Braun says he has ‘no interest’ in presidential run
Gov. Mike Braun denied recent reports that he is privately discussing the idea of a 2028 run for the White House.
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Indiana Department of Correction set to pay $12.7M in jail back payments
The new fiscal year begins July 1 and the agency has a plan to send the money owed once the funding is received from state budget officials.
Micah Beckwith debates Hoosiers in chippy Zionsville town hall
About 100 Hoosiers attended the event, which featured numerous interruptions from both Beckwith and those in the audience.
Digital grant program halted by Trump administration, state says
The federal Digital Equity Act provided $2.75 billion to ensure “that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.”
Bills affecting immigration, IEDC limits and more head to governor
Dozens of bills received final concurrence votes in the Indiana House and Senate on Wednesday.
Bill abolishing court positions passes Indiana Senate
Eleven mostly rural counties will lose judges under a bill passed 33-16 by the Indiana Senate on Tuesday.
Indiana to host nuclear energy-focused retreat
The retreat is co-sponsored by the National Governors Association and the U.S. Department of Energy and is slated for this summer.
20 new laws hit books with Gov. Mike Braun’s signature
Lawmakers have sent Indiana Gov. Mike Braun 38 bills thus far, and he has signed all of them.
Governor names new agency leaders for transportation, technology
A third agency—the Indiana Department of Revenue—is still waiting for permanent leadership.
LEAP District electricity demand doubles, documents show
Indiana Economic Development Corp. spokeswoman Erin Sweitzer said the additional load is what’s needed to build out projects for Eli Lilly and Co. and Meta.
U.S. Sen. Todd Young could be facing primary challenge in 2028
Carlin Yoder, a former state senator and President Donald Trump’s state director, is considering a primary challenge to fellow Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young.
Rokita weighs in on federal education moves, Indiana immigration bill
The Indiana attorney general told Hoosiers that the important funding streams that help Indiana’s low-income and special needs students will still exist and be handled by other agencies.
Indiana Democrats elect Karen Tallian, others as new leadership team
The Indiana Democratic Party’s central committee on Saturday elected former state senator Karen Tallian as the next chair of the state party.
County jails on the hook as state stops paying prisoner costs
County jails haven’t received payments in months, and there are still four months left in the July-to-June fiscal year.
iGaming legislation for Hoosier Lottery, casinos dead for session
Under the bill, Indiana would have joined 14 other states with digital lottery games, including Kentucky, Illinois and Michigan.
Republican leaders cast doubt on new state tax relief
Despite tax relief being a top priority for Gov. Mike Braun, Republican leaders in the General Assembly seem to be taking a more cautious approach.
Senate approves electronic pull tabs for charity gambling as House OKs immigration notice mandate
Also past the halfway point are bills on voting, water transfers and teacher pay. The House, meanwhile, pulled back on divorce and municipal election changes.
Braun endorses Lana Keesling as next state GOP chair
If approved, Keesling will replace Randy Head, who resigned in December after just five months in the role, citing the demands of his full-time lobbyist job.
Braun names more agency heads on eve of inauguration
Indiana Gov.-elect Mike Braun has announced the appointment of eight individuals to lead various state agencies and departments in the new administration.
State employees to get one-time bonus, but no pay raise
Indiana’s incoming dollars have slowed to pre-pandemic levels. Budget writers have urged their fellow lawmakers to tighten funding requests and prepare for a lean two-year cycle.