Hammond mayor orders hiring freeze

Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott on Monday signed an executive order declaring an immediate hiring freeze across all city departments. The mayor said the move is in response to Senate Enrolled Act 1 passed in April by the Indiana General Assembly.... Read More

Annual chamber scores rank Indiana lawmakers

The 41st annual Legislator Scorecard was based on how legislators voted on 12 key “pro-economy, pro-jobs” policies. The most significant of the bills was Senate Bill 1, which reduced property taxes — including a break for businesses.... Read More

Evansville council to consider municipal wheel tax

The Evansville City Council today is expected to introduce a proposed municipal wheel tax ordinance to raise money for road repairs in the wake of a new state law that afforded property tax relief to many homeowners but slashed funds for local governments.... Read More

Butler University to launch engineering program in 2026

Butler University will launch a standalone engineering program in fall 2026, offering bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and bioengineering. Housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the program will combine technical ...... Read More

State revenues beat projections in July

Indiana revenue collections exceeded the most recent projections last month. The Indiana State Budget Agency said Friday that General Fund revenues in July totaled $1.6 billion, which was $17.8 million higher than the April 2025 forecast, or 1.1%.... Read More