‘Indiana needs a HIP replacement,’ social services secretary says about insurance program
Ongoing negotiations in Washington, D.C., could undermine or fundamentally alter the third iteration of the Healthy Indiana Plan, otherwise known as HIP.
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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.
Paid family leave credit would expand under Republican tax bill
Republicans want to make the credit permanent, as well as expand it to part-time workers. They also want to reduce the worker eligibility requirement from one year on the job to six months.
Judge orders NIH to restore research grants related to diversity
An analysis by the American Association of Medical Colleges found that as of this month, the Trump administration had cut nearly $3.8 billion in NIH funding overall.
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.
Trump administration offers some details of how it would control U.S. Steel, but union raises concerns
President Donald Trump would have unique influence over the operations of U.S. Steel under the terms of what the White House calls an “investment” being made by Japan-based Nippon Steel in the iconic American steelmaker.
Hundreds gather at Indiana Statehouse as part of ‘No Kings’ protests
Upwards of 3,000 Hoosiers attended Saturday’s protest, according to the Indiana State Police, who monitored the event from the perimeter and detained at least one participant after a scuffle with an opposing protester.
Trump clears path for Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel, so long as it fits the government’s terms
The iconic American steelmaker and Nippon Steel said in a joint statement that the agreement stipulates that approximately $11 billion in new investments will be made by 2028.
House approves Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
Indianapolis public broadcasting station WFYI released a statement Thursday that it would lose $1.5 million in federal funding annually under the legislation, 11% of the station’s annual budget.
Democrats criticize latest effort by Congress to regulate college sports as setback for athletes
Three House committees are considering legislation that would create a national standard for name, image and likeness payments to athletes and protect the NCAA against future lawsuits.
Retailers, researchers criticize Indiana plan to exclude soda and candy from SNAP
Gov. Mike Braun and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith are fans of the new exclusions—and so is U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Inflation barely rises as cheaper gas, rents offset some costlier imports
The data showes that tariffs haven’t yet pushed overall prices higher, which suggests that many companies could be absorbing the cost of the higher duties, for now.
Trump’s tax bill could raise taxes on foreign companies, hurting investment from abroad
A new analysis estimates that the provision would cost the U.S. 360,000 jobs and $55 billion annually over 10 years in lost gross domestic product.
Congress could soon introduce a very NCAA-friendly bill
On Saturday, NCAA President Charlie Baker sent a letter to members of Congress, reiterating his organization’s main requests and hammering the need for action.
President promotes $1,000 ‘Trump accounts’ for babies
President Trump promoted the program as a pro-family, pro-child initiative at the same time his administration and congressional Republicans face criticism from Democrats over proposed cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Trump tax bill to add $2.4T to deficit, leave 10.9M more uninsured, CBO says
The White House and Republican leaders criticized the Congressional Budget Office’s findings and said the office has a record of inaccurate projections, including underestimating the potential revenue from Trump’s first round of tax breaks in 2017.
Indiana’s tech hub projects still on track despite federal uncertainty, conference panelist says
Indiana’s three planned technology hubs—for which the state has been selected for up to $350 million in federal funding—are still in the works despite ongoing uncertainties on the federal level, according to the Indiana organization coordinating work on all three projects.
White House proposes shutting down chemical safety agency
The proposal to eliminate the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board is almost certain to face pushback from lawmakers in both parties.
Spike in steel tariffs could show up in grocery aisle
A look around a supermarket makes it clear how many products could be impacted by new taxes on steel and aluminum, from beer and soda to dog food to can after can of beans, fruit, tomato paste and more.
Feds could eye Camp Atterbury as potential site for ICE detainees amid capacity strain
Using Edinburgh’s Camp Atterbury instead of local jails could save the federal government money amid aggressive immigration sweeps.