Referenda rundown
Three referenda on May ballots see success . . . but one fails Four school districts in the state included referenda on ballots during the May 7 primary election. Three out of four requests passed – including one in [...]
Terre firma in CDI first month
Strong launch for Terre Haute casino in short, hotel-free The first set of revenue numbers are in for the Terre Haute Casino Resort, and it is the solemn duty of your favorite gaming newsletter to analyze them in all [...]
All politics is national
Braun picks LG; Victoria, Marlin back, Messmer, Shreve win Tuesday’s primary results produced more tedium than surprise. Most of the major races everyone was watching were wrapped up by the 10:00 news programs (a reference point that may be [...]
Teachers criticize new proposed Indiana diplomas
Teachers at the Indiana State Board of Education meeting May 8 took aim at the proposed new high school diplomas. As we’ve told you, the Indiana Department of Education presented two new diploma options, the Indiana GPS and the [...]
Casino smoke clearing?
Terre Haute casino might be gamechanger for smokefree casinos Other casinos are taking notice that the effective smoking ban at the Terre Haute Casino Resort (no smoking is permitted on the main casino floor. An outdoor covered patio offering [...]
Reform mission accomplished
Legislative effort to dial back rules seems to have intended effect Anecdotally . . . the pushback on state regulations promulgated by agencies, boards, commissions, and officials engineered by Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R) and Rep. Steve [...]
Is the future electric?
EVs becoming more relevant; funding mix remains . . . complicated Indiana is moving towards a future where electrified transportation is relevant – many sectors are working to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. We’ve observed this in many ways. [...]
Big developments for Hoosier pedestrians and bikers
Indy Pedestrian Safety Crisis wants Indianapolis drivers to be more aware of pedestrians and bikers on the roads. This clarion call comes after April resulted in the highest number of Indy pedestrian and bicyclist crashes in two years. IPSC [...]
Your April 2024 Indiana gas tax numbers
Time for every Hoosier’s favorite conversation topic: gas tax. After Indiana’s gas tax dipped from January to February, March 2024 saw an over-the-month increase, but added together, the first quarter of the year served up the lowest cumulative amount [...]
Indiana road safety updates
Contentious as it is, HB 1015’s speeding camera installation begins. The installation is a part of the Indiana General Assembly’s pilot program for highway work zone improvements. The cameras will be installed in four separate work zones and will [...]