Lafayette-area lawmakers are holding out hope to win some new protections for farmers’ water supplies, but their efforts to impose a new state regulatory process on huge water withdrawals appear dead for this legislative session.... Read More
The total marks a $42 million increase over the previous year and includes research funding for health initiatives, drug treatments and efforts to enhance civics education.... Read More
An Indiana Senate committee voted unanimously Thursday to advance legislation that would require the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to inform local officials before purchasing more than 100 acres in a county or municipality.... Read More
In response to Indiana’s ongoing workforce shortage, more than 100 Hoosier leaders, including business executives, university presidents, school superintendents and state government officials, have formed a coalition to support a statewide modern youth apprenticeship program.... Read More
House Bill 1165, authored by Rep. Jake Teshka, a Republican from South Bend, aims to bridge the gap for new startups. The legislation would combine two concepts that Teshka proposed last year. ... Read More
A pair of Republican state lawmakers have filed legislation that would regulate large water withdrawals in Indiana. However, It’s unclear if either of the bills will get a hearing.... Read More
In his eighth and final State of the State address Tuesday, Gov. Eric Holcomb called for commitments to improving third grade reading levels, expanding the childcare workforce and building greater awareness of the state’s jobs programs.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday unveiled the eighth and final legislative agenda of his two-term tenure, focusing on improving the state’s child care system, addressing falling early literacy levels and raising awareness of the state’s myriad of job-related training programs and tools.... Read More
The 1,500 members of UAW Local 933 are making plans to walk out at Allison Transmission Inc. if the Speedway-based auto manufacturer, which makes commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, doesn’t meet the union’s demands.... Read More
Matt Mindrum is a month into his new role as CEO of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and recently spoke with IBJ about his vision for the region’s growth and his new insights into youth apprenticeships.... Read More
