What is 340B and how does it impact hospitals’ bottom line?
The somewhat obscure federal program designed to reduce drug prices for health providers is getting scrutiny from lawmakers this year.
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Commerce chief: New electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming
Sparing electronics was expected to benefit big tech companies like Apple and Samsung and chip makers like Nvidia, though the uncertainty of future tariffs may rein in an anticipated tech stock rally on Monday.
IPS, other school districts move to e-learning Monday as staff protest potential school cuts
Several Indiana schools announced closings or online learning days Monday because many staff members plan to attend a Day of Action at the Indiana Statehouse.
Manufacturers struggle with uncertainty amid tariff chaos
The fallout has been most pronounced for companies that buy or sell from China, but even those that do business with other countries say international buyers are treading carefully.
Beckwith calls on Braun to veto property tax bill: ‘NOBODY understands this thing’
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is expected to sign the latest version of Senate Bill 1, which supporters say would provide more than $1.4 billion in property tax relief over three years. Critics of the bill say local governments will raise income taxes to make up the difference.
Trump wants Congress to end changing of clocks, keep the country on daylight saving time
The president’s post came a day after a Senate panel heard testimony examining whether to set one time all year instead of shifting.
Indiana House Republicans OK massive local property, income tax plan that Democrats dub a ‘scam’
House Democrats accused their GOP colleagues of strong-arming local units of governments into raising local income taxes to make up property tax revenue losses.
China hits back, will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%
The United States’ top imports from China, meanwhile, include electronics such as computers and cell phones, industrial equipment and toys.
Bill roundup: What did—and didn’t—survive the final committee deadline
State lawmakers had their final (and for some, especially long) meetings this week as they returned to some of the last and thorniest bills left on their plates.
White House starts trade negotiations, but tensions are high with China
Markets swooned Thursday as investors realized that the president is not backing away from a confrontation with Beijing.
FDA reverses course on telework after layoffs, resignations threaten basic operations
Weeks after ordering all Food and Drug Administration employees back into the office, the agency is allowing some of its most prized staffers to work remotely.
Indiana Senate leaders release their latest state budget proposal. Here’s what’s in and what’s out.
Senate fiscal leaders presented a conservative state budget plan Thursday morning that drops universal school choice and extraneous spending.
House OKs budget framework for Trump’s ‘big’ bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts
Conservative Republican Reps. Victoria Spartz of Indiana and Thomas Massie of Kentucky voted “no” against the bill, as did all Democrats.
Lawmakers alter proposed advisory group on IPS and charter schools
Under the bill that advanced Wednesday, the group will develop a plan for the collaborative use of transportation and facilities between IPS and charter schools within IPS boundaries.
Wall Street’s euphoria sends stocks to historic gains after Trump pauses most of his tariffs
Wednesday’s gains were widespread across the market, with 98% of the stocks in the S&P 500 index rallying. The rally pulled the index away from the edge of a bear market.
House increases homeowner relief in property tax compromise with Braun
The governor and legislative leaders have for weeks gone back and forth on the key components of Senate Bill 1.
After third committee vote, Delta-8 regulations head to Indiana House floor
Senate Bill 478 sets out advertising, age-limit, licensing, packaging, testing and other requirements for the hemp-derived products.
High school credential bill moves forward with new higher ed oversight language
Gov. Mike Braun, Secretary of Education Katie Jenner and Higher Education Commissioner Chris Lowery are key supporters of the legislation.
Trump pauses tariff hikes on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
Trump said more than 75 countries that were set to face “reciprocal tariffs” have been involved in negotiations and would see their levies paused or lowered to 10 percent for 90 days, also effective immediately.
Trump says ‘be cool’ after tariffs, adds ‘great time to buy’
President Donald Trump comments are a sign the White House is closely monitoring market reaction to the administration’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs, which went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.