Braun rallies students at packed Turning Point USA event at Indiana University
The Bloomington stop came weeks after Kirk was killed Sept. 10 during the tour’s kickoff at Utah Valley University.
Madelyn Hanes, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Get your groove on: Indiana State Fair kicks off Friday with ‘Soundtrack’ theme
From wolves and bargains to fried pickle Oreos and glassblowing, get ready to celebrate the “Soundtrack of Summer” at this year’s Indiana State Fair.
Local part-time elected officials can lose health insurance, state high court rules
The Supreme Court found that local elected officials may be designated as part-time employees per Indiana code and the county has permission to exclude all part-time employees from group health insurance.
Inside Indiana’s ‘best-kept secret:’ historical markers
The Indiana State Historical Marker Program began in 1946, with the first marker placed in December of that year highlighting the Indiana State Capitol.
Braun administration eliminates programs, positions and initiatives across state agencies after DEI review
A January executive order gave state agencies until July 1 to complete a review and identify diversity, equity and inclusion in their policies. In total, 350 such initiatives were identified.
Indiana secures $6.25M to advance apprenticeships
Indiana’s demand for apprenticeship is rising after education officials approved a massive high school diploma redesign last year.
More than 10 years after criminal code reform, Indiana piles on new penalties
Meanwhile, Indiana prisons are near or over capacity, and areas of the state face an attorney shortage.
Youth tobacco use continues to decline but nicotine pouches gain popularity
Since 2000, the Indiana Department of Health has surveyed more than 4,800 public middle and high school students every two years to monitor tobacco trends.
Ad blitz targets Trump, Sen. Todd Young over energy tax credits
The campaign urges President Donald Trump and Sen. Todd Young of Indiana not to kill clean energy tax credits as Congress debates a massive reconciliation bill.
Federal funding uncertainty eliminates some Indiana programs, threatens others
Indiana is the third most reliant state on federal cash–behind Louisiana and Mississippi according to the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Braun appointees join IU board; changes made to protest policy
The governor recently removed three alumni-elected board members in favor of his own appointees after lawmakers gave him the new powers earlier this year.
Indiana Supreme Court hears dispute over overgrown bush at rural intersection
Tensions ran high as justices heard arguments in a case that could change who has the duty of care—private property owners or county officials—for visual obstructions at rural intersections.
Street traffic academy to expand statewide in effort to improve road safety
Indianapolis-based nonprofit Health by Design is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to grow its Indiana Road to Zero Academy.