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Sakbun said 60 percent of the jobs that are here today weren't a job in 1940 and as a state, we need to focus on the workforce that will be here in 2040.

Ferdon said this won't be a year for a whole lot of new projects due to state budget cuts. She said the city is in a wait and see attitude right now.

Mayor Thomson stands behind her comments about federal immigration enforcement, chemical clean-up at Hopewell, and the city is looking for public input on parking and branding.

Sakbun says businesses are going to get a very large handout and the everyday Hoosier who is fighting through inflation really needs the help.

Local government is trying to figure out all the changes to tax laws, residents can apply for disaster assistance, and the Crump Theatre needs a long term plan.

"It does seem appropriate that we would ask our legislators to just simply balance the budget," mayor Thomson said on Senate Bill 1. "Cities are being hit very hard."

Ferdon calls federal funding freezes and cuts, "very concerning." The city's broadband installation is about 85 percent complete. And the city will debut its DORA district Thursday.

Mayor Kerry Thomson talks about new annexation legislation, convention center hotel discussions, the city council climate committee disbanding, new pickleball courts, and more stop signs.

It's been a year since the casino opened, tax relief should come with replacement revenue, a new city website is coming, and how to report a pothole.

Mayor Mary Ferdon said she feels better about state funding after lawmakers continue working on property tax cuts. Landscaping is almost done at NexusPark and details of a new noise ordinance.