No new Indiana child care vouchers to be issued until 2027
Family and Social Services Administration leaders announced the moratorium at a quarterly fiscal meeting Wednesday, in the agency’s latest strategy to contain enrollment—and cut expenses.
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Report: Indiana workforce system seeks bigger role in meeting state’s labor needs
A system of regional workforce development boards wants to lead the way on solutions to Indiana’s “immense” labor needs—but fragmentation, funding and other challenges limit its effectiveness, the Indiana Workforce Alliance has found.
Illinois absorption commission holds first meeting
The panel discussed a longshot effort to have Indiana absorb several—maybe dozens—of Illinois counties.
Legislative caucus condemns early redistricting campaign for ‘diluting Black voting power’
Although Indiana leans Republican, caucus members argued that Hoosier Democrats should still be represented in Congress.
Indiana leaders hint at redistricting ‘resolution’ following latest meeting with VP
Indiana leaders on Friday met with Vice President JD Vance for the third time as they work to secure support for mid-cycle, partisan redistricting.
Pharmacists press lawmakers to drop ‘out of date’ law test from licensing requirements
Lawmakers also expressed appetite for ditching the Professional Licensing Agency, an umbrella body overseeing 33 profession-specific licensing entities—like the Board of Pharmacy.
Indiana readies replacement for long-outdated waste management plan
The project, spearheaded by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and British contractor Eunomia, will replace a 20-year plan that has been in force for more than three decades.
Redefined Indiana economic development roles coming, months after legislative mandate
Secretary of Commerce David Adams remains both CEO and president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., but that’s expected to change next month.
Indiana agencies cut staff, contracts as mandatory spending plans roll in
A grim May revenue forecast prompted lawmakers to cut most agency appropriations by 5% in the latest budget—and authorized the State Budget Agency to withhold another 5%.
Indiana Lt. Gov’s call for utility bill tax pause faces key skeptics
Indiana’s second-highest official has thrown his weight behind calls for a sales tax moratorium on utility services—but, even as rates rise, the idea faces a difficult path through the General Assembly.
Indiana license plate sales lift charitable efforts, but new requirements may limit participants
Hoosiers have poured almost $200 million into scholarships, medical research, child welfare and more in less than two decades—just by buying specialty license plates for their vehicles.
Indiana maintains top mark from major credit-rating agencies
Just 14 states have top marks from the trio of major credit-rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings.
Braun: Administration saved $38M in first 6 months, cut $72M from future spending
Indiana Department of Administration Commissioner Brandon Clifton told reporters that the direct savings would likely be reverted to the General Fund.
IEDC deems Elevate Ventures, affiliates in breach of all active loans
The warning comes after the venture development firm defaulted on an angel investment program.
Indiana GOP lawmakers, politicos pan prospect of early redistricting
Hoosier leaders might be busy taking behind-the-scenes feedback on the prospect of early redistricting, but rank-and-file Republicans are increasingly going public with their opposition.
Indiana agencies outline spending cuts in pursuit of 5% reserve
A grim May revenue forecast prompted lawmakers to cut most agency appropriations by 5% in the latest biennial budget—and authorize the State Budget Agency to withhold another 5%.
Indiana’s state police, prisons and more ink immigration enforcement agreements with ICE
A trio of Indiana agencies have signed up for federal immigration enforcement powers, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced Friday.
Indiana attorney shortage commission releases final report, recommendations
The Hoosier State’s rate of 2.26 lawyers per capita was 43rd worst in the nation last year, per the American Bar Association.
Analysis: Latest Indiana budget drops spending 7%—with cuts ‘telling’
The $54.6 billion budget, approved in May, spends 3% more than its 2023 predecessor. But the state’s spending power has sunk 5% since then.
More Hoosier emergency responders activated for Texas flood help
Dozens more first responders from Indiana’s Task Force One team have deployed to Texas to help with search and rescue efforts, and they got there with the help of a Carmel company’s CEO.