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Indiana officials increasing ties to conservative group Turning Point USA
Secretary of State Diego Morales said his office had started a voter registration partnership with Turning Point’s Club America high school organization. Meanwhile, Gov. Mike Braun plans a “significant announcement” with Turning Point leaders.
For-profit colleges, once accused of duping students, hope to rebound under Trump
In January, the Education Department said new accountability rules will treat for-profit, nonprofit and public colleges equally.
State plan would charge $15.60 in tolls to drive I-70 across state
The Braun administration told federal officials it would use the revenue to widen the interstate to six lanes from the Illinois to the Ohio state lines.
Braun declines to sign needle exchange legislation
A bill letting Indiana counties continue syringe service programs became law Monday without Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s signature.
Oil prices ease and Trump says war will ‘be ended soon’
Oil prices rebounded from nearly $120 per barrel, their highest since 2022, back below $90 on Monday.
Indiana educators faced firings, resignations after Charlie Kirk posts — but no licenses revoked
State leaders warned last fall that teachers could face professional discipline for posts about Kirk’s death.
Indy election board asks state to pursue ethics investigation into Morales
The Marion County Election Board voted unanimously on Friday to ask state investigators to look into what they suspect is a state law violation by Secretary of State Diego Morales.
Indy leaders tout housing success as governor signs public camping ban into law
The same day that advocates touted the progress of their work so far, Gov. Mike Braun signed a public camping ban into law.
Governor signs bills on immigration, homelessness and dozens more
Four dozen bills became law Thursday after nabbing Gov. Mike Braun’s signature. Another round of bills is expected to hit his desk soon.
Indiana board finalizes new A-F school accountability system
The rule heads to state Attorney General Todd Rokita, who has 45 days to sign off, and then to Gov. Mike Braun for final approval.
No intentional wrongdoing alleged in crash blamed for death of US Rep. Baird’s wife
West Virginia investigators say driver made unsafe lane change and collided with Jim and Danise Bairds’ SUV in the Jan. 5 crash.
Trump concedes Iran war may push up oil prices for Americans
The conflict — the largest U.S. military action since the invasion of Iraq in 2003 — is pushing oil prices higher and weighing down the stock market.
Indiana governor touts agency, agenda bill successes after session
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says his administration got almost nine in every 10 agency and agenda bills over the finish line during his second session.
Braun’s second legislative session — MIA or covert success?
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun appears to have had a quiet legislative session — his second since taking office — but his cabinet leaders were working behind the scenes on several key bills.
UPDATE: Rep. Jim Baird’s wife dies following January car accident
In a written statement in January, Baird’s office said his vehicle had been struck but did not provide additional details regarding the circumstances of the crash.
Township merger bill clears Legislature after years of failed attempts
Provisions of Senate Bill 270, which the House approved on Tuesday, would require townships with poor performance scores to merge with other townships or some cities.
‘Public camping’ ban targeting homelessness heads to governor
The measure bans camping, sleeping or long-term sheltering on land owned by the state or a unit of local government — and establishes a Class C misdemeanor for violations.
Is ICE eyeing Indy as possible site for large-scale detention facility?
Another national news report has named Indiana as a possible site for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility — this time, in the state capital.
Illinois stadium bill for Bears passes committee, but deal remains uncertain
Both the Bears and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker say negotiations are progressing. But continued opposition from Chicago legislators underscores the contrast with Indiana.