By Niki Kelly | Editor-in-Chief
“I don’t know if it’s a goal or objective, if it’s something you’re trying to phase in over four or five years, all those details matter on what that transition would look like.” — David Bottorff, Association of Indiana Counties
Are key fiscal leaders planning a big move on property taxes? We tried to find out this week but they are buttoned up tight.
Now that Gov. Mike Braun has some new members on the utility regulatory commission, a controversial AES Indiana rate hike is back on the agenda.
Updates on gas taxes, a legislative recount and state pay.
Plus, commentary and more.
Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Mishawaka, speaks during a State Budget Committee meeting on April 16, 2026. (Photo by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana Capital Chronicle)
Indiana lawmakers mum on plan ‘to end property taxes on the home you live in’
By Tom Davies
A plan teased by some top Indiana legislators for eliminating homeowner property taxes is shrouded in silence.
Those lawmakers have remained tight lipped about how they could pull off the multi-billion dollar move — and key Statehouse interest groups that closely follow property tax issues are anxiously waiting for details.
AES Indiana is headed back to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to defend a recent $71 million rate increase. (Photo courtesy of WTHR)
Utility panel greenlights reconsideration of AES Indiana hike
By Niki Kelly
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday to reconsider the AES Indiana rate hike approved in June.
There are two new members appointed by Gov. Mike Braun on the panel since that vote was taken: Joshua Bain took over for fired Andy Zay and Joby Jerrells replaced David Veleta, who resigned. Both former members supported the $71 million increase.
COMMENTARY
Pew Research Center, a not-for-profit research organization, found in 2025 that 58% of Americans say most journalists are biased, creating a lack of confidence in today’s news. (Getty Images)
Is Indy news biased? Here’s my advice for finding reliable sources
By Tracey Compton
What’s the No. 1 complaint I hear from Indy residents about our local news? It’s biased. At every single public event I host, at least one participant tells me they can detect bias in our news, and, as a result, they consume less news.
This widespread belief that our news is biased presents a challenge. Here’s why: When people can’t agree on a set of facts or a source of truth, we can’t collectively address problems.
NATIONAL NEWS
Vegetables and lettuces at a grocery store in Michigan. A summer of food recalls, including the record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce that has sickened thousands, has raised many Americans’ fears of contracting a foodborne illness. (Photo by Jon King/Michigan Advance)
A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net
By Anna Claire Vollers
Jalapenos. Frozen berries. Beef. Alfalfa sprouts.
A summer of food recalls, including the record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce that has sickened thousands, has raised many Americans’ fears of contracting a foodborne illness.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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