Jennifer McCormick, the Democrat running for Indiana governor, proposes banning ratepayer dollars from being used for lobbying and reinstating a Mitch Daniels-era energy efficiency program, according to her utility policy plan announced Thursday morning.... Read More
The employer-led initiative, called the Indiana Apprenticeship Pathway, aims to bolster the state’s efforts to improve education outcomes and build a more capable workforce. ... Read More
The Department of Defense has awarded Bloomington-based economic development group Regional Opportunity Initiatives a $9.5 million, three-year contract to develop and grow its microelectronics workforce initiative in 11 Indiana counties.... Read More
Sens. Mike Braun and Todd Young, both Republicans, are among 15 senators from both parties sponsoring legislation that would add additional federal oversights to farmland deals. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the measure on Wednesday.... Read More
The Indiana Deferred Compensation Committee has voted to eliminate public retirement assets from two outside investment funds as part of the state’s effort to divest from Chinese entities and funds prioritizing environmental, social and governance practices.... Read More
Elevance Health is the parent company of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, which will serve as the provider for customers of IU Health Plans after the deal closes. The acquisition is expected to close at the end of the year.... Read More
Finding a water supply for an innovation and research park in Boone County has caused headaches for state economic development leaders, but the project’s growing pains have kick-started conversations about statewide water management that many say are overdue.... Read More
Zelenskyy invited state governors to visit his country in July at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City. He implored the U.S. government to continue sending billions in military aid to uphold its defenses against Russia.... Read More
Executive Director Greg Small’s last day in the position will be Sept. 20, three years after he filled the role. He previously served as the commission’s general council for more than six years.... Read More
Indianapolis-based chocolate maker SoChatti is closing its doors due to rising cacao prices as well as a business shift focusing on its parent company’s food industrial licensing and technology arm.... Read More
