Indiana initiative supporting independent candidates launches
Nearly 44% of registered voters in Indiana are independents—compared with about 31% who are Republicans and 25% who are Democrats, according to recent data.
Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Braun, administration officials will speak at pricey fundraiser for social welfare nonprofit
The event is for Hoosiers for Opportunity, Prosperity and Enterprise—a social welfare nonprofit that provided support during Braun’s campaign and again in his transition to the Statehouse.
Consumer groups, debt collectors clash in Indiana medical debt hearing
Testimony on Monday set the stage for an interim committee to find a balance between growing medical debt weighing down Hoosiers and allowing health care providers to collect what’s owed.
A White House visit and poll amplify redistricting fight in Indiana
National political newsletter Punchbowl News reported Friday morning that all Indiana GOP state lawmakers have been invited to the White House on Aug. 26.
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 Chamber releases scorecard ranking lawmakers on 2025 votes
More than 50 lawmakers earned a perfect mark—all Republicans who generally align with the right-leaning business organization.
VP Vance meets with Indiana GOP leadership on redistricting while Democrats protest effort
Vice President JD Vance spent several hours in the Hoosier State on Thursday to meet with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and other leaders about the possibility of creating more GOP seats with redrawn congressional boundaries.
Mid-cycle redistricting fight comes to Indiana Statehouse
Indiana’s Democratic lawmakers and concerned residents will be at the Statehouse on Thursday to protest a possible campaign to redraw congressional boundaries.
A Republican long considered conservative stalwart is facing challenge from the right
Texts accusing “Liberal Liz” Brown of betraying her conservative values have been flying in northeast Indiana—funded by a “social welfare” nonprofit that no one knows about or isn’t willing to divulge.
Hoosiers’ electric bills spike 17.5% on average over past year
The statewide average increase was nearly double the prior year’s record increase of 9.3%, the analysis found.
No more hybrid schedules for state workers as remote work slashed
State government officials rescinded 8,486 hybrid remote work agreements Tuesday as part of Gov. Mike Braun’s push to return state employees to the office.
Property tax case argued before Indiana Supreme Court has major implications
Local governments could lose significant property tax revenue under a case heard by the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday about how much land falls under the state’s 1% tax cap for homesteads.
Hoosier can’t sue BMV for damages related to agency error, Indiana Supreme Court rules
Justices said they didn’t “condone the BMV’s alleged failings in this case,” but said there was no remedy for the Marion County resident who claimed the bureau’s error cost him a job opportunity and more than $1,000 in fines.
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.
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.