Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

INDOT raises cap on Community Crossings infrastructure awards

Local government advocates say they’re grateful for the award bump and program generally, but want to tweak how it’s structured.... Read More

Beer and liquor wholesalers face off over mixed drinks legislation

A House committee on Tuesday advanced a bill letting beer wholesalers sell liquor-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, over the protests of liquor industry representatives.... Read More

House Republicans to push retiree 13th check, antisemitism bills

Indiana’s House Republican caucus — 70 strong — will prioritize legislation boosting retirement benefits for public employees and banning antisemitism in public educational institutions, alongside bills on job training and administrative law.... Read More

Child care legislation coming, but pricey ideas iffy

Sen. Ed Charbonneau, the architect of numerous expansive pieces of health care legislation, admitted he was surprised when his health-focused interim committee was tasked with finding solutions to the lack of available and affordable child care.... Read More

Advocates hope to use map, grant to reduce conflict over solar, wind siting

As Indiana prepares to bring thousands of megawatts of utility-scale wind and solar energy online, environmentalists and educators hope to use new tools — mapping and grant-boosted education — to manage strife over where future projects go.... Read More

With gambling legislation on pause, some push for reform

The leaders of the Statehouse’s dual Republican supermajorities have been clear: after recent gambling industry scandals involving former lawmakers, next year’s legislative session will include no expansion of gaming.... Read More

$50k lottery payout to man with ripped-up winning ticket approved

Two recent lottery winners got differing results from Tuesday’s Hoosier Lottery Commission meeting — one reaped thousands while another received nothing. The lottery also reported revenue is up over projections for the first four months of the fiscal year.... Read More

Holcomb releases videos promoting Hoosier attractions

Dubbed, “All Around Indiana,” the project features a buffalo preserve, caves, parks, racing, sandhill crane migration and more — plus, a variety of industries. Holcomb narrates the videos.... Read More

Less ‘aggressive’ legislative session coming, Statehouse leaders say

Moderate your expectations for the next legislative session, say Indiana’s lawmaking leaders: more tweaks and fine-tuning, and fewer overhauls. They’re not taking on gambling expansions, water fights or costly initiatives during the shorter non-budget session.... Read More

FSSA extends applications for employer-sponsored child care grants

Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration says it will extend the application period for its employer-sponsored child care grants by adding a second window. The $25 million program offers employers seed funding for child care initiatives.... Read More