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.
Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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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State government officials rescinded 8,486 hybrid remote work agreements Tuesday as part of Gov.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.
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.