Legislative caucus condemns early redistricting campaign for ‘diluting Black voting power’
Although Indiana leans Republican, caucus members argued that Hoosier Democrats should still be represented in Congress.
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Indiana submits federal funding flexibility request to Trump administration
If approved, the plan would change the ways the state and school districts can merge and disburse federal grant funding.
22 applicants to be interviewed next week for Indiana utility regulator openings
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee’s members met in executive session Monday and reviewed 47 applications for three open seats on the five-member commission.
Trump talks directly with Indiana Senate Republicans in redistricting bid
The call comes a week after Vice President JD Vance made his second trip to Indianapolis to discuss redistricting with Republicans in the House and Senate.
Indiana seeing limited impact from government shutdown, at least so far
Housing assistance programs are feeling the impact from furloughed public employees, and essential food programs might soon be facing funding problems if the shutdown continues.
‘Harder to keep teachers’: Indiana fiscal policy panel weighs salary gaps, educator shortage
State data showed modest wage gains for teachers, but education advocates warned that Indiana’s pay still ranks near the bottom nationally.
Indiana revenue comes in strong for September, first quarter
Indiana tax collections are running well ahead of projections after three months of the fiscal year, according to the latest monthly revenue report.
Federal shutdown could hurt government services like WIC, SNAP in Indiana
States like Indiana must use their own dollars to keep funds flowing to families or let it lapse, a move that could cut benefits for tens of thousands of Hoosiers.
Large hospitals gird for Braun’s plan to change Medicaid reimbursement
Indiana’s hospital systems could face hundreds of millions of dollars in annual Medicaid reimbursement cuts if the rates they charge to employer-provided insurance plans are higher than thresholds set by Gov. Mike Braun’s administration.
Pharmacists press lawmakers to drop ‘out of date’ law test from licensing requirements
Lawmakers also expressed appetite for ditching the Professional Licensing Agency, an umbrella body overseeing 33 profession-specific licensing entities—like the Board of Pharmacy.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: GOPers break with capitalism, ethics and competence
We are seeing repeated failures to project both revenue and expenses.
Todd Rokita: Educators should be accountable for disruptive speech
Courts consistently support the government’s authority to discipline employees when their speech impairs operations.
Indiana lawmakers revisit ‘cable pollution’ complaints as locals press for state oversight
“Cable pollution,” or dormant, abandoned and low-hanging utility lines left behind by telecommunications companies, can pose safety risks and financial burdens for local governments, local leaders say.
VP Vance to visit Indiana again to meet with Senate GOP amid redistricting standoff
Vice President JD Vance’s second visit to Indianapolis comes as state GOP legislators continue to weigh a special session for mid-cycle redistricting—a move that has split some members of the party.
No new incentive dollars for Indiana colleges, but performance tracking continues
But under Indiana’s latest budget, no new outcome-based dollars will be distributed until at least the next budget cycle.
Braun satisfied with results of IEDC audit, says state will continue to implement fixes
Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday said his administration is already making changes based on the findings of a monthslong audit of the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Indiana readies replacement for long-outdated waste management plan
The project, spearheaded by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and British contractor Eunomia, will replace a 20-year plan that has been in force for more than three decades.
IBJ Podcast: What a state audit reveals about the IEDC, Elevate Ventures and more
The Governor’s Office said the review uncovered nothing criminal. Still, the auditors noted dozens of findings in the report, including situations involving conflicts of interest, poor documentation and a lack of transparency.
Some Indiana Democrats call for further investigation into IEDC, affiliated entities
Rep. Ed Delaney, D-Indianapolis, called the 127-page forensic report “a good start.” But he said it left out important information.
Loan-related Elevate Ventures questions remain following audit report release
An audit report released Thursday does not address some lingering issues between Elevate and the Indiana Economic Development Corp., including a loan default issue.