NEWS
Purdue updates planned closure of creative writing program
The Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing program at Purdue University updates its program closure to spring of 2024. Back in 2021, Purdue started preparing for the termination of the program by announcing a moratorium on admission into the [...]
March General Fund revenues exceed expectations, total $1.5 billion
General Fund revenue collections for March total $1.50 billion, which again exceeds what were initially believed to be generous projections (all of the estimates here are based on the December 22, 2022, revenue collection forecast). Collections during March run [...]
The road ahead: Detailing state construction efforts
The 2023 state construction season will see the replacement or resurfacing of more than 1,800 miles of pavement . . . rehabilitation or replacement of 659 bridges . . . 168 projects to improve traffic flow/safety . . . [...]
Bally’s Evansville offers $3M Memorial Day drawing
Bally’s Evansville is offering a $3 million Memorial Day weekend drawing for Bally Rewards members. Players earn entries by playing casino games from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, through 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 28. Three guests will [...]
PointsBet taps investment banker for North American operations sale
Australia-based PointsBet retains investment banker Moelis & Company to facilitate a sale of its North American operations – which includes its Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg skin – as the sports wagering industry starts to see the kind of consolidation that [...]
Expect April forecast on the 19th
The Big Reveal: April 19. That’s the date set for the new revenue collection forecast amidst economic signs pointing in conflicting directions that sometimes defy credulity. The HIS Markit economic forecast team will certainly earn their contract bucks this [...]
Democratic Party reveals delegate selection plan for upcoming convention
The Indiana Democratic Party posts its draft Delegate Selection Plan for the 2024 Democratic National Convention for public comment. Most (44) of Indiana’s Democratic delegates will be elected by district at the 2024 Indiana State Democratic Convention (which is [...]
IGC approves wagering on major events
The Indiana Gaming Commission approves as events authorized for wagering the Major League Baseball AllStar Game, Home Run Derby, and MLB Futures Game; the National Basketball Association All-Star Game (to be held in Indianapolis in 2024); The Match Series [...]
Kentucky passes surprise sports wagering law
Kentucky passes a sports wagering law in a surprise move during the closing minutes of its legislative session, and it was signed into law by the governor there within hours. The law mandates that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission [...]
Ports of Indiana seeks to identify potential operators at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
Ports of Indiana issues a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify potential operators for the International Ag Shipping Terminal at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. The 7-millionbushel terminal has transload capabilities for ocean ships, lake vessels, river barges, unit trains [...]