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.”
Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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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.
Indiana higher ed board updates degree review process after hundreds of programs cut, merged
Nearly all of the eliminated degree programs had zero enrollment, officials said.
Indiana LG’s office closures buck return-to-office order
Staff were allowed to work from home several times despite Gov. Mike Braun’s order requiring full-time office returns.
Indiana’s college-going rate drops again
The figures reflect concerns expressed by state leaders about Indiana’s declining college-going culture, especially as the state shifts focus toward career credentials and work-based learning.
Company revives Indiana fish farm previously used for genetically engineered salmon
Unlike AquaBounty, which emphasized rapid growth and production, Superior Fresh is taking a slower, “more intentional” approach.
Indiana BMV unveils new ‘blackout’ license plates
The new plate option could generate millions in additional revenue for the agency.
Indiana SAT scores tick up slightly but still trail college-ready goals
More than 81,000 Indiana high school students took the test in 2024-25.
Defense letter confirms Indiana’s Camp Atterbury to be used for immigrant detention
The letter confirmed the Trump administration’s plans to utilize military bases amid a capacity crisis in federal immigration facilities.
Indiana’s universal school voucher system spotlighted at conservative policy conference
Hoosier House Speaker Todd Huston was among key panelists on Wednesday’s “school choice” education panel.
Indiana ILEARN scores show continued growth in math, but reading levels stay flat
Data released by Indiana Department of Education reported 31.2% of Hoosier students passed both the math and ELA sections of ILEARN.
Lt. Gov. Beckwith among supporters of lawsuit filed against Indiana GOP leadership
The complaint alleges that party leadership repeatedly silenced delegates, bypassed convention procedures, and rewrote internal rules without consent.
What Indiana’s new absenteeism law actually does—and doesn’t do—to attendance policies
A state senator is among those seeking to clarify the state’s new school attendance law amid online confusion.