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Thompson Brings Decades of Experience to Ways and Means Chairmanship

Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) Speaker of the House Todd Huston (R-Fishers) has selected a new chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. A member since 1998, Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) will succeed Rep. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) as the top fiscal leader in the House of Representatives. The appointment takes immediate effect, and Rep. Thompson will participate as [...]

2022-10-03T14:32:23-04:00October 3rd, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Policy Executive Announces Upcoming Retirement

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Mike Ripley, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s longtime civil justice, health care and employment law policy expert will be retiring at the end of this year. A former state legislator, for the last 14 years he has advocated before the General Assembly on behalf of the Indiana Chamber and the Hoosier business community. “Mike has done an [...]

2022-10-03T08:55:16-04:00October 3rd, 2022|

Legislators Weigh Issuing Driving Cards to Undocumented Individuals

The Interim Committee on Roads and Transportation, chaired by Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie), heard testimony from more than 40 witnesses during a four-hour committee hearing last week. The topic: driving cards for undocumented individuals. Driving cards are a substitute for drivers licenses and can aid in obtaining automobile insurance, but they cannot be used to vote, board an [...]

2022-09-30T08:38:55-04:00September 29th, 2022|

Discussion on THC Products Heating Up

The Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services met on September 20. Nearly 20 people provided testimony, discussing Delta 8, Delta 9 and other THC products regarding potential health benefits and decriminalization and other possible consequences. Most of the testimony was positive and in favor of moving the state closer to legalization of cannabis products. [...]

2022-09-29T14:25:23-04:00September 29th, 2022|

Thompson Brings Decades of Experience to Ways and Means Chairmanship

Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) Speaker of the House Todd Huston (R-Fishers) has selected a new chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. A member since 1998, Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) will succeed Rep. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) as the top fiscal leader in the House of Representatives. The appointment takes immediate effect, and Rep. Thompson will participate as [...]

2022-09-29T14:10:45-04:00September 29th, 2022|

D.C. Fly-In Features Buttigieg, Indiana Delegation and Policy Discussion

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce returned to Washington, D.C. last week for our annual D.C. Fly-In. This was the first time we were able hold the annual conference in person since 2019 and it was great to be back! We had an outstanding group of speakers from executive branch agencies, the U.S. Chamber and the Indiana Congressional delegation. [...]

2022-09-29T14:34:27-04:00September 29th, 2022|

Chamber Issue Expert Retiring

Mike Ripley Mike Ripley, the Indiana Chamber’s longtime civil justice, health care and employment law policy expert will be retiring at the end of this year. A former legislator, for the last 14 years he has advocated before the General Assembly on behalf of the Chamber and the Hoosier business community. “Mike has done an outstanding job [...]

2022-09-29T13:31:34-04:00September 29th, 2022|

BizVoice Digital: Cradle of Innovation

If you’re looking for innovative entrepreneurs and promising start-ups, look no farther than Indiana. Numerous innovators are creating a catalyst for economic growth across various industries in the Hoosier state. In its most recent issue, BizVoice puts the spotlight on several of those trailblazers. With Mandolin – a digital platform designed to help artists, venues and fans connect through [...]

2022-09-29T08:48:11-04:00September 29th, 2022|

Indiana Chamber to Celebrate 100 Years at Annual Awards Dinner November 16

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce reached centenarian status this year and will commemorate the occasion at its 33rd Annual Awards Dinner on November 16. The black tie-optional gala will feature a reminiscent look back at the milestones and accomplishments the Indiana Chamber has achieved over the last 100 years. Throughout the night, there also will be special [...]

2024-07-02T10:01:31-04:00September 26th, 2022|

PODCAST: From the Swoosh to Seeds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YntnL_fUIA The president and CEO of AgReliant Genetics in Westfield is not your typical seed company executive. Born in Cameroon as the son of a pineapple exporter, Paul Nselel brings a unique mindset that comes from years at Nike and in the financial sector, as well as several notable stops in the agribusiness world. Nselel tells how those experiences [...]

2022-09-26T08:33:08-04:00September 26th, 2022|