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PointsBet taps investment banker for North American operations sale
Australia-based PointsBet retains investment banker Moelis & Company to facilitate a sale of its North American operations – which includes its Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg skin – as the sports wagering industry starts to see the kind of consolidation that [...]
Expect April forecast on the 19th
The Big Reveal: April 19. That’s the date set for the new revenue collection forecast amidst economic signs pointing in conflicting directions that sometimes defy credulity. The HIS Markit economic forecast team will certainly earn their contract bucks this [...]
Democratic Party reveals delegate selection plan for upcoming convention
The Indiana Democratic Party posts its draft Delegate Selection Plan for the 2024 Democratic National Convention for public comment. Most (44) of Indiana’s Democratic delegates will be elected by district at the 2024 Indiana State Democratic Convention (which is [...]
IGC approves wagering on major events
The Indiana Gaming Commission approves as events authorized for wagering the Major League Baseball AllStar Game, Home Run Derby, and MLB Futures Game; the National Basketball Association All-Star Game (to be held in Indianapolis in 2024); The Match Series [...]
Kentucky passes surprise sports wagering law
Kentucky passes a sports wagering law in a surprise move during the closing minutes of its legislative session, and it was signed into law by the governor there within hours. The law mandates that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission [...]
Ports of Indiana seeks to identify potential operators at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
Ports of Indiana issues a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify potential operators for the International Ag Shipping Terminal at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. The 7-millionbushel terminal has transload capabilities for ocean ships, lake vessels, river barges, unit trains [...]
Rep. Haggard eyes campaign but not a challenge to Rep. Baird
Rep. Craig Haggard (R) makes it clear that he’s not looking to primary U.S. Rep. Jim Baird (R) in CD 04, but is just gearing up a campaign so as not to be late to the game should the [...]
IPS moves forward with Rebuilding Stronger plan
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) officials intend to forge ahead with their Rebuilding Stronger plan . . . even after the Board of School Commissioners of the City of Indianapolis voted to delay a new operating referendum after pushback from [...]
North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation to host preschool and daycare next year
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation partners with SEEDS Early Learning to host a preschool and daycare for school staff and community members set to launch next year. Due to recent renovations at the district elementary school, there is [...]
Report: Indiana food, ag industries contribute $194.3 billion to national economy
Feeding the Economy, a report released by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (run by former Indiana State Department of agriculture chief Ted McKinney), concludes that Indiana’s food and agriculture industries and their suppliers contribute more than [...]