Trump announces trade deal that will let US goods into Vietnam duty-free
Vietnam is one of Indiana’s top 10 trade partners in terms of imports.
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Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power
A June AP-NORC poll showed about half of U.S. adults have an unfavorable opinion of Tesla, including 30% of Republicans.
House Republicans race toward final vote on Trump’s tax bill, daring critics to oppose
The bill would extend and make permanent various individual and business tax breaks that Republicans passed in Trump’s first term, plus temporarily add new ones that Trump promised during the campaign.
Trump administration withholds $6B in federal grants for after-school and summer programs
The move leaves states and schools in limbo as they budget for programs this summer and in the upcoming school year, introducing new uncertainty about when—or if—they will receive the money.
Senate strikes AI provision from GOP bill after uproar from states
Proponents of an AI moratorium had argued that a patchwork of state and local AI laws is hindering progress in the AI industry and the ability of U.S. firms to compete with China.
Senate Republicans haul Trump’s big bill to passage after turbulent all-night session
Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie to push the bill over the top.
Indiana private school voucher spending tops $497M as enrollment slows
Participation in Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program grew by about 8.5% in the 2024-25 school year—marking a slowdown after record-setting enrollment growth in prior years.
Indiana colleges cut hundreds of low-enrollment degree programs ahead of state mandate
Students currently enrolled in any of the eliminated or suspended programs will be allowed to finish their degrees through a teach-out process, officials said.
Senate’s long day turns to night as GOP works to shore up support on Trump’s big bill
It’s a pivotal moment for the Republicans, who have control of Congress and are racing to wrap up work with just days to go before Trump’s holiday deadline Friday.
Senate GOP tax bill could crush wind and solar power, advocates say
Republicans say the tax-cut bill represents historic savings for taxpayers and supports production of traditional fossil-fuel energy sources such as oil, natural gas and coal, as well as nuclear power, increasing reliability.
Senate Republicans are in a sprint on Trump’s big bill after a weekend of setbacks
An all-night session to consider an endless stream of proposed amendments to the package was abruptly postponed, and it’s now scheduled to launch as soon as the Senate gavels open Monday.
Canadian prime minister says trade talks with United States resume after Canada rescinds tech tax
The digital services tax was set to go into effect Monday and was due to hit companies including Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber and Airbnb.
Are council Democrats at an ‘impasse’? If so, how do they move forward?
In the wake of an investigation into the Hogsett administration’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against his former chief of staff, Democrats on the Indianapolis City-County Council appear to be struggling to focus.
Cigarette, gas tax hikes coming to Indiana on July 1
The cigarette tax hike is the result of a last-minute compromise by Indiana legislators to address a projected revenue shortfall of $2 billion over the biennium.
Indiana lawmakers release bill-shaping interim committee topics
The Indiana Legislative Council on Wednesday approved the nearly two dozen topics that lawmakers will examine in interim study committees through the end of October.
Indiana taxpayers pay nearly $500K for Rokita’s disciplinary defense
The state paid four law firms between 2022 and 2025 to represent Attorney General Todd Rokita in at least six separate matters before the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Councilor Carlino walks back accusations against leadership, acknowledges ‘responsibility for not doing more’
The statement comes one day after the council’s Democratic Caucus met and, by at least one account, voted to expel Carlino. The council issued a statement late Wednesday saying she was still a caucus member.
Gov. Mike Braun orders energy demand plan
The Strategic Energy Growth Task Force, among its responsibilities, will work with utility companies and grid operators to ensure the state is meeting its growth goals.
City-County Council Dems oust Carlino from caucus over accusations against leadership
City-County Council member Ron Gibson said Councilor Crista Carlino was removed from the caucus after she declined to issue a public apology.
Braun: Indiana’s public colleges and universities will institute 2-year, in-state tuition freeze
The freezes will go into effect in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years, Gov. Mike Braun announced Tuesday.