Indiana workforce leaders aim to ‘salvage’ slashed dropout prevention program
The Jobs for America’s Graduates program, which serves thousands of Hoosier students, was eliminated as a line item in the state budget during this legislative session.
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Nations react to US strikes on Iran with many calling for diplomacy
Several close U.S. allies urged a return to the negotiating table following American strikes on Iran that fueled fears of a wider conflict, while noting the threat posed by Tehran’s nuclear program.
US inserts itself into Israel’s war against Iran with strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear sites
Countries around the globe are calling for diplomacy and no further escalation.
Investigative firm says mayor’s texts outside scope of investigation, did not violate policies
Fisher Phillips’ June 9 memo clarified what the firm believed its scope to be.
Canadian tariffs on US steel, aluminum could rise depending on trade talks, Carney says
Canada is the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the United States and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for.
Braun planning to dismantle IEDC board, appoint new members
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun confirmed Thursday that he plans to reconstruct the board of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. with new members beginning Monday.
Braun says he has ‘no interest’ in presidential run
Gov. Mike Braun denied recent reports that he is privately discussing the idea of a 2028 run for the White House.
Morales defends spending, foreign trips before state budget committee
Secretary of State Diego Morales was peppered with questions about recent controversies while appearing before the state budget committee.
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for third time
The decision to keep TikTok alive through an executive order has received some scrutiny, but it has not faced a legal challenge in court—unlike many of Trump’s other executive orders.
‘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.
Supreme Court decision over gender-transition treatments has implications for Indiana, other states
In one of the most high-profile cases of the term, the court voted 6-3 along ideological lines to uphold a state law that prohibits adolescents from using hormones and puberty blockers for gender transition.
Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of U.S. Steel after sealing national security pact
The combined company will become the world’s fourth-largest steelmaker, and bring what analysts say is Nippon Steel’s top-notch technology to U.S. Steel’s antiquated steelmaking processes.
Investigative committee leader Carlino calls for resignations of mayor, council leadership
In calling for her Democratic colleagues to resign, Carlino said it was time for a change in leadership not only for the city but also for the City-County Council.
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.
As calls mount for Hogsett’s resignation, here’s what Indiana law says about impeaching mayors
IBJ asked experts about Indiana’s rarely-used mayoral impeachment process and how Indianapolis would go about choosing another mayor.
Trump says he’ll probably extend deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell app
President Trump said he thinks China President Xi Jinping would “ultimately approve” a deal to divest TikTok’s business in the United States.
Indiana schools get roadmap for K-12 policy changes following 2025 legislative session
More than two dozen K-12 education laws are set to take effect July 1, along with the state’s next two-year budget.
Housing advocates ask Braun for dedicated task force in letter signed by nearly 700 supporters
Community economic development group Prosperity Indiana said the state has only 38 affordable rental homes available for every 100 extremely low-income Hoosier households.
Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts, lower SALT deduction in Trump’s big bill
GOP leaders are pushing to fast-track the bill for a vote by President Trump’s Fourth of July deadline.