Articles tagged as: energy
April 24, 2025
Bill to fast-track new power plants on coal sites heads to governor, despite local control debate
A bill to let utilities bypass some local laws to build new power plants on the site of old ones barely made it to the governor's desk. Debates over local control are likely what led the bill to pass through the House on Thursday by only one vote.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2024
Harris says she won't ban fracking. What to know about the controversial topic
Both presidential candidates are against fracking bans, which is once again being wielded as a political issue to play to working-class voters. Here's a quick refresher on the topic.
Read MoreApril 11, 2024
Panelists talk policies and solutions to statewide housing, energy issues
Panelists at an Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute event proposed policies and solutions to things such as housing availability and electric vehicle production.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2024
Indiana creates its first climate action plan. Advocates say the targets lack ambition
Indiana and 44 other states have released their initial plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the help of a federal grant. Climate advocates say there's a lot to love in Indiana's plan, but the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is likely underestimating what the state can achieve.
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