The last holdout: Why Vernon is Indiana’s only town still governed by an 1851 charter
The charter serves as a local constitution, spelling out everything from elections and offices to fines, taxes and the powers of town leaders.
Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Fishers real estate agent becomes latest candidate in open Indiana Senate race
District 31, which includes parts of Hamilton and Marion counties, is currently held by Sen. Kyle Walker, R-Lawrence, who announced earlier this month that he will not seek a second term.
Indiana ethics panel approves Jennifer-Ruth Green settlement; possible criminal charges pending
Officials confirmed during Thursday’s meeting that the Indiana Office of Inspector General has already referred the matter for criminal review, and that process remains ongoing.
Jennifer-Ruth Green to pay $10,000 fine under proposed Indiana ethics settlement
The State Ethics Commission is expected to vote this week on the settlement, which would close an ethics case that stems from allegations of ghost employment and misuse of state property brought by the Inspector General’s Office.
Hoosiers get extra time to choose new Medicaid plans
Indiana health officials are extending open enrollment for two major Medicaid programs, giving more time for hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers facing a forced plan change to select another option from the state’s managed care lineup.
Indiana Senate sets up crucial Thursday vote on redistricting bill
Democratic amendments failed Wednesday as Republicans prepare for a tight, final vote on the contentious remap.
Indiana Senate committee pushes redistricting bill forward with uncertain future
The Senate Elections Committee approved the measure after a six-hour public hearing on the bill that was largely dedicated to public testimony.
Indiana school leaders warn property tax reforms are destabilizing public education budgets
A majority of surveyed superintendents report staff cuts, deferred maintenance and looming referendums.
Indiana’s congressional delegation unites behind FAA drone test site bid
A letter to the Federal Aviation Administration highlights Indiana’s manufacturing, research and military assets as strengths in the national competition.
Indiana hospital officials point to new studies showing more affordable health care
Multiple analyses highlighted Monday by the Indiana Hospital Association showed improved hospital pricing and more cost-effective care for Hoosiers.
Indiana unveils multiyear rural health plan in newly released federal application
The plan is described as a “collaborative effort” to be jointly led by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and the Indiana Department of Health.
Indiana prepares for 2026 data privacy law with new consumer bill of rights
Indiana’s General Assembly passed the privacy law unanimously in 2023. The new bill of rights outlines 15 protections for Indiana consumers.
UPDATE: Indiana General Assembly to convene for redistricting talks in December
During a video news conference Tuesday afternoon, House Minority Leader GiaQuinta pointed to a House rule that requires the agreement of both the speaker and minority leader for meeting times to be changed.
As threats escalate against Indiana lawmakers, Braun says his family also targeted
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said Indiana State Police and other law enforcement agencies have been working “around the clock all week” to protect lawmakers and investigate the string of incidents.
Indiana’s Legislature appears poised to make history by ignoring a governor’s special-session call
Who controls the session’s length, agenda and existence once called has been debated since Indiana’s first constitutional convention in 1816, again in 1850 and in a 2022 Indiana Supreme Court case.
Redistricting rift growing among Indiana Republicans as return to Statehouse delayed—for now
Votes in the Senate and House on Tuesday set Jan. 5 as the date lawmakers will start the new legislative session—not Dec. 1, as previously planned, to discuss redrawing congressional maps.
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus leads rally against new maps
Lawmakers and advocates called mid-decade redistricting a moral and civil rights issue.
Gov. Braun’s post-election committees raise hundreds of thousands from Indiana business leaders
The latest federal filings show more than $430,000 was raised through Team Braun, a joint fundraising arm.
New Indiana task force aims to boost state’s role in U.S. drone development
The new “Indiana Initiative for Drone Dominance Task Force” will coordinate work across government, universities and private industry.
Beyond redistricting: Indiana’s special session to tackle tax update, too
Indiana lawmakers could use the upcoming special session not only to draw new legislative maps but also to head off what tax experts call impending “chaos” for taxpayers and businesses.