Bill creating water withdrawal regulations expected to pass House committee amid LEAP concerns
The legislation would add a new permitting process for utility developers looking to move large amounts of water to support their projects.
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Trump taps longtime central Indiana executive to helm Federal Aviation Administration
The nominee, announced by President Donald Trump on Monday, has been chosen to take over the agency during a time of intense scrutiny surrounding aircraft safety and staffing shortages.
Funding requests for high-ability students, public schools dominate subcommittee budget talks
Advocates for Indiana’s high-ability students descended on the Indiana Statehouse on Monday to make their case for continued funding in the next state budget.
Fair housing groups sue over DOGE cuts that hit Indianapolis nonprofit
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, which says it lost an estimated $30,000 in federal funding, could soon be represented by a lawsuit filed in Massachusetts.
Trump administration plans 25% staff cut at IRS taxpayer help office
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is part of the IRS but operates independently as its internal watchdog. It identifies major problems facing taxpayers, recommends fixes and assists people with individual problems.
Braun joins protestors at Indiana Statehouse rally calling for property-tax reform
Many of those in the crowd, whose chants could heard throughout the Statehouse, wore green to symbolize the money they say is lost through property taxes.
Advocates hope move by state to expand parental leave will inspire private sector
Under Gov. Mike Braun’s new policy, all women employed by the state, including both full- and part-time workers, are eligible for up to six weeks of paid childbirth recovery leave.
Indiana Democrats elect Karen Tallian, others as new leadership team
The Indiana Democratic Party’s central committee on Saturday elected former state senator Karen Tallian as the next chair of the state party.
Economists expect Fed to cut rates twice this year
Fed officials have signaled interest rates may be on hold for some time amid uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s economic policies, particularly on trade.
Bill roundup: Property taxes dominate the week
From property taxes to child care, here’s the status of some of the bills we’re watching this legislative session, which is expected to adjourn at the end of April.
Contract reshuffle, planned $63M facility upgrade set stage for 2028 curbside recycling rollout
City officials have said they will need until 2028 to educate Indianapolis residents about what they can and can’t recycle and how to use recycling bins.
Braun family home in Jasper gets $118K in security improvements with helipad, trailer
In contrast to his recent predecessors, Gov. Mike Braun has publicly said he intends to split his time between the Indianapolis Governor’s Residence and his Jasper home.
Braun orders review of policies, responses to acts of antisemitism on Indiana college campuses
Gov. Mike Braun is directing the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to review policies and responses regarding incidents on college campuses following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
Steak n Shake looks for boost from beef tallow—and MAGA
Marketing researchers say Steak n Shake is the latest example of brands targeting increasingly polarized consumers across the country.
Postal Service to work with DOGE on reform, cut 10,000 workers
The agency previously announced plans to cut its operating costs by more than $3.5 billion annually.
State workforce development leader steps down
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s general counsel will lead the agency for now.
Some universities freezing hiring, laying off staff amid federal funding cuts
Over the last two weeks, more than a dozen institutions have announced limits on hiring for faculty and staff positions and other measures to tighten purse strings.
Judge orders Trump to rehire probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies
There are an estimated 200,000 probationary workers across federal agencies. They include entry level employees but also workers who recently received a promotion.
Trump threatens 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff
President Donald Trump, in a Thursday social media post, vowed a new escalation in his trade war if the EU goes forward with the planned 50% tariff on American whiskey.
Pete Buttigieg won’t seek Senate seat in Michigan, source says
While Buttigieg’s decision could weaken Democrats’ chances of retaining a critical Senate seat in 2026, it might also strengthen the party’s search for new national leadership.