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'They'll be replenished 100%' | Braun says state will make up for lost funds during gas tax holiday
The gas sales and excise tax suspension has created a combined loss of $533 million for state and local government budgets to fix Indiana's roads.
Muncie files new misconduct complaint against city firefighter and will try to fire him — again
The latest complaint will trigger a disciplinary hearing where Troy Dulaney can defend himself and try to save his job.
Greenwood proposes new wheel and vehicle excise tax
GREENWOOD, Ind. - Car owners in Greenwood might have to cough up a little more cash as the city has been discussing a new wheel and vehicle excise tax. If your car is registered in Greenwood, you would have to pay $25 annually. If you own a bus, semi, or RV, you would have to…
Documents reveal child welfare special advisor’s duties
Gov. Mike Braun's special advisor on child welfare, Adam Krupp, has been conducting research and meetings with various organizations and experts since his appointment in April, while earning a $210,000 salary, which has been criticized by Senator Fady Qaddoura as not being a good…
Jeffersonville City Councilman launches bid to replace Mayor Mike Moore
City Councilman, Bill Burns, is the second to launch a mayoral campaign to replace Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore.
Southern Indiana mayor concerned about new taskforce to negotiate local income taxes
New Albany mayor Jeff Gahan worries negotiations over how income taxes are distributed to critical local services may be based on flawed financial information.
Indiana: Stop playing politics with kids’ food.
In Indiana, over 650,000 kids are without consistent meals this summer because the state opted out of an important federal food program. I just introduced a bill to change that. […]
State’s ratepayer advocate asks regulators to reconsider $71M AES rate hike
Gov. Mike Braun prepares to replace the last two regulators appointed by his predecessors.
Gas tax breaks to cost state, local governments $533M
Gov. Mike Braun said he hadn’t discussed the possibility of a special session with legislative leaders to further extend the gas tax holiday, but didn’t rule it out.
Knightstown special election scheduled after ballot error
A Henry County judge made the decision Wednesday, June 24 after the problem with two Republican primary races in Knightstown.
Beech Grove puts a cork in its proposed outdoor alcohol policy
Councilors voted against a DORA along Main Street and within Sarah T. Bolton Park.
CCDF Voucher Cuts Hurt Working Families and Indiana’s Workforce
By DEANDREA THOMPSON Indiana has long embraced a simple but powerful value: if people are willing to work, they should have the opportunity to succeed. Access to affordable childcare is […]