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New Indiana transparency dashboard details how state agencies spend federal grants

May 18, 2026

Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The dashboard is the first public-facing tool in Indiana dedicated specifically to tracking federal expenditures, according to the comptroller’s office.

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Indiana unveils Medicaid overhaul aimed at pressuring hospitals to lower prices

May 15, 2026

Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Federal approval cleared the way for Indiana to revamp hospital Medicaid payments, with larger increases going to providers that keep commercial prices lower.

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Indiana regulators awaiting final federal marijuana action as lawmaker drafts legalization bill

May 12, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

State Sen. Mike Bohacek announced on Monday his plans to draft 2027 legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana and establish regulations governing its sale, distribution and use.

Indiana police training academy chief defends $107M campus overhaul

May 11, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana invested millions of dollars into its Plainfield law enforcement academy. Here’s what changed — and why state leaders say the upgrades were needed.

Indiana incumbents fend off primary election challengers in congressional races

May 6, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Among the state’s sitting congressional delegation — which currently includes seven Republicans and two Democrats — six incumbents overcame challengers, while three other representatives faced no primary competition at all.

Indiana treasurer, wife sue Morgan County nonprofits over disputed Martinsville building deal

April 14, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The case follows an earlier legal dispute involving the Elliots over a different Morgan County property.

Utilities warn of soaring costs related to federal order to keep coal units burning

March 26, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Environment groups have filed a lawsuit to shut the coal units down.

Holcomb’s decades-long collecting journey fuels new presidential signatures exhibit

March 23, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

“Presidential Ink,” now on view at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, draws heavily from the former Gov. Eric Holcomb’s archive of signatures spanning every U.S. presidency.

New Indiana law updates Ivy Tech governance, doubles down on workforce mission

March 19, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The updates also come as state officials continue to scrutinize college degree offerings and push for learners to earn high-value credentials, as early as high school.

Ballard to run under ‘Lincoln Party’ name in his independent bid for Indiana secretary of state

March 12, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said using the “Lincoln Party” label is part of an effort that could eventually establish a new political party in the state.

Few Hoosiers using Indiana Secretary of State’s free vehicle report program despite $500K cost

March 12, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

New information from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office shows that only 2,150 vehicle history reports were requested between July 2025 and February 2026.

Indiana educators faced firings, resignations after Charlie Kirk posts — but no licenses revoked

March 9, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

State leaders warned last fall that teachers could face professional discipline for posts about Kirk’s death.

Indiana Supreme Court upholds COVID-19 immunity for hospitals in patient death case

March 6, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Hospitals and other medical providers cannot be held liable for complications that developed while treating a patient for COVID-19 during the pandemic emergency, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

Indiana board finalizes new A-F school accountability system

March 5, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The rule heads to state Attorney General Todd Rokita, who has 45 days to sign off, and then to Gov. Mike Braun for final approval.

Felonies, fines for improper CDLs advance to Indiana governor’s desk

February 27, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The bill also creates new penalties of up to $50,000 for training schools that certify drivers without proper credentials.

Bill targeting low-earning college degrees clears Indiana Legislature

February 27, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Senate Bill 199 directs the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to review programs whose graduates earn median wages below the average earnings of a high school graduate in Indiana.

Lawmakers finalize Indiana oversight plan for compounded drugs, medical spas

February 27, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The chamber’s final 43-6 vote on Senate Bill 282 followed weeks of negotiations between lawmakers and competing corners of the health care industry.

Indiana Senate sends ‘bell-to-bell’ school cellphone ban to governor

February 26, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Restrictions apply to common student devices, which schools must either prohibit entirely or require students to keep powered off and inaccessible during the school day.

Indiana House sends environmental deregulation, public camping bills back to Senate

February 25, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

A narrowly divided vote to roll back portions of Indiana’s environmental code anchored a deadline-day push Tuesday as the Indiana House advanced a slate of bills and set up end-of-session negotiations across the rotunda.

Indiana Senate adds English-language CDL testing, immigration checks to trucking bill

February 24, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

A push from Gov. Mike Braun and Republican lawmakers to tighten oversight of commercial truck drivers advanced in the Indiana Senate on Monday.

Indiana House backs bill with stricter verification for SNAP, Medicaid eligibility

February 24, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Democrats argued that new rules could push eligible Hoosiers out of coverage.

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