The current edition of BizVoice® features a variety of pressing news items across Indiana. They include:
Open Lanes: Hoosier lawmakers and public policy professionals are eyeing the 2025 Indiana General Assembly for what is setting up to be a pivotal session regarding funding for roads and corresponding mechanisms to support Indiana’s travel infrastructure. Debate is expected over the issue of user fees versus taxes, with some lawmakers wanting to make sure out-of-state users pay their fair share.
Power Players: Indiana’s power providers are facing more challenges and opportunities than ever. With calls for renewable energy sources reaching a feverish pitch, state and federal regulations hastening the end of an era of coal, and economic development pushing demand skyward, the state’s biggest power companies are positioning for change and powering up for unprecedented growth.
Washington Watch: As the general election approaches, U.S. Representatives Jim Banks, a Republican, and Democrat Frank Mrvan, and Republican congressional hopeful Jefferson Shreve shared their thoughts on how to improve economic prosperity for the state’s employers and their employees.
On the Waterfront: The need for water to power Indiana’s economic development and residential growth has been big news recently. It’s a critical issue that has caught the attention of business and civic leaders, including the state’s gubernatorial candidates. This issue was on the Indiana Chamber’s radar a decade ago with the release of its initial water study, “Modernizing the State’s Approach to a Critical Resource.” The Chamber recently released a new report, which sets the stage for the production and implementation of an integrated water management plan for the state.
