Property tax reform is one of the top priorities for state lawmakers in 2025. That’s why State Rep. Kendell Culp has written a bill that would lower the property tax burden on farmland owners by changing the way county assessors calculate farmland value.... Read More
The site is set to be vacated when construction on a new, $1.2 billion corrections facility in Westville is complete. The new facility will replace the Indiana State Prison and the existing Westville Correctional Facility.... Read More
Hoosiers visit their local libraries millions of times each year, one of the public services funded by tax dollars. But boards overseeing the entities have a unique position in Indiana because the appointed members can impose a tax levy for certain needs.... Read More
Trine University has reduced the cost of tuition for students entering its new doctor of occupational therapy program. The cost for the three-year, eight-semester program is now $9,960 per semester for a total cost of $81,105, including fees.... Read More
As part of the Health First Indiana initiative (HFI), St. Joseph County Department of Health launched the Community Partnership Program to raise awareness about the most common problems students were facing that systemically ate into their class time ...... Read More
Inside INdiana Business spoke with St. Joseph County Environmental Health Specialist Jessica Dilling about radon testing requirements, signs to look out for and how to take advantage of the county’s radon initiative.... Read More
For the last nine years, Melissa Schroeder and her husband have sold honey and educated others about beekeeping under the name Growing Success Farm. They were customers of Dogwood Ridge Bees, whose owners approached the Schroders about a possible sale.... Read More
If the state hits revenue goals, SB 451 would continue lowering the adjusted gross income tax rate annually by 0.05% each tax year through 2032. Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Chair Sen. Travis Holdman saw his bill pass his committee unanimously Tuesday.... Read More
The Indiana University Kelley School of Business once again ranks at the top of U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the “Best Online MBA Programs.” The top 250 schools in this year’s ranking also include four other Indiana institutions.... Read More
The organization has named Lori Augustus executive director for its southeast region, which covers Huntington and Wabash, as well as community-based operations in 12 additional counties.... Read More
Elkhart-based toll road operator ITR Concession Co. said the project will include the repaving of about 34 miles of roadway as well as improvements to the Eastpoint toll plaza barrier in Angola, one interchange and 26 bridges. ... Read More
Many of Indiana’s largest law firms find it imperative to offer government lobbying for their clients in order to provide a full line of services. That’s especially true in Indianapolis, the state’s capital city and home to all of state government.... Read More
The Huntington University board of trustees has selected Robert Pepper as the university's 14th president. Pepper currently serves as executive director and assistant to the president for innovation and unity partnerships at Messiah University in Pennsylvania.... Read More
School officials have eliminated 25 athletic department positions, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. The person requested anonymity because the school had not made a public announcement.... Read More
One study found that Indiana could profit $171 million off of the tax model for marijuana that Colorado has set up, according to pro-legalization group Indiana Cann. “That’s a number that is too big to ignore,” State Rep. Jim Lucas said. ... Read More
A former supervisor at a Plainfield warehouse has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for stealing $2 million worth of Fitbits from Amazon and selling them on eBay.... Read More
Small businesses had a merry December, as shoppers wrapped up their holiday shopping. That's according to the Fiserv Small Business Index. In the U.S., the seasonally adjusted index for December was 146, up 3 points from November.... Read More
American Airlines will fly larger planes to and from Evansville, the airline announced this week. That means there will be more overall seats available and first-class seats on each flight.... Read More
The University of Southern Indiana and the University of Evansville are finalizing the process for USI students to gain direct entry admission into UE’s advanced health science programs. ... Read More
In 2024, the Indiana Destination Development Corp. presented Hanselmans Inc. with the Will Koch Indiana Tourism Leadership Award. Alan Hanselman and Gail Hettinger spoke with IIB about receiving the award and why Jasper has become a tourism hub.... Read More
