Archive for January 2023
Local Officials Dominate List of Influential Politicians
In their latest newsletter, Howey Politics Indiana released their annual list of the 50 most influential Indiana Politicians. Among those listed were local elected officials House Speaker Todd Huston (5), former State Senator, Noblesville Mayor and City Court Judge Luke Kenley (21), US Representative Victoria Spartz (39) and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen (46). The newsletter…
Read MoreBicentennial Commission Announces Performers for Opening Ceremony
The stage lineup continues to grow as the Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission kicks off the county’s 200th year celebration with a free, family-friendly event at 3 p.m. on Jan. 22, at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Acclaimed local singer-songwriter Josh Kaufman, season 6 winner of The Voice and long-time…
Read MoreSheriff’s K9 Gets Safe New Treat
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office K9 Echo has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Echo’s vest was sponsored by Leah Beale of Oklahoma City, OK and is embroidered with the sentiment, “This gift of protection provided by Leah A. Beale.”…
Read MoreConsumer Alert: Products Recalled in December
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in December. “Now that the holidays have come to an end, there is no better time to make sure your gifts weren’t recalled,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Hoosiers deserve protection from products that, for whatever reason, are not reliable or…
Read MoreIndiana DOR Shares Changes for Upcoming Tax Season
The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants individuals to be aware of several tax changes as the 2023 tax filing season approaches. In addition, DOR wants to remind low-income Hoosiers who received Social Security income in 2022 and who meet other eligibility criteria that they will need to file a tax return to claim the…
Read MoreMeeting Notes: Noblesville Board of Public Works and Safety 01/06/2023
Meeting AgendaTuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at 9 a.m.City Hall, Council Chamber
Read MoreMeeting Notes: Noblesville Common Council 01/10/2023
Meeting AgendaTuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at 7 p.m.City Hall, Council Chamber Executive Session: 6:15 p.m. in Room A213; Pursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D)(i), For discussion of strategy with respect to a real property transaction including a purchase.
Read MoreMeeting Notes: Noblesville School Board 01/10/2023
Meeting AgendaTuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at 7 p.m.Educational Services Center Board Room, 18025 River Rd., Noblesville
Read MoreJudge Orders Rokita to Release IG’s Report About Former Job
By Casey Smith An informal advisory opinion issued to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita about the private-sector job he also held while beginning his term in state office must be made available to the public, a Marion County judge ruled this week. The decision comes nearly two years after a local voting rights activist made…
Read MoreLawmakers Cautiously Eye Property Tax Relief
By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana lawmakers are drawing up changes to the state’s property tax system, with high value assessments last spring pointing toward potentially high bills this year. But their approach has been cautious, laden with warnings about a lack of data and negative consequences. Taxable assessed values shot up 15% from 2021 to…
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