Federal judge pauses plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The decision leaves in limbo a bureau created after the Great Recession to safeguard against fraud, abuse and deceptive practices.
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Lilly promises to make weight-loss pill in United States in reshoring push
By making the expected blockbuster pill in the U.S., Lilly may be able to avoid the impact of Trump’s sweeping tariffs, including possible levies on pharmaceutical products.
State sues Marion County Fair Board leader for allegedly misusing public funds
The lawsuit alleges Cindy Mowery, the board president, used Marion County Fair Board money to pay painters for work done at her home.
Kentucky auditor announces probe of state’s medical cannabis program
Auditor Allison Ball says her office received complaints about the lottery system used to award highly-sought-after licenses to businesses that will grow, process and sell the products.
Indiana senators send Medicaid work requirements to governor’s desk
Hoosiers getting insurance under the Healthy Indiana Plan would need to log at least 20 work or volunteer hours a week with the state, a move that supporters hope will curb the program’s enrollment numbers.
Bill roundup: Here’s what’s left as the Legislature enters its final week
The major hurdle will be the budget, which is typically the last bill lawmakers approve before heading home.
Nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cut as Trump’s government downsizing continues
Roughly 1,500 employees are slated to be cut, leaving around 200 people, according to an administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Indiana bills on Illinois absorption, prosecutors crackdown and local road funding sent to governor
Legislation to study the absorption of secessionist Illinois counties heads to Gov. Mike Braun, along with measures to examine “noncompliant” prosecutors and expand local road-funding options.
Senate axes public camping ban language, citing relevancy rule
Indiana’s proposed public camping ban, which originated with a Texas-based think tank, has now died twice this legislative session.
Bills affecting immigration, IEDC limits and more head to governor
Dozens of bills received final concurrence votes in the Indiana House and Senate on Wednesday.
Braun OKs future state income tax cuts contingent on unlikely revenue growth
In order for the decreases to kick in, the legislation stipulates that the state’s revenue must hit certain growth benchmarks.
Trump blasts Fed chair Powell and looks forward to his ‘termination’
The message, posted early Thursday, came one day after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that the administration’s trade war was “highly likely” to spur a temporary rise in inflation.
E-commerce sites Temu, Shein say they’re raising prices due to tariffs
Temu, which is owned by the Chinese e-commerce company PDD Holdings, and Shein, which is now based in Singapore, said in separate but nearly identical notices that their operating expenses have gone up “due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs.”
UPDATE: Lawmakers expect ‘tough’ budget cuts to offset $2.4B drop in projected revenue
An updated revenue forecast presented to the Budget Committee projected the state’s revenue will flatline from 2025 to 2027.
Trump administration creates uncertainty regarding federal office buildings, leases
Brokers representing building owners have generally refrained from discussing the issue publicly, either because of the fluidity of the situation or because their companies carry government leasing contracts.
Bill abolishing court positions passes Indiana Senate
Eleven mostly rural counties will lose judges under a bill passed 33-16 by the Indiana Senate on Tuesday.
Agencies ordered to release billions of frozen dollars aimed at climate, infrastructure projects
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, sided with conservation and nonprofit groups.
UPDATE: Senate dissents, sends public camping ban bill to conference committee
More than a dozen Senate Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the legislation, which makes camping on public property a Class C misdemeanor.
Gov. Mike Braun signs contentious property tax relief bill
About 15 hours after the Indiana Senate approved a high-profile property tax bill, Gov. Mike Braun signed the legislation, codifying his campaign promise of providing widespread relief to Hoosier homeowners.
Republicans reject cascade of Democratic amendments to budget
The body opted to accept just three changes to House Bill 1001. Another 60-plus amendments, mostly from the chamber’s 10-member Democratic caucus, were rejected.