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Governor touts Indiana's business climate in response to Bears stadium question
Summary
When asked about Illinois' deal to keep the Chicago Bears, the governor said Indiana 'moves at the speed of business' and argued the state offers better fiscal value and long-term stability for stadium investments.
During a press availability after a ceremonial bill event, a reporter asked the governor for his response to Illinois' deal to keep the Chicago Bears. The governor said Indiana's approach — "we move at the speed of business" — makes the state an attractive long-term home for major projects and professional sports.
The governor noted Indiana's AAA credit rating and said the state can deliver more stadium for the money invested, framing Indiana as a fiscal and regulatory alternative that could be more attractive to teams considering relocation. He said the six-year and multi-year negotiations in Illinois contrasted with what he described as a swifter, business-friendly process in Indiana.
The exchange was presented as a rhetorical appeal to the Bears and other businesses considering relocation; the governor did not announce any formal outreach or incentives during the press event.
