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New York imposes first-in-the-nation statewide freeze on 'hyperscale' data centers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is imposing the nation’s first-ever statewide freeze on new “hyperscale” data centers. Hochul is pausing state-level environmental permits for “up to” a year to give the state time to put together a framework to protect the environment, the energy…

Indianapolis City-County Council committee pushes data center moratorium amendment forward
INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County could become the latest municipality in Indiana to hit pause on building new data centers. Indianapolis City-County councilors are now considering a moratorium, after introducing a new amendment during Monday's Metropolitan and Economic Development…
Indianapolis committee advances data center moratorium through 2027
City-County Council President Maggie Lewis said the city needs more time to study the data center industry and to hear from residents.

Indianapolis City-County Council committee recommends moratorium on data centers
The Metropolitan Economic Development Committee of the Indianapolis City-County Council has recommended approval of a moratorium on data centers in the city, with a full council vote scheduled for August 10.
Indiana state employees to receive one-time bonus of up to $2,500
Gov. Mike Braun told employees of the bonuses Monday, which start at $1,000 for workers hired in the second half of last year.

Portion of I-69 in Delaware County dedicated to fallen officer Gregg Winters
DALEVILLE, Ind. — Rain didn't deter family, friends and brothers and sisters of the badge from honoring the life of Officer Gregg Winters this weekend. On Saturday, the Indiana Department of Transportation dedicated a portion of I-69 in Delaware County to the fallen Muncie…

UFD Union Leaders Raise Concerns Over Staffing
The union representing Utica firefighters is raising concerns about the City of Utica’s efforts to change staffing requirements for the fire department.

Beckwith ignites new round of criticism after claiming Islam worse than Nazism
Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith claimed Islam is "actually worse" than Nazism and called for restrictions on the Islamic call to prayer, drawing condemnation from Muslim civil rights organizations.

State employees to receive one-time bonus of up to $2,500
State employees will see a one-time bonus in their July 29 paycheck, but no ongoing pay raise is coming despite strong tax revenue collections.

Beau Bayh makes ethics pledge amid close ties with Hogsett fundraiser
A fundraiser linked to Mayor Joe Hogsett has been raising money for the secretary of state candidate who has built his campaign around fighting corruption.

State employees awarded one-time bonus up to $2,500
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun announced a one-time bonus to eligible state employees that could add up to $2,500 on their July 29 paycheck. Braun said the bonus checks were due to his administration's efforts to reduce unnecessary costs and run state government with a more…

Harborage Marina lease extension heads to November ballot
"This opportunity promises to enrich our maritime community and preserve our water-based heritage."