A legislative priority for Republicans, House Bill 1002 requires the state’s investor-owned utilities to start low-income-customer assistance programs, bans service shutoffs in the summer and moves all customers to “levelized” billing plans. ... Read More
As one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Westfield is no stranger to approving permits for new housing. In fact, Westfield Mayor Scott Willis says the city has granted more housing permits in the past five years than any county in Indiana. ... Read More
A number of bills filed this legislation session focus on the IEDC. The proposals call for codifying a regional approach and stipulating how the IEDC administers tax credits, while others would add transparency and oversight mechanisms. ... Read More
Language amended into a bill Thursday would create a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority authorized to acquire land, finance capital improvements and enter into leases with private entities, including NFL teams. ... Read More
As speculation grows about the Chicago Bears considering a move to northwest Indiana, Gov. Mike Braun gave the NFL team a shout-out during his second State of the State address Wednesday.... Read More
New legislation filed by lawmakers from both sides of the aisle would put utility commissioners on the ballot. It’s not clear whether any of the IURC-ballot bills have the support needed to advance.... Read More
Senate Bill 244, authored by Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, would allow casino operator Full House Resorts Inc. to move its gaming license from Rising Sun to Marion County, provided it meets certain investment conditions. ... Read More
As the Chicago Bears prepare for their first playoff game in five years this weekend, there’s a sense of urgency for Indiana lawmakers to get the ball rolling on potentially attracting the historic NFL franchise to play its games in northwest Indiana. ... Read More
Indiana cities and towns feeling the pinch from the General Assembly’s local property tax changes in last year’s session could see some relief under proposed legislation. ... Read More
As the legislative session gets underway in Indiana this week, key lawmakers say talks to bring a second NFL franchise to Indiana are in early stages and that the Bears have not yet laid out what they hope to see in a potential relocation package. ... Read More
