Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

‘A blueprint’: State readies replacement to long-outdated waste management plan

Indiana is finalizing a new vision to manage Hoosier waste — from food, construction, technology, textiles and more — and boost the economy.... Read More

Redefined Indiana economic development roles coming, months after legislative mandate

Secretary of Commerce David Adams remains both CEO and president of Indiana’s controversial Economic Development Corp. — five months after lawmakers directed Gov. Mike Braun to split the roles across two appointees.... Read More

Indiana agencies cut staff, contracts as mandatory spending plans roll in

More of Indiana’s state agencies are earning approval for their mandatory expense-shrinking strategies — albeit with varying levels of enthusiasm.... Read More

Energy secretary blasts local moratoriums, calls energy development ‘patriotic’ task

Local bans on wind, solar and other energy projects are giving Indiana a bad reputation, Indiana’s top energy official said Tuesday. She plans to reward those open for business.... Read More

Indiana Lt. Gov’s call for utility bill tax pause faces key skeptics

Indiana’s second-highest official has thrown his weight behind calls for a sales tax moratorium on utility services — but, even as rates rise, the idea faces a difficult path through the General Assembly.... Read More

License plate sales lift charitable efforts; new requirements may limit participation

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has sold nearly 8 million on behalf of a wide array of organizations between 2007 and July 31 of this year, according to agency data.... Read More

Hoosiers warn of consequences as feds tighten COVID-19 vax access

Some Hoosiers are sounding the alarm about what could be a harsh COVID-19 and flu season — particularly following a significant change in federal vaccine rules this week.... Read More

Braun: Administration saved $38M in first 6 months, cut $72M from future spending

In May, Braun signed a two-year, $44 billion budget into law that took effect on July 1. ... Read More

IEDC deems Elevate Ventures, affiliates in breach of all active loans

Elevate Ventures has been deemed “in breach of” lending language in all of its active loan agreements with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. after defaulting on an angel investment program this month.... Read More

Braun noncommittal on early redistricting

Gov. Mike Braun hasn’t yet decided if he’ll call a special session to redraw Indiana’s congressional map early — but said he and GOP legislative leaders are “considering it seriously” as they wait to see redistricting results out of Texas.... Read More