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Is there too much parking in downtown Indy? One city-county councilor says 'yes'
INDIANAPOLIS — Does downtown Indianapolis have too much parking? A city-county councilor says that may be the case and is now looking to remove parking requirements throughout Marion County. Councilor Jesse Brown says elimination of excess parking could help spur development. The…
Indiana to end all spending goals on state contracts based on race/sex of contractors
INDIANAPOLIS — As part of a continued push to root out DEI elements in state government, Gov. Mike Braun (R-Indiana) announced an overhaul to how the state awards contracts —specifically, removing any spending goals related to demographics like race and sex, and replacing those…
Griffo hails House of Representatives' passage of law making daylight saving time permanent
NEW YORK — State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-53, Rome, is optimistic that daylight saving time could become permanent in New York, following the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of a bill that would enact daylight saving time year-round across the…
Do mosques in Indiana publicly broadcast the call to prayer using loudspeakers?
On a conservative podcast, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith advocated for banning the Islamic call to prayer, suggesting it should not be played over loudspeakers.
New York boosts funding for mental health treatment program
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) announced enhancements to Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) through statutory changes and investments from the FY 2026 Budget.
State ends 2026 budget year with nearly $4 billion left over
Indiana Governor Mike Braun credited strong revenue growth and budgetary discipline for the state ending the 2026 budget year with a $3.99 billion budget reserve and a $1.86 billion surplus, while Democratic lawmakers argued the figures reflect chronic underinvestment in…
Braun announces end of race- and sex-based consideration in state contracting
Following a legal opinion from Attorney General Todd Rokita finding race- and sex-based considerations in contracting in the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (M/WBE) components of Indiana’s Diversity Business Enterprises […]
Porter calls for investing state surplus in Hoosiers after fiscal year-end report
State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) is calling on lawmakers to use Indiana’s stronger-than-expected fiscal position to address rising costs facing Hoosiers following the release of the state’s fiscal year 2026 report. The […]
Mohawk Valley Water Authority awarded $11M for lead service line removal
The Mohawk Valley Water Authority has been awarded $11 million in grant money and a zero-interest loan toward the removal of lead service lines in its system.
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission's new report targets energy affordability for Hoosiers
The report details formal and informal steps to implement an energy affordability bill from the last legislative session's House Enrolled Act 1002.
Indiana State Comptroller reports $3.99 billion in reserves at end of 2026 fiscal year
INDIANAPOLIS -- To end the fiscal year, officials with the office of the Indiana State Comptroller stated that the state of Indiana increased its reserves by 60% and reported $1.86 billion in surplus. According to a news release from the Comptroller's Office, the state of Indiana…
New Hartford stop sign complaints prompts town board discussion on resident notifications
NEW HARTFORD — Complaints about new stop signs on Merritt Place prompted the New Hartford Town Board to discuss how it notifies residents of proposed stop signs in their neighborhoods.