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Attorney general says utility regulator can deny early coal plant retirements

The powerful Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission can—and should—investigate early retirements of coal-burning power plants, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita wrote in a memorandum of legal guidance released Tuesday. Rokita opined that the IURC is implicitly duty-bound to prevent such closures until a utility finds “dispatchable” replacement power. But the Statehouse, Rokita added, could add legal requirements. Sen. […]... Read More

Indiana utilities earn collective ‘C’ grade on clean energy goals

One Indiana utility company earned top marks and another pair nabbed no points in a national clean energy assessment. The six Hoosier utilities featured averaged a 44%—a “C” grade.... Read More

Attorney general candidates spar over ad allegations

Democrat attorney general candidate Destiny Wells went on the attack in advertisements launched last week, prompting rebuke from GOP incumbent Todd Rokita.... Read More

State panel recommends judicial reallocation from low- to high-need counties

A lawmaker-run interim panel on Thursday recommended that the state optimize the caseload-to-staff figure. That’s “even if it means re-allocating judges from lower utilized counties to those in need,” per the unanimously approved final report.... Read More

‘Delinquent’ public pension stewards present improvement plans to lawmakers

Two units of local government with “delinquent” pension plans told lawmakers Monday that they’d find ways to bridge the shortfalls. The Fort Wayne Public Transportation Corp. and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office both had to state their cases.... Read More

13th checks distributed to 106k+ public retirees

The Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) last week finished disbursing almost $60 million to more than 160,000 retired former public employees. The retirees received about $370 on average, in a post-retirement benefit increase known as a 13th check.... Read More

Braun releases plan to boost ag, rural fortunes

Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun on Friday released a policy plan intended to benefit farmers and rural residents—highlighting ideas for tax relief, economic development and more.... Read More

Report: Indiana’s tax system costs some companies but competitive with HQs

The Hoosier state’s tax system makes it less competitive in capital-intensive industries like manufacturing and life sciences, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce found in a report released Monday. But the state is more competitive with headquarters because...... Read More

Key lawmakers say casino’s proposed move is worth consideration

Lawmakers pivotal to a Hoosier casino’s license relocation bid say the move is worth a look—and maybe more. Full House Resorts says Rising Star Casino Resort, in the city of Rising Sun, is the worst-performing location in its portfolio.... Read More

Green energy fund begins lending for renewables, efficiency projects

The Indiana Energy Independence Fund on Tuesday announced it would begin lending services for green, energy efficient projects. The commercial lending product targets Hoosier businesses, not-for-profits and governments to help lower their energy costs.... Read More