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Trump officials loosening strings on federal education money for conservative states

January 7, 2026 | Associated Press

Education Secretary Linda McMahon approved Iowa’s plan Wednesday. Indiana and Kansas have also applied to be exempted from certain parts of federal education law, and leaders of other states have expressed interest.

Indiana lawmakers consider anti-doxing bill following redistricting bomb, swatting threats

January 7, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana lawmakers hope to crack down on doxing after more than a dozen of their own became victims of threats amid a turbulent but unsuccessful redistricting campaign.

Municipal groups welcome newly filed bills to adjust local income tax structures

January 6, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

After months of asking for relief from the new tax structure imposed by the General Assembly in 2025, local units of government could see some relief under proposed changes to the state’s income tax code this session.

Congress facing another shutdown in 4 weeks

January 6, 2026 | The Washington Post

Lawmakers are back in Washington, D.C., this week for a four-week sprint to finish funding the government before the current spending law runs out on Jan. 30.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting, gutted of federal funds, votes to dissolve

January 6, 2026 | The Washington Post

The vote ends a 58-year-old agency that distributed federal funds to NPR, PBS and more than 1,500 local public radio and television stations.

Rep. Jim Baird expected to make full recovery after car crash, his office says

January 6, 2026 | Associated Press

Baird, 80, represents Indiana’s 4th District, which includes much of Boone, Hendricks and Morgan counties.

Proposal to eliminate sales tax on Indiana utility bills sees some bipartisan support

January 6, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

A Democratic representative and a Republican senator have each filed bills to do away with the state sales tax on utility bills. The measure could save the average ratepayer more than $150 a year, but would see the state miss out on hundreds of millions in tax revenue.

Indianapolis City-County Council elects Maggie Lewis as president

January 5, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Lewis, who previously served as council president from 2012 through 2017, succeeds Vop Osili, who announced his decision to step down from leadership in early December.

Partnership between public affairs firms highlights growing Indiana-Ireland bond

January 5, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

A former Hoosier lawmaker and a former Irish government minister are linking their firms as Indiana’s ties to Ireland grow.

US-based multinational companies to be exempt from global tax deal

January 5, 2026 | Associated Press

The amended version excludes large U.S.-based multinational corporations from the 15% global minimum tax after negotiations between President Donald Trump’s administration and other members of the Group of Seven wealthy nations.

Senator seeks more policing, criminal prosecution from state in downtown Indianapolis

January 5, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

State Sen. Michael Young has introduced legislation that could lead to a state takeover of policing and criminal prosecution in downtown Indianapolis.

From cellphones to STEM: Education issues to watch in Indiana’s 2026 session

January 3, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Multiple education bills have already moved, and one—a cellphone crackdown proposal—was heard in the Senate education committee in early December.

Lawmakers mull shift in how utility rates are set

January 2, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

As utility companies attempt to bring new power sources online to meet skyrocketing demand, Indiana legislators are considering using performance-based ratemaking to set utility rates.

Editorial: National editorials put the spotlight on Hoosier state

January 2, 2026

We appreciate the positive attention on Indiana and its leaders. It’s worth noting that many Hoosiers see the issues the two editorial boards heralded as more complicated than those looking from the outside might assume. So do we.

Rep. Kyle Pierce: Indiana should lead on digital asset innovation

January 2, 2026 | Rep. Kyle Pierce

HB 1042 would require several state-administered retirement programs to offer cryptocurrency ETFs as standard investment options, allowing Hoosiers to diversify their portfolios within a regulated framework.

Copper set for biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets

December 31, 2025 | Bloomberg News

The rise is being fueled by near-term supply tightness and bets that demand for the metal key in electrification will outpace production.

Online lottery sales, new casino on Indiana’s gambling docket

December 31, 2025 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

In 2025, Indiana could see its biggest gambling expansion since sports wagering was legalized in 2019.

From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had wide impact

December 31, 2025 | Associated Press and IBJ Staff

Locally, IBJ carried stories about the deaths of several influential figures. Here’s a look back at those we lost in 2025.

Gov. Mike Braun reinstates workforce development board previously dissolved by Legislature

December 30, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

The Governor’s Office said Tuesday that the new board will act as “a central coordinating body to align employers, education and training providers, and state agencies around measurable workforce outcomes.”

New Hamilton County prosecutor to be sworn in, replacing retiring Greg Garrison

December 30, 2025 | Indiana Lawyer Staff

Garrison announced his retirement earlier this month, citing recent health concerns that had made it “imperative” for him to act quickly to complete his work.

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