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.
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50+ state employees—including IEDC workers—laid off as Indiana cuts take effect
The Governor’s Office confirmed that agencies under both the education and commerce verticals announced staff reductions on Tuesday. The Indiana State Museum also let go of several employees last week.
Indy Council president says he regrets having women removed from meeting
Along with Roberts, deputies pushed out two women who stood at the podium alongside her and became physical with supporters who stood up in her defense.
Trump says United States getting rare earth minerals from China, with tariffs totaling 55%
The president said the U.S. will provide China “what was agreed to,” including allowing Chinese students to attend American colleges and universities.
Hogsett ‘not at all considering’ resignation, calls situation ‘political football’
The Indianapolis mayor took questions from reporters in one-on-one interviews Tuesday afternoon.
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.
State agencies instructed to withhold funds on top of 5% budget cuts
The directive follows a grim revenue forecast earlier this year that projected the state would have $2 billion less to spend in the next two-year budget, prompting lawmakers to institute 5% agency cuts largely across the board.
Democrats drawing closer to crypto industry despite Trump divisions
Work in the Republican-led Senate to legitimize cryptocurrency by adding guardrails has drawn backing from some Democrats, underscoring growing support for the industry in the party.
Indy Republicans call for hearing over investigative report omissions
City-County Council Republicans want to know why some information was left out of Fisher Phillips’ report on the Hogsett administration’s handling of harassment allegations.
Trump’s administration seeks to end diverse contracting program with ties to Indiana lawsuit
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program requires state and local transportation agencies to award some contracts to businesses certified as disadvantaged business enterprises.
White House bromance between Trump and Musk suffers epic breakup
For months, as Musk emerged as the president’s constant companion and self-proclaimed “first buddy,” the question hovered of how long a duet could last between two men used to soloing on center stage. Thursday’s angry exchanges provided a definitive answer.
Trump says United States, China will resume trade talks
President Donald Trump said Thursday that his first call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since returning to office was “very positive.”
Trump announces travel ban, restrictions on 19 countries
President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions.
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.
Trump promises to hike steel, aluminum tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday
Economists warn that the latest tariffs could significantly squeeze the wallets of both companies and shoppers alike.
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.
Jim Bopp, Sage Steele picked by Braun to join IU’s board of trustees
The appointments, effective immediately, come shortly after Braun removed two other members.