Just over 24 hours after Gov. Mike Braun signed legislation to provide public funding for a football stadium for the Chicago Bears in Hammond, legislative leaders sounded less than certain a deal would get done.... Read More
After barely passing in the Senate earlier this week, a bill that would put a $500 million casino in northeast Indiana is heading to the governor’s desk with added mandatory referendum language — a previous point of contention among some lawmakers.... Read More
Shortly after the bill’s signing, the Bears released a statement expressing gratitude to Indiana lawmakers and leaders for their efforts in creating the framework for a potential development.... Read More
On Wednesday, Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Mishawaka, signed off on changes made to Senate Bill 27 in the Indiana House that allow for up to $1 billion in public dollars to go toward construction of a stadium near Wolf Lake in Hammond. ... Read More
In March, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will hold an all-day hearing with the state’s five largest investor-owned utility companies to ask about billing transparency, the impact of growth on rates and short-term solutions to rising energy costs.... Read More
Over the objections of two state senators from the area, the Indiana Senate narrowly passed legislation Tuesday that would open up the bidding for a $500 million casino in northeast Indiana. ... Read More
The House passed Senate Bill 27 to create a state board to finance bonds to build a new stadium where the NFL team would play its home games. The measure had bipartisan support with a 95-4 vote. ... Read More
Last week, the mayor of Hammond said the NFL franchise had been talking about moving "Halas Hall, everything" to Indiana.... Read More
The Indiana Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on a wide-ranging local finance bill that includes some significant new incentives for local governments when it comes to data centers.... Read More
As passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee, an amended House Bill 1038 would leave the current casino in Rising Sun in place, but open up the bidding for a new casino license in Allen, DeKalb or Steuben counties.... Read More
