March 18, 2024
Gubernatorial candidate Brad Chambers unveils 10-point plan to grow Indiana's economy
Former state commerce secretary Brad Chambers said the number one job of a governor is to grow the economy and increase wages. And the Republican gubernatorial candidate unveiled his 10-point economic plan Monday.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2024
A bill to secure industry use of toxic PFAS is dead – for now. How could it have harmed Hoosiers?
Indiana manufacturers pushed to change the state's definition of toxic PFAS to ensure they can continue using some of those chemicals. That effort failed at the Statehouse. But we'll likely see more legislation like this as manufacturers try to hold on to chemicals the federal government wants to limit.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024
Holcomb signs bill that torpedoes Gary lawsuit against gun makers, sellers
A lawsuit by the city of Gary against gun makers and sellers is likely over after Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill into law Friday torpedoing the suit.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024
After construction projects split communities 70 years ago, new funding aims to reconnect
The Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program is providing a total of $3.3 billion to 132 communities – with $368,000 going to communities in Indiana. The measure is aimed to provide more direct access to job, education and other opportunities to these communities through infrastructure.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024
Holcomb hasn't decided on endorsement in governor's race, wants to hear more details from candidates
Gov. Eric Holcomb said he wants to hear more detail on issues from the candidates hoping to replace him.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024
Severe storms with tornadoes kill at least 3 in the central US
Severe storms with probable tornadoes tore through several central U.S. states, damaging homes and businesses and killing at least three people, with more bodies likely to be discovered, authorities said. As the sun rose Friday, officials scrambled to assess the extent of the destruction with the power out.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2024
Holcomb mulling whether to sign few remaining bills from 2024 session
Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed all but a few bills lawmakers sent to him in the 2024 session. Two of the measures left in the balance include controversial provisions involving the states public access counselor and a Gary lawsuit against the gun industry.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2024
Happy hours return to Indiana beginning July 1 after governor signs bill lifting decades-old ban
Gov. Eric Holcomb said happy days are here again as of July 1, when Indiana establishments can offer happy hours for the first time in decades.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2024
Governor Holcomb weighing concerns about antisemitism bill as deadline to sign it approaches
Lawmakers last week believed they found a compromise on a controversial bill to define and ban antisemitism in public education institutions. Gov. Eric Holcomb said things have changed since then as he weighs whether to sign the measure into law.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2024
Indiana schools have new requirements when students are truant
Indiana schools will be required to intervene when elementary students are truant under a bill signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
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