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Indiana inspector general discontinues publication of investigative reports

July 28, 2026
Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

State law classifies the investigative reports as confidential, but reports can be released if the governor or inspector general determines the information is in the public’s interest.

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Indiana preparing federal takeover application, regulations for controversial carbon storage wells

July 28, 2026
Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The effort is part of the state’s bid to take over responsibility for the wells from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed.

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Indiana Historical Society cuts staff, student program after state ends financial support

July 28, 2026 | Lesley WeidenbenerLesley Weidenbener

The reduction — which affected roughly 10% of the historical society’s staff — included several employees who worked on education programs and exhibits.

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Indiana DNR wetlands program found out of compliance by federal government

July 27, 2026 | Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources has taken in at least $109 million in wetlands payments from landowners, but many of the projects supposed to offset disruption have stalled since the program’s launch in 2018.

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Higher education commission looks to revive college performance funding

July 24, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The commission approved a new performance formula Thursday prioritizing on-time or early degree completion, affordable tuition, stackable credentials and alignment with workforce needs.

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Bid to question voters central in recount of Indiana Senate race separated by 3 votes

July 24, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Indiana Recount Commission is taking up the fight between Republican Sen. Spencer Deery and Trump-backed challenger Paula Copenhaver.

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State pours $21M into removal of aging, leaking petroleum tanks

July 23, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Hundreds of old tanks are left across Indiana with millions of dollars available in a state program to help cover costs.

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Braun appoints new Indiana utility regulator

July 22, 2026 | Joey Harris

Joby Jerrells, chief counsel of the Advisory Division at the Indiana Office of the Attorney General, is set to fill a spot on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.

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Distributions underway to repay local governments for gas tax suspension

July 21, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The State Board of Finance met Tuesday morning to authorize the transfer of $121 million from the State Highway Fund to local governments.

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Finalists for state utility regulator opening released

July 21, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The trio were selected from a list of 11 semifinalists. The 12th, Tim Rushenberg, withdrew. There were originally 25 applicants.

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Challenger drops recount of 14-vote GOP primary margin for state Sen. Liz Brown

July 20, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Darren Vogt submitted a petition Monday to the state Recount Commission to dismiss the recount request he filed two weeks after primary voting ended.

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Braun grew reelection cash while joining others in bankrolling redistricting revenge

July 20, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun raised more than $1.1 million through the first half of this year for his anticipated 2028 reelection campaign.

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Indiana state Senate candidate wants to consolidate water oversight

July 17, 2026 | Joey Harris

If elected in November, the Carmel Republican said that he would push legislation to create a cabinet-level, “Water Czar,” responsible for overseeing large-scale water withdrawals.

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IEDC requests proposals for evaluating returns from state programs

July 16, 2026 | Joey Harris

A request for proposals for the IEDC’s new “Education-to-Employment Research Program” was posted on Monday.

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Indiana’s state budget reserves jump 60% in past year to $4B

July 15, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Republican Gov. Mike Braun touted Indiana’s balance sheet as providing budget “flexibility” that most other states lack.

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Community leaders warn of possible consequences to end of diversity contracting program

July 15, 2026 | Cameron Shaw, The Indiana Lawyer

The news came as a shock to members of the Indiana Black Expo, said IBE President and CEO Alice Watson, particularly because the organization is hosting its Summer Celebration this week.

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UPDATE: State of Indiana to end minority and women’s business contract program

July 15, 2026 | Cameron Shaw, The Indiana Lawyer

Gov. Mike Braun’s announcement comes after Attorney General Todd Rokita issued an opinion stating that the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises program is unlawful.

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Braun administration launches program to get Indiana communities to embrace nuclear

July 15, 2026 | Joey Harris

The Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Community program will work with local officials to bring their communities on board with nuclear projects, Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Suzanne Jaworowski said Wednesday.

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Goodrich to remain CEO of Gaylor while Indiana commerce secretary

July 14, 2026 | Joey Harris

New Indiana Commerce Secretary Chuck Goodrich said his company and the state have established processes to prevent conflicts.

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UPDATE: Ballard campaign says it has enough signatures for Indiana secretary of state race

July 10, 2026 | Joey Harris

The report includes signatures from 70 of Indiana’s 92 counties.

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Braun administration pulls plug on startup fund as road repair needs mount

July 10, 2026 | Joey Harris

The money — first reaped from the lease of the Indiana Toll Road — will be invested in bonds and other more stable options for which the income generated will be easier for the state to access.

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Gas tax breaks to cost state, local governments $533M

July 9, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The governor paused collections of the 7% sales tax on gas starting in April — after war with Iran prompted high fuel prices — and waived the 36-cents-per-gallon gas excise tax beginning in May.

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