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Lee Town Board member says he will run again for fire commissioner
LEE CENTER — Lee Town Board member William Baker is planning to run for the post of fire commissioner again, saying he has been assured there is no conflict of interest in holding both positions.
Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour to return to office Wednesday after cancer treatment
Muncie mayor Dan Ridenour will return to work on Wednesday following a six-week medical leave for prostate cancer treatment.
Greg Ballard surpasses signature requirement to appear on the ballot
INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard turned in more than 41,000 verified petition signatures on Tuesday to the Indiana Secretary of State’s Election Division, surpassing the 37,000 signatures needed to get on the ballot as an Independent Candidate for Secretary…
Commerce secretary defends decision to remain Gaylor Electric CEO
Indiana’s new secretary of commerce, Chuck Goodrich, announced Tuesday that he is implementing procedures to prevent conflicts of interest as he continues to serve as CEO of Gaylor Electric.
'Our campaign is bigger than one candidate' | Ballard turns in over 41,000 signatures to Indiana Secretary of State's office
The former Indianapolis mayor gathered signatures in 71 of Indiana's 92 counties.
Texas agency investigating birth tourism, 'HavemybabyinTEXAS.com'
(The Center Square) – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is cracking down on birth tourism in response to a directive issued by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Sen. Jim Banks introduces legislation for stricter birthright citizenship requirements
After the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship last month, Sen. Banks introduced legislation to tighten rules around birthright citizenship.
Legislator seeks to exempt cap for Hollywood tax credits
(The Center Square) - Legislators fear California will become noncompetitive again in attracting major film and TV productions if changes aren’t made to the state budget.
Candidates run for Arizona schools superintendent
(The Center Square)- Arizona Republicans and Democrats are running for state superintendent of public instruction to shape education policy.
Hochul orders one-year pause on new hyperscale data centers in New York
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered a temporary halt on new hyperscale data center projects in New York while the state develops what she says will be the nation’s most comprehensive regulatory framework for the rapidly expanding industry.
Carmel moves up trash pickup time due to extreme heat
CARMEL, Ind. — For the second time in a month, Carmel is adjusting its trash pickup times due to extreme heat in the forecast. On Tuesday, the City of Carmel announced to Carmel Utilities and Republic Services customers that trash pickup will be moved up one hour to minimize…
City officials put pause on data centers
The Indianapolis City-County Council’s Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee voted 10–3 on July 13 to recommend a temporary moratorium on approving new data centers through Dec. 31, 2027. The pause […]