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Chairman Anthony Swinger and Commissioner Bob Deig announced updates to Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission investigations into the state’s electric utilities at the PNC Center in Indianapolis on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Zak Cassel
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Indiana utility regulators launch 2 investigations, recommend how lawmakers can lower electric bills
Zak Cassel
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission launched two new investigations into energy affordability. The announcement comes as it released results of an earlier investigation into Indiana’s five investor-owned electric utility companies.
Indiana State Comptroller presents an end of year fiscal report July, 15 2026.
Caroline Beck
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Indiana finishes fiscal year with significant surplus and $4 billion in reserves
Caroline Beck
Gov. Mike Braun announced Wednesday July 15 he would end the state’s gender and sex based preferences for businesses, following a legal decision from Attorney General Todd Rokita.
Benjamin Thorp
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Braun ends race and gender based preferences in Indiana contracts
Benjamin Thorp
Chuck Goodrich, the CEO of Gaylor Electric, was appointed by Gov. Mike Braun to be the next Indiana Secretary of Commerce after previous Secretary David Adams stepped down in early June.
Caroline Beck
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WFYI
New Indiana Commerce Secretary vows to grow jobs, wages and businesses
Caroline Beck
Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) explains his plan for ending property taxes at a town hall in Pike Township.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Should property taxes be eliminated? One lawmaker has a plan
Benjamin Thorp

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Governor doubts Porter County tax opposition will derail Hammond Bears stadium
Michael Gallenberger
"I think that is so tangential to everything else, that's not going to make a difference," Gov. Braun said during a press conference Thursday.
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South Shore Line says it faces 'complicated' repairs from last week's derailment
Michael Gallenberger
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Freight train derailment shuts down South Shore Line service
Michael Gallenberger
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