The Hamilton County Council wrapped its 2026 budget hearings Sept. 3 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center. Hamilton County Communications Director Tammy Sander said over the course of two days, councilors and county staff worked collaboratively to bring the $324 million budget into| Current Publishing
City of Lawrence Common Council members expressed frustration with Mayor Deb Whitfield regarding the lack of information about the city’s 2026 budget and with what one councilor referred to as intimidation that prompted an accounting firm the council hired to quit. Whitfield responded by email,| Current Publishing
Several members of the Carmel City Council are pushing back on a proposal by Mayor Sue Finkam to launch Experience Carmel, a nonprofit that would manage city events. The council questioned Finkam and other city officials about the necessity, financial impact and governance of Experience Carmel duri| Current Publishing
By Jeff McDermott I've watched the Carmel City Council's 2026 budget hearings with great interest and appreciate that difficult decisions must be made in light of reduced tax revenue under Senate Enrolled Act 1. As an arts leader, I must advocate for our arts community. I speak primarily for Allie| Current Publishing
