be offered year-round except in January and February.... Read More
Facing a worse-than-expected fiscal forecast, the Indiana Legislature approved a pared-down $46.2 billion state budget bill early Friday morning that will triple the state’s cigarette tax and cut funding for a wide swath of entities and programs.... Read More
In addition to an independent audit of the state’s economic development agency, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has announced the state is freezing all funds designated for a spun-off venture capital firm amid mounting criticism of its relationship with the state.... Read More
