Indiana attorney general seeks to block federal marijuana shift
Indiana’s Todd Rokita and attorneys general in Nebraska and Louisiana maintain that rescheduling the drug will have a negative impact on communities.
State Government
Indiana Dems announce treasurer, comptroller candidates
Jessica Bailey and Coumba Kebe were the sole candidates to meet the Indiana Democratic Party’s filing deadline last week for the positions.
Braun says he’s neutral in turbulent GOP Indiana secretary of state race
The governor emphasized that he “never” endorsed Morales or any other contender and said he “respect(s) the process” as the increasingly contentious GOP nomination fight heads toward next month’s state convention.
30 major fuel retailers under investigation for price gouging in Indiana
The Indiana attorney general’s office is formally investigating the retailers following consumer complaints about possible gouging after Gov. Mike Braun declared an energy emergency in April.
GOP secretary of state race scrambled as US Sen. Banks’ staffer enters
Max Engling filed paperwork with the Indiana Republican Party as the fourth candidate for the nomination that will be decided June 20 during the state party convention.
Statewide health care collaboration to put focus on education, research, training
The Crossroads Academic Medical Institute, or CAMI, will connect universities, health systems and clinical training sites.
Trump-backed candidate seeks recount in Indiana Senate race with 3-vote margin
Challenger Paula Copenhaver claims some voters illegally cast ballots in Republican primary to support Sen. Spencer Deery
New Indiana transparency dashboard details how state agencies spend federal grants
The dashboard is the first public-facing tool in Indiana dedicated specifically to tracking federal expenditures, according to the comptroller’s office.
State office aims to help small-business owners with succession plans
Nearly one-fifth of Indiana’s economic output comes from businesses owned by people over the age of 55, according to a recent analysis from the Indiana Business Research Center.
Braun orders state to stop using federal survivor benefits to cover foster child costs
The agency has been diverting funds to reimburse the state for the cost to care for those children — potentially leaving them with little when they age out of state custody.
Indianapolis public health office audit referred to state for examination
The city’s Office of Audit and Performance has given the report to the Indiana State Board of Accounts, highlighting “high risk” factors including conflicts of interest and missing documentation for most contracts.
Lawmakers to study property tax assessments ahead of 2027 session
The bipartisan Legislative Council approved on Tuesday this year’s interim study committee topics, with the Fiscal Policy Committee directed to review the process of determining property values for tax purposes.
Legislative leaders noncommittal on more Indiana gas tax suspensions
State law bars the governor from renewing or extending a proclamation more than once without General Assembly approval.
Indiana regulators awaiting final federal marijuana action as lawmaker drafts legalization bill
State Sen. Mike Bohacek announced on Monday his plans to draft 2027 legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana and establish regulations governing its sale, distribution and use.
Q&A: RJL Solutions founder Rachel Leslie talks about building success
The lobbying firm founded less than a decade ago is now one of the most well-represented lobbying firms at the Indiana Statehouse. From the initial Terre Haute office space, RJL has grown to include offices in Indianapolis, Evansville and Washington, D.C.
Former White House staffers, journalists opine on state of media
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site event was titled, “Off the Record: The Press and the Presidency.”
Public school group expects record number of school referendums
This shift is partly due to last year’s property tax reform measure, which ICPE estimates will cost public schools $744 million through 2028.
Redistricting return, leadership questions loom after Indiana Senate primary shakeup
Gov. Mike Braun said Wednesday that it was too late for action on redistricting this year.
State launches ‘Keep IN’ initiative to support small business growth, retention
The statewide effort is expected provide resources for small businesses to reduce preventable business closures and support smoother business ownership transitions.
Narrow vote margins leave 2 GOP Indiana Senate races in uncertainty
The wrap-up of initial vote tallies from Indiana’s Republican primary showed incumbent Sens. Liz Brown and Spencer Deery in narrow races that could face recounts.