Indiana health department reports possible record-low infant death rate
If the rate holds after final review, it would be Indiana’s lowest since the state began tracking the measure in 1900.
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Indiana unveils first draft of overhauled school accountability system to replace A-F grades
The proposal, shared at the Indiana State Board of Education’s June meeting, outlines a point-based system designed to measure a broader range of student outcomes.
Feds could eye Camp Atterbury as potential site for ICE detainees amid capacity strain
Using Edinburgh’s Camp Atterbury instead of local jails could save the federal government money amid aggressive immigration sweeps.
Indiana farmers celebrate legislative wins, but key transition tax credit falls short
Property tax tweaks and a new online portal were among this year’s legislative victories for Hoosier farmers.
As Indiana manufacturing grows, ‘we clearly don’t have enough electricity,’ Braun warns
Gov. Mike Braun warned that Indiana needs swift solutions for its bevy of water and energy “challenges” to support the state’s expanding manufacturing sector.
Indiana Historical Society to keep its building, land after agreement with governor’s office
The deal follows concerns raised during the 2025 legislative session over proposed budget language that could have stripped the nonprofit of its biggest asset.
IU alumni blast board of trustees changes slipped into state budget
A coalition of ranking Indiana University alumni voiced “alarm and anger” Wednesday to new state policy that gives decision-making power over the board of trustee’s membership to the governor.
Ex-Indiana congressional candidate gets prison sentence in campaign finance fraud case
Former Indiana Congressional candidate Gabriel “Gabe” Whitley admittedly falsified campaign finance records and lied about raising hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions ahead of the May 2024 primary.
Last-minute budget addition gives Braun full control over IU board
The nine-member board serves as the governing body for the state’s largest postsecondary institution, overseeing major decisions related to policy, finances and leadership appointments.
Bill to boost energy generation, nuclear manufacturing moves to governor
The bill will expedite approval processes for large-load customers like data centers and create cost- recovery mechanisms for projects utilities take on to serve those big customers.
Indiana Court of Appeals weighs statute of limitations in fertility doctor deception case
The medical malpractice case centers on Dr. Donald Cline, the former Indianapolis fertility specialist who is believed to have deceptively fathered more than 90 children.
Teachers, parents, students call for ‘fully funded public schools’ at Indiana Statehouse rally
Hundreds of teachers, parents and students from across the state rallied to call for increased funding for public schools.
Indiana House OKs bill to increase scrutiny of state agency contracts
Baked in the 21-page measure are new rules for contacts awarded by state agencies—including a ban on non-public, no-bid deals—and steeper expectations for vendors paid with taxpayer dollars.
Indiana House committee moves ‘more focused’ version of anti-DEI bill
Before Monday’s vote, more than two hours of committee testimony was dominated by medical students and professors from Indiana University and other Hoosier colleges.
Indiana Senate committee turns four local tax bills into one
A jam-packed agency bill became even more behemoth and wide-reaching on Tuesday after a Senate committee crammed in dozens of other provisions that largely deal with local taxes.
‘Predatory’ towing restrictions revived in Indiana Senate committee
Three Hoosier trucking companies testified before the committee, detailing recent bills from towing companies.
Indiana Senate committee advances marijuana billboard advertising ban
Lawmakers said they’d be open to expanding the prohibition to other forms of advertising, too.
Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb lands director job on clean energy developer’s board
Doral Renewables LLC announced Holcomb’s board appointment on Thursday, less than three months after the two-term Republican governor’s tenure came to end.
‘Not a deadbeat’: House amends out cap on Medicaid plan, keeps work requirements
In Tuesday’s committee hearing, conservative lawmakers defended the plan to add red tape and bureaucracy to the program against Hoosiers who were worried they’d lose their health coverage.
Funding requests for high-ability students, public schools dominate subcommittee budget talks
Advocates for Indiana’s high-ability students descended on the Indiana Statehouse on Monday to make their case for continued funding in the next state budget.