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WEB2 days ago · The Indiana Capital Chronicle is an independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to giving Hoosiers a comprehensive look inside state government, policy and elections. The site combines daily coverage with in-depth scrutiny, political awareness and insightful commentary. We’re part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state ...
In attorney general race, candidates’ visions diverge
WEB4 hours ago · Attorney General Todd Rokita, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Destiny Wells. (Rokita via screenshot, Wells by Whitney Downard/Indiana Capital Chronicle) Indiana’s spot as attorney general is back on the ballot, and the candidates vying to fill the once-technocratic role of chief legal officer have diverging visions for its future.
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WEB6 days ago · BY: Whitney Downard - October 2, 2024. Two of Indiana’s three gubernatorial candidates spent an hour Wednesday night trading barbs and promoting their campaign platforms in the first televised debate of the general election, hosted by Fox59 and CBS4. Republican Mike Braun and Democrat Jennifer McCormick each met the polling threshold ...
Indiana utilities earn collective ‘C’ grade on clean energy goals
WEB1 day ago · One Indiana utility company earned top marks and another pair nabbed no points in a national clean energy assessment. The six Hoosier utilities featured averaged a 44% — a “C” grade. The Sierra Club, a California-based environmental advocacy group, annually examines 50 parent companies owning half the country’s fossil fuel generation.
Indiana governor deploys Indiana National Guard for Florida …
WEB1 day ago · As Floridians evacuate en mass or shelter in place ahead of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm that will bring winds up to 160 mph, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb opted to activate Indiana National Guard units on Wednesday in advance of …
Democrat group pumps $600,000 into Indiana governor race as …
WEB5 days ago · The Democratic Governors Association is pumping $600,000 into the gubernatorial campaign of nominee Jennifer McCormick, Politico reported Friday — just as a second national political analyst tweaked forecasting for the three-way contest.. McCormick is running against Republican Mike Braun and Libertarian Donald Rainwater for Indiana’s open top seat.
Without sound water policy, Indiana’s economic future is down …
WEBSep 25, 2024 · An international compact protects that water, which means only a small portion of Indiana has access to it. But we have an extensive system of ground water that, coupled with huge and productive aquifers, gives us confidence Indiana will have water well into the future. This is the good news, or in economic development jargon, the opportunity.
Budget preparation goes on even as administration change nears
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Budget preparation goes on even as administration change nears. By: Whitney Downard - September 12, 2024 7:00 am. A new governor, with new priorities, will take office just days before lawmakers are set to begin budget negotiations. But the system is built to keep a governor-elect apprised before his or her inauguration.
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WEBOct 3, 2024 · BY: Casey Smith - October 1, 2024. Roughly a dozen members of the Indiana National Guard are headed to North Carolina to help with search and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, state officials announced late Monday. The decision was made by Gov. Eric Holcomb, who mobilized the 181st Intelligence Wing — …
Indiana needs a holistic state strategy for building a 21st century ...
WEBAug 5, 2024 · For close to a decade, policy makers in Indiana have been concerned about a growing skills gap in the workforce. This is realized in the data — a recent national study from the Georgetown University Center on Education finds that economic opportunity will increasingly favor workers with higher levels of education and training.. The report forecasts the number of good jobs for workers ages 25 ...