Indiana’s public universities report fall enrollment gains
But international student enrollment dropped more than 14% at Indiana and Purdue universities—the state’s two largest public university systems.
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Indiana sees modest gains in clean-energy jobs, stronger growth in EV sector, report says
Though the overall growth was modest, clean-vehicle employment remains one of the stronger performing subsectors in Indiana.
Panel hears warnings on rising Indiana prison population, local corrections funding shortfalls
Indiana lawmakers heard stark warnings that the state’s prison population is again nearing capacity while funding for local alternatives is shrinking.
Governor expands cabinet roles—but how far can dual office holding go in Indiana?
Gov. Mike Braun maintains that consolidating leadership will streamline state government and save taxpayer dollars. But when can one person legally hold two government offices at once?
Braun threatens licenses of teachers who ‘celebrate’ political violence online
Free speech advocates quickly raised concerns that the governor’s threat risks trampling constitutional protections and chilling lawful speech.
Budget panel OKs $15.8M for upgrades at immigration detention site
New details on the state’s contract with ICE show Indiana could make millions of dollars on the detention-site deal.
Indiana governor floats November special session on redistricting
Gov. Mike Braun gave his clearest signal yet in support of mid-cycle redistricting in Indiana.
Indiana DOC to begin jail payments to counties
The Indiana Department of Correction will begin sending payments to dozens of counties on Monday to cover costs for housing state prisoners, ending months of delays.
Indiana inspector general accuses ex-cabinet secretary of ghost employment, misuse of state property
It’s now up to the State Ethics Commission to decide whether Jennifer-Ruth Green violated state law—and what sanctions, if any, to impose.
State Ethics Commission meets privately as scrutiny builds around former cabinet secretary
Commissioners declined to say if probable cause was affirmed in the pending ethics case involving Jennifer-Ruth Green, the former secretary of public safety.
Indiana University again ranks among nation’s worst for free speech, report says
In contrast, Purdue University placed second overall. DePauw University also ranked in the top 20 nationally.
Update: Document reveals ethics concerns before Indiana cabinet secretary resignation
Jennifer-Ruth Green called the allegations “baseless” and attributed the issues to “politically motivated leaks designed to assassinate my character.”
Braun keeps wait-and-see stance on redistricting as GOP lawmakers deliberate
Gov. Mike Braun again declined to say where he stands on redistricting congressional maps, maintaining that he wants to hear first from Republican leaders in the Indiana General Assembly.
Indiana energy secretary highlights ‘regional approaches,’ conservation priorities at water summit
Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Suzanne Jaworowski told attendees at the annual Indiana Water Summit on Thursday that a pending statewide water plan must be “transparent, data-driven and developed collaboratively.”
Indiana law enforcement training board to weigh request to decertify Dubois County sheriff
Although a special prosecutor ultimately decided not to charge Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter, the training board voted Aug. 18 to move forward with charges of fraud, perjury, false informing and criminal misconduct.
Indiana Education Secretary Katie Jenner unanimously confirmed as new higher ed commissioner
Jenner will lead both the K-12 and higher education agencies, beginning Oct. 11.
Indiana higher education board to vote on Katie Jenner as new commissioner
If successful, Jenner would begin the role Oct. 11—leading both the Indiana Department of Education and the higher education commission.
Indiana’s House GOP congressional contingent lines up behind redistricting effort
Indiana’s entire House GOP congressional delegation pledged support Monday for President Donald Trump’s plan to craft new federal district maps in an attempt to pick up one to two additional Republican seats in 2026.
VP Vance meets with Indiana GOP leadership on redistricting while Democrats protest effort
Vice President JD Vance spent several hours in the Hoosier State on Thursday to meet with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and other leaders about the possibility of creating more GOP seats with redrawn congressional boundaries.
Indiana Higher Education Commissioner Chris Lowery to step down
Lowery cited a recent health scare and a desire to pursue personal and professional writing projects for the decision.