Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Tax task force releases property, income and business recommendations

Lawmakers created the State and Local Tax Review Task Force last year in hopes of ditching the state’s individual income tax. That’s now off the table.... Read More

Lawmakers gather for session’s ceremonial start

Sexual harassment allegations and rule changes overshadowed Organization Day, Tuesday’s ceremonial start to the legislative session. It was the day after The Indianapolis Star reported three woman have accused Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor of...... Read More

Legislative leaders talk energy, taxes in Indiana Chamber Q&A

Indiana’s legislative leaders—minus one embattled dropout—talked budget, energy, taxes and more in downtown Indianapolis on Monday morning. They spoke at an annual preview from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, which also released new tax recommendations.... Read More

IEDC head David Rosenberg withdraws ‘premature’ conflict of interest ask

The commission separately approved two waivers for agency employees under outgoing Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration. U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, also a Republican, is governor-elect.... Read More

Attorney general, adult websites clash in age verification lawsuit

Indiana lawmakers approved Senate Enrolled Act 17, requiring pornography websites to verify user ages, in March. They hoped to keep children from accessing pornography, but the companies said it would be costly to implement and violate First Amendment and privacy rights.... Read More

Indiana National Guard leader to retire

Maj. Gen. R. Dale Lyles will retire from his role leading the Indiana National Guard in January, Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office announced Monday. That’s also when the state’s next governor is scheduled to take office; Holcomb is term-limited.... Read More

Inspector general dismisses ethics complaint against state elections chief

Indiana Inspector General David Cook has dismissed an ethics complaint lodged by the League of Women Voters in Indiana against Secretary of State Diego Morales—but suggested the group go to lawmakers for changes.... Read More

Logansport officials say immigration ‘is nothing new’ as Haitian influx goes national

Thousands of Haitian nationals with Temporary Protected Status have found a home in the Hoosier city of Logansport—drawing national political ire and motivating new federal legislation. But area officials say the north-central city of 18,000 isn’t in crisis.... Read More

Industry experts defend carbon dioxide storage, discuss report

Carbon removal was the focus of a two-day, national symposium held at IU Indianapolis, including one controversial state project. A mile underground, much of Indiana’s rock is porous—and great for safely storing carbon dioxide, industry experts said.... Read More

Prosecutors, defenders ask for pension upgrades to aid recruitment, retention

Hoosier prosecutors and public defenders on Monday pitched lawmakers on pension upgrades to boost recruitment and retention amid the state’s attorney shortage.... Read More