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Governor officially names Chuck Goodrich to lead state commerce efforts

June 18, 2026

Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Confirming a report from earlier this week, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday announced Gaylor Electric CEO Goodrich as the state’s next commerce secretary.

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IU lecturer disciplined for ‘white supremacy’ lesson fights for job

June 11, 2026

Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

An Indiana University social work lecturer sanctioned for allegedly violating Indiana’s “intellectual diversity” law says she is filing an appeal after the school did not renew her contract.

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Meta includes Indianapolis in pledge to spend $115M to train technicians

June 11, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

At peak, Meta estimates the Lebanon project will create 4,000 construction jobs, making Indianapolis an ideal location to act as a pilot site for the bootcamps.

Indiana child well-being rank declines in national report

June 9, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Despite improvement in some categories, Indiana’s overall ranking fell four spots, its worst ranking since 2021.

Beau Bayh defeats Blythe Potter for Democratic secretary of state nomination

June 6, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle and Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Bayh earned 61% of delegate votes, according to convention results. Party officials said 2,269 delegates cast ballots Saturday afternoon, with one blank ballot submitted.

More Hoosiers go uninsured, resulting in higher emergency department usage

June 5, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Nearly 60,000 fewer Hoosiers signed up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act exchanges this year following the expiration of enhanced tax credits that once kept their monthly premiums low, a report says.

Electability, future of party on minds of delegates as Democrats choose secretary of state nominee

June 1, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle and Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

As Indiana Democrats prepare to gather for the party’s convention Saturday, delegates will decide whether a familiar political name or a progressive challenger is best positioned to flip one of Indiana’s most contested statewide offices.

Indiana Dems announce treasurer, comptroller candidates

May 28, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Jessica Bailey and Coumba Kebe were the sole candidates to meet the Indiana Democratic Party’s filing deadline last week for the positions.

30 major fuel retailers under investigation for price gouging in Indiana

May 22, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Indiana attorney general’s office is formally investigating the retailers following consumer complaints about possible gouging after Gov. Mike Braun declared an energy emergency in April.

Indiana’s reading recovery ranks 6th in national report

May 20, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The report used state and national assessment data for 35 million students enrolled in grades 3-8 nationwide to chart how well states are recovering from what researchers term the “learning recession.”

INvestEd, Indiana’s student loan provider, could see surge in demand

May 18, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

A little-known nonprofit created by Indiana lawmakers more than four decades ago could become a major lender for student loan borrowers due to tighter federal student loan restrictions.

Financial aid coming for low-income Hoosiers pursuing industry credentials

May 15, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana’s higher education agency will work with Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University to pilot Workforce Pell Grants.

Lawmakers to study property tax assessments ahead of 2027 session

May 13, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The bipartisan Legislative Council approved on Tuesday this year’s interim study committee topics, with the Fiscal Policy Committee directed to review the process of determining property values for tax purposes.

Public school group expects record number of school referendums

May 8, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

This shift is partly due to last year’s property tax reform measure, which ICPE estimates will cost public schools $744 million through 2028.

Braun adds Indiana gas tax suspension on top of sales tax break

May 6, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle and Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The move is expected to save Hoosier motorists 59.3 cents a gallon for the next month.

Anti-incumbent fever not evident in Indiana House races

May 6, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign against state senators who opposed mid-cycle redistricting did not extend to Indiana House members.

Librarians seek stable funding for Imagination Library

May 5, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Cuts to Indiana budget last year ‘put pressure’ on local fundraising for popular book program.

Fuel price portal shows cheapest gas, aids price-gouging investigations

April 28, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Hoosiers can track fuel prices in real time using IN Fuel Watch, an online portal documenting gasoline prices at more than 4,600 stations across the state.

Indiana ranks 38th in nation for teacher pay, NEA report says

April 27, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Indiana State Teachers Association attributed the finding to inflation, compression of mid-career salaries and limited collective bargaining rights.

Judge hears motions in Indiana University trustee lawsuit

April 26, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana argued that a last-minute provision to the state budget unconstitutionally singles out IU by removing the ability of alumni to directly elect trustees.

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