Indiana regions deliver bold visions as statewide READI funding requests total more than $1B

Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced 17 regions representing all 92 counties submitted proposals for funding from the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Together, these proposals, which aim to accelerate small- and large-scale growth within their communities, total more than $1 billion in requested funding; the READI budget is $500 million. “Secretary…

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Court rules in favor of State Legislature in Holcomb v Bray

In an important win for the separation of powers, the Marion Superior Court ruled late Thursday that the Indiana General Assembly may provide by law for a legislative session to commence if the Governor declares a statewide emergency. In its order, the Court upheld the statute known as HEA 1123, enacted during this legislative session…

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Baird, Plaskett lead letter to administration urging progress on USDA regulatory clarity for animal biotechnology

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04), the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Research, and Horticulture, along with the Subcommittee’s Chairwoman, Delegate Stacey Plaskett (VI-AL), led their Agriculture Committee colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Secretary, Tom Vilsack and Food and Drug Administration Acting Commissioner, Janet Woodcock urging timely…

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