IEDC secures budget approval for LEAP pipeline, land and infrastructure
Indiana’s State Budget Committee on Thursday approved a combined $101 million for a water pipeline, land and infrastructure for a controversial industrial park.
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State government buildings get new signs at cost of $820,000
Three new signs declaring key state slogans are now up on several Indiana state government center buildings in downtown Indianapolis. The total cost was about $820,000. Not all was taxpayer money.
How the SK Hynix project came together—and another fell apart
The South Korean company’s announcement made waves across Indiana, but so did a decision by Minnesota-based SkyWater Technology to cancel its project at Purdue after not receiving hoped-for federal funding.
Legislation that would reel in IEDC likely to return in 2025
State Sen. Spencer Deery said he plans to reintroduce similar legislation in 2025. From his viewpoint, the agency has become too focused on big deals.
House Republicans to push retiree 13th check, antisemitism bills; Democrats call for IEDC transparency, ballot initiatives and more
Indiana’s House Republicans will prioritize boosting retirement benefits for public employees and banning antisemitism in public educational institutions, alongside bills on job training and administrative law. Democrats, meanwhile, focused on accountability.
Holcomb defends LEAP pipeline, prepares for last legislative session
Gov. Eric Holcomb defended the timeline process for a water pipeline from Tippecanoe County to Boone County for a massive, high-tech development grounded by a multibillion-dollar investment from Eli Lilly.
Judge dismisses landowners’ lawsuit against LEAP District annexation
A Boone County judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by a group of landowners against the city of Lebanon over the municipality’s decision to annex 5,200 acres of land and create a new zoning district for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District.
Lawmakers explore site readiness, regulations and demographics in first land use task force
A state task force focused on land use delved into site readiness, regulation challenges and demographic changes during its first meeting Friday.
Former secretary of commerce Brad Chambers enters race for governor
Ending weeks of speculation, former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers filed formal paperwork Thursday to launch his campaign for the 2024 governor.
IEDC battles $3 million mask lawsuit involving federal sting operation
Employees at a New York company thought they were arranging a $2.95 million face mask delivery — of what they claimed to be 1 million authentic masks — to Indiana’s Economic Development Corporation at the height of the pandemic.
Boone County residents file legal challenge over LEAP annexation
A group of Boone County residents filed legal action Tuesday against the city of Lebanon, accusing the municipality of violating state and local zoning law when it annexed 5,200 acres of land and created a new zoning district for a manufacturing and tech hub.
Holcomb’s European trip touts Indiana as stable market amid energy turmoil
Gov. Eric Holcomb is pitching Indiana as a stable, attractive market for advanced manufacturing as he meets this week with business leaders in Germany and Switzerland.
Holcomb, Chambers to visit Slovakia, Israel on economic mission
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers will lead an economic development trip to Slovakia and Israel beginning March 27.