Senators struggle to find way forward as government shutdown enters 9th day
Pressure is growing on congressional leaders to reach a deal as rank-and-file lawmakers become anxious about the lack of progress on ending the shutdown.
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New poll reports majority of Hoosiers oppose redistricting
Another poll concluded that most Hoosiers oppose a GOP effort to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Federal government shutdown grinds into Week 2 as tempers flare at Capitol
Clusters of lawmakers, Republicans and Democrats, are meeting privately, searching for ways out of the impasse, which hinges on striking a deal for preserving health care subsidies.
Michigan creates extra marijuana tax to fund governor’s plan to ‘fix the damn roads’
The Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency predicted a 14.4% decline in marijuana sales because of the tax.
Trump administration says back pay not certain for federal workers in shutdown
The move by the Republican administration was widely seen as a strong-arm tactic—a way to pressure lawmakers to reopen the government, now in the seventh day of a shutdown.
Trump open to extending or changing US-Mexico-Canada trade deal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with President Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss tariffs.
Pay freeze for Carmel mayor considered as city grapples with budget challenges
The Carmel City Council on Monday night heard an introduction of an ordinance that would hold salaries in place for the city’s mayor, judge and city clerk. Council members discussed if whether they, too, should forego a cost-of-living increase.
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
Seasons 2 through 31 of the Ross’ beloved show, “The Joy of Painting,” were filmed and produced at WIPB-TV studios in Muncie, Indiana.
‘Nobody’s happy’: City-County Council passes $1.7B budget for 2026 amid concerns
After a lengthy discussion, the full council voted 17-8 in favor of the budget’s passage Monday evening. All six Republicans and two Democrats voted against it.
Senate returns with no shutdown deal in sight
Senators on Monday defeated two proposals to end the government shutdown on its sixth day.
UPDATE: Democrat Beau Bayh launches run for Indiana secretary of state
Bayh, 29, follows in the footsteps of his father, Evan Bayh, who served Indiana in multiple offices for more than 20 years—including Secretary of State.
Republicans, Democrats at impasse as government shutdown enters 6th day
The House is not expected to be in session this week, focusing attention on the Senate to take the lead on any deal in the Republican-led Congress.
Trump administration resumes student loan forgiveness
Even as the Education Department reopens loan forgiveness, the ongoing government shutdown could slow the agency’s ability to process discharges quickly.
Trump plans aid package for soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China
U.S. farmers are worried that time is quickly running out to reach a deal in time to sell any of this year’s crop to their biggest customer.
Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, said the H-1B program is a critical pathway to hiring health care workers and educators.
Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown
On the third day of the shutdown, another Senate vote to advance a Republican bill that would reopen the government failed on a 54-44 tally—well short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster and pass the legislation.
Some Indiana Democrats call for further investigation into IEDC, affiliated entities
Rep. Ed Delaney, D-Indianapolis, called the 127-page forensic report “a good start.” But he said it left out important information.
Loan-related Elevate Ventures questions remain following audit report release
An audit report released Thursday does not address some lingering issues between Elevate and the Indiana Economic Development Corp., including a loan default issue.
Senate rejects plans to extend funding; Congress skips votes on holiday
The federal government remained shut down Thursday amid an ongoing partisan divide over funding laws with no immediate end in sight.
Takeaways from the forensic audit of the IEDC, Elevate Ventures and other related entities
The report details findings related to the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the Indiana Economic Development Foundation, the LEAP District, Elevate Ventures and the Applied Research Institute.