Braun flew to or from Jasper home 11 times over 6 months
The state said it would have “incurred” those costs whether or not Braun had used the Indiana State Police helicopter, because those flight hours were necessary to meet federal requirements.
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Gold rush hits Trump-era Washington, from precious metal prices to Oval Office décor
The price of gold has surged by about 35% over the last year. One gold dealer from southern Indiana said the market is “a runaway train with no conductor.”
Rokita expands investigation into Notre Dame, Butler DEI practices
The civil investigative demands are being used to determine whether the schools’ DEI practices could violate their nonprofit statuses, the Indiana False Claims Act or the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, Rokita said.
Appeals court says Trump officials can withhold billions in foreign aid
The panel majority, which included judges appointed by Republicans George H.W. Bush and Donald Trump, found international aid groups did not have standing to bring a lawsuit.
Indy council GOP caucus abruptly selects new minority leader
Just seven months after selecting Councilor Michael-Paul Hart as minority leader, council Republicans have abruptly replaced him with a colleague who formerly held the post.
US national debt reaches a record $37 trillion, the Treasury Department reports
The national debt eclipsed $37 trillion years sooner than pre-pandemic projections.
US July budget deficit up 20% year-over-year despite record Trump tariff income
As President Donald Trump talks about America becoming rich because of his import tax hikes, federal spending keeps outpacing the revenues collected by the government.
Firm tied to Trump Jr. debuts direct sales product for pharma companies
Eli Lilly and Co. has already launched LillyDirect service, which CEO David Ricks says jibes with the administration’s demand for direct sales. Lilly is working with Truepill and Amazon.com Inc.’s pharmacy unit on its platform.
Trump nominates conservative economist to head agency that compiles jobs, inflation data
Trump fired the former Bureau of Labor Statistics chief on Aug. 1 after the July jobs report showed hiring slowed sharply this spring, with job gains in May and June revised much lower than initially estimated.
Appeals court upholds Indiana abortion ban
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said in a statement that “this ruling is a resounding victory for life and the rule of law in Indiana.”
Hogsett’s proposed $1.7 billion 2026 budget constrained by state-level cuts, union contracts
The Hogsett administration said the mayor has no plans to seek a tax increase in 2026. That’s despite the fact that the city’s 2026 tax revenue is now expected to be $43 million short of earlier expectations.
Analysis: Redistricting battle underscores an age of partisan divisiveness
Vice President JD Vance was in Indianapolis last week in part to urge Gov. Mike Braun and GOP legislative leaders to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps.
Indiana Chamber releases scorecard ranking lawmakers on 2025 votes
More than 50 lawmakers earned a perfect mark—all Republicans who generally align with the right-leaning business organization.
State agency plans aggressive new budget method to control growing Medicaid costs
Over the course of a decade, Indiana’s per-enrollee costs for certain Medicaid recipients are expected to surge by 43% and 72% for lower-income and elderly Hoosiers, respectively.
Gov. Braun says state could intervene in Indy law enforcement after downtown violence
The Republican governor’s statements came on the heels of a string of shootings involving youth in the city’s core, including one on July 5 that killed two minors, and just before Indianapolis hosts WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Lt. Gov. Beckwith among supporters of lawsuit filed against Indiana GOP leadership
The complaint alleges that party leadership repeatedly silenced delegates, bypassed convention procedures, and rewrote internal rules without consent.
What Indiana’s new absenteeism law actually does—and doesn’t do—to attendance policies
A state senator is among those seeking to clarify the state’s new school attendance law amid online confusion.
Are council Democrats at an ‘impasse’? If so, how do they move forward?
In the wake of an investigation into the Hogsett administration’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against his former chief of staff, Democrats on the Indianapolis City-County Council appear to be struggling to focus.
Councilor Carlino walks back accusations against leadership, acknowledges ‘responsibility for not doing more’
The statement comes one day after the council’s Democratic Caucus met and, by at least one account, voted to expel Carlino. The council issued a statement late Wednesday saying she was still a caucus member.
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.