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The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is again calling for legislation that it says would remove some of the local hurdles such projects now face.

A controversial plan restricting Indiana companies from imposing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on their employees has cleared its first hurdle at the Statehouse.

House Republicans want to stop Indiana businesses from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on their employees, even if the company owner believes a vaccinated workforce is best for the business.

"The message from the business community when it comes to employer vaccination policies is: Please stay out of our business operations," said Kevin Brinegar, CEO of the Indiana Chamber of

Another 6,164 Hoosiers were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Tuesday, up 113% from 2,898 confirmed daily infections three weeks ago.

Former state Rep. Dan Forestal, D-Indianapolis, was found dead Wednesday in an Indianapolis hotel room. He was 38. The Marion County Coroners Office confirmed Forestals death. It said his cause of death is undetermined pending toxicology results. Forestal was a former Indianapolis firefighter who represented the capital citys east side in the Indiana House from 2012 until he resigned last year "to focus on my mental health and get myself well." Records show Forestal also was facing criminal cha...

Community leaders and officials, including Gov. Eric Holcomb, were on hand for the dedication of the tactical building at the Multi Agency Academic Cooperative in Valparaiso.

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch said $2 billion of the amount came from unprojected state revenues, with the other $3 billion from American Rescue Plan funds.

Academic Expert Says Internet Has Become a Vital Utility Internet access touches every aspect of day-to-day life, from applying for jobs or to schools and seeking medical information to doing the required work for school or a career, one professor says. May 10, 2021 •  Shutterstock (TNS) — Joshua Wells, a professor at Indiana University South Bend, recalled standing at a Walmart looking for a specific pair of work boots. He said he knew the store carrie...

New Law Restricts Local Governments’ Ability to Address Climate Change House Bill 1191, now Public Law 180, takes away local governments’ power to restrict natural gas or set energy-saving regulations on buildings. Enrique Saenz May 5, 2021 Beginning July 1, local governments in Indiana will have much less power to enact regulations that would reduce their contributions to climate change. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed into law House Bill 1191, authored by Rep. Jim ...