Lindsey Erdody
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Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Election Day FAQ: What you need to know
It’s Election Day, which can be stressful regardless of your party affiliation or whether or not you even cast a ballot this year. Here’s what you need to know about today and how results will come tonight (and possibly for the next several days). → Read More
Gov. Holcomb supports delaying May primary but says decision isn't his to make
The governor said the decision will be up to Secretary of State Connie Lawson, a Republican who oversees the Indiana Election Division. → Read More
Speedway Democrat not seeking re-election to Statehouse
Indiana Rep. Karlee Macer, of Speedway, announced Tuesday that she won’t run for re-election for House District 92 this year. She previously considered a run for governor. → Read More
Holcomb hopes to ban mobile-device use while driving as part of 2020 agenda
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Tuesday that he wants the state to impose a hands-free-driving law in 2020. The proposal, which would prohibit the use of mobile phones while operating a motor vehicle, is part of the Republican governor’s 2020 legislative agenda. → Read More
Gary casinos allowed to move, opening door for gambling in Terre Haute
The Indiana Gaming Commission voted Wednesday to allow the operator of Gary’s two casinos to relocate the properties inland, setting up the possibility for a casino near Terre Haute. → Read More
Indiana Chamber president says Trump is 'gambling with other people's money' in trade war
Last week, President Donald Trump announced plans to increase tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports that include a wide variety of products like aluminum and steel, frozen fish and meat and wood. → Read More
A sweeping gambling bill passed the General Assembly. Here’s what you need to know.
Some observers say the upcoming changes are the most significant in the industry since the Legislature authorized riverboat casinos in 1993. → Read More
Controversial payday lending bill dies in House without vote
On the last day for bills to pass out of the Indiana House, the sponsor for Senate Bill 613—Rep. Matt Lehman, R-Berne—declined to call it for a vote. → Read More
CIB set to vote on Pacers deal to fund $360M renovation, expansion of Bankers Life Fieldhouse
The agreement between city officials and the NBA team—set for a vote at a Capital Improvement Board meeting on Friday morning—would provide nearly $800 million in tax revenue to the Pacers over the life of the 25-year deal. → Read More
Indiana House advances hate crimes bill that has mixed support
Advocacy groups Indiana Forward and Indiana Competes argue that the bill is not good enough because it doesn't include victims targeted for their age, sex, ancestry or gender identity. → Read More
Payday lending industry gains upper hand in Statehouse fight
A Senate bill addressing subprime lending, which had a 69-page strip-and-insert amendment released the night before passing out of committee, is headed to the House. → Read More
Indy Eleven tries to win state lawmaker support for stadium project
Supporters of a proposal to build a permanent stadium for the Indy Eleven tried to make their case before key state lawmakers Thursday morning. → Read More
House approves bill to lift light-rail ban in central Indiana
House Bill 1365, authored by Indianapolis Democrat Justin Moed, removes the existing state law from 2014 that bans light-rail mass-transit projects in Indianapolis. → Read More
Rokita lands job with Indianapolis health benefits company
Todd Rokita, who represented Indiana’s 4th district from 2010-2018 and served as secretary of state from 2002-2010, has taken a job as general counsel and vice president of external affairs for Apex Benefits. → Read More
Last year, 27 donors gave big gifts worth nearly $246 million
Most of the gifts—20 of the 27—went to higher education institutions. Only five were from named Indianapolis philanthropists. Two were anonymous. → Read More
UPDATE: Holcomb's budget includes increases for DCS, K-12 education
Key budget-writing Republican lawmakers had previously indicated that the state would barely have enough tax revenue to cover additional expenses in fiscal year 2020 and would overspend in fiscal year 2021. But the earlier estimate forgot to consider every dollar available. → Read More
After run of deficits, Indy Reads retools approach to teaching, finds new funding
Indy Reads launched a redesigned literacy program in fall 2017, and the board recently approved a new mission statement and strategic vision. → Read More
Giving Tuesday has another record year despite tax law change
The worldwide online philanthropy movement, which falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year, generated more than $380 million in donations this year, which is more than double the $180 million raised just two years ago. → Read More
Holcomb says he won't pursue plan to toll interstate highways
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced his decision Thursday afternoon after the Indiana Department of Transportation released a strategic plan for interstate tolling that was mandated by a transportation infrastructure funding law passed in 2017. → Read More
Former Centaur executives to acquire Gary casinos
The new company, called Spectacle Entertainment, announced Wednesday morning that it has agreed to acquire the company that owns casinos along Lake Michigan in Gary, and has plans to relocate both gaming licenses. → Read More