The Interim Commerce and Economic Development Committee met to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) Wednesday. Specifically, the goal was to learn more about what it is, the current federal and state regulation, risks and challenges facing Hoosiers, and opportunities for AI utilization in existing industries, jobs and the provision of government. The committee, chaired by Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville), asked [...]
In a sweeping decision this week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled employers are liable for their employees’ financial obligations if they occur due to being terminated because of union organizing. These debts may include – but are not limited to – out-of-pocket medical expenses, credit card debt, lost investment income and housing obligations. In the past, employers [...]
Ashton Eller The Indiana Chamber has turned to a familiar face to round out its lobbying team. Ashton Eller, who has worked with the organization for more than 14 years – the last five as manager of political affairs – is its new vice president of health care policy and employment law. Eller will replace longtime Indiana [...]
The Governor’s Public Health Commission released its report last summer, having been charged with examining the strengths and weaknesses of Indiana's public health system and making recommendations for improvements. The Indiana General Assembly will start debating next month the need for public health funding and just what public health modernization will look like based upon the Commission’s recommendations. The [...]
Look for the debate on reducing health care costs to return to the discussion in the upcoming legislative session. Speaker of the House Todd Huston (R-Fishers) has indicated he wants his caucus to keep the pressure on finding solutions. In recent conversations, he indicated we still have some of the highest per procedure hospital costs in the country and [...]
On Wednesday, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced another record-breaking year for economic development in Indiana. In a statement released by his office, Holcomb noted that 218 companies committed to locate or expand in Indiana, investing more than $22.2 billion in their operations and creating 24,059 new jobs. “Indiana’s economy is firing on all cylinders,” he says. “These investments and job [...]
The State Budget Committee received presentations this week outlining economic trends and how those trends will impact state revenues over the next two years. The state revenue forecast will inform lawmakers as they set spending priorities and craft a budget for the next biennium. In the weeks leading up to the end of the legislative session, the predictions will [...]
Improving K-12 outcomes for students of all races and income levels and greatly elevating the postsecondary attainment levels of Indiana’s adult workforce are the most significant challenges facing the state. That’s because in the race to develop and establish a well-skilled, well-educated workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow, Indiana is behind its competitor states. Currently, there are [...]
Indiana Business for Responsive Government (IBRG), the non-partisan political action program of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, scored a successful general election. Thirty-five of 37 IBRG-endorsed candidates facing opposition were victorious. Thirty-four additional endorsed candidates did not face general election challenges. While a widely anticipated “red wave” for Republican successes in an off-presidential election may not have occurred nationally, [...]
The Biden Administration has announced funding for 90 projects across the state totaling $3.3 billion tied to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The greatest percentage of these investments — $2.7 billion or 82% — are targeted towards road and bridge improvements. Additionally, funding and other support has been announced to boost internet connectivity, improve water infrastructure, build [...]
