Braun defends IU Board of Trustees moves, says university needs ‘sprucing up’
Previously Braun indicated that he intended to allow current board members to serve our their terms.
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Citing state funding cuts, Ivy Tech cuts 200+ positions systemwide
In a letter sent to employees Friday morning, Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann said state budget cuts will cost the community college more than $54 million over two years.
FSSA secretary: Braun administration ‘inherited a mess’
Mitch Roob is taking his second turn leading the Family and Social Services Administration, which has the single largest budget due to its federal funding. Previously, he led the agency under former Gov. Mitch Daniels.
Micah Beckwith debates Hoosiers in chippy Zionsville town hall
About 100 Hoosiers attended the event, which featured numerous interruptions from both Beckwith and those in the audience.
Indiana farmers celebrate legislative wins, but key transition tax credit falls short
Property tax tweaks and a new online portal were among this year’s legislative victories for Hoosier farmers.
Marion County election board to investigate Morales campaign ad
The nearly five-minute ad shows Secretary of State Diego Morales visiting Marion County election sites in 2024 and includes footage of public employees and volunteers.
Hoosier Lottery adjusts forecast, OKs ‘cautious’ business plan for next year
In a forecast revealed during a Tuesday commission meeting, lottery revenues were expected to end the 2025 fiscal year on June 30 down by almost 4%.
Strategic legislative revisions aid renewed Indiana drive for tolling
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s administration is getting serious about tolling to make up for falling fuel tax revenue and to upgrade aging highways.
State hires firm specializing in ‘crisis and transformation’ to audit IEDC
Gov. Mike Braun announced the audit last month, citing potential “impropriety” at the IEDC. He also announced a freeze of all state funds associated with Elevate Ventures.
State government says hack caused overnight email blitz
Indiana Office of Technology officials said the emails were scams and discouraged recipients from clicking on the links.
Indiana Historical Society to keep its building, land after agreement with governor’s office
The deal follows concerns raised during the 2025 legislative session over proposed budget language that could have stripped the nonprofit of its biggest asset.
Rally innovation conference to continue as planned, likely without state support
Rally innovation conference creator Elevate Ventures says Rally will take place as planned this year, but organizers are not counting on financial support from the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Indiana crackdown on ‘predatory’ towing to take effect in July
Surveyed commercial carriers logged the most “predatory” towing incidents relative to mileage in Indiana between 2021 and 2023, according to a report by the American Transportation Research Institute.
Indiana elections chief defends voting ban on ‘unsecured’ student IDs after legal challenge
A trio of plaintiffs alleged that a new state law “deliberately abridges young voters’ right to vote,” in violation of the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
New law will give Indianapolis more pothole-filling funds, with caveats
The legislation challenges Indianapolis to identify matching funds for road improvement projects, something that could be difficult given the potential impact of recent property tax reforms.
ACLU sues governor’s office over change to IU board of trustees
The filing urges the Monroe County Circuit Court to rule on a budget provision giving the governor full control over Indiana University’s board of trustees.
Indiana bill roundup: Here’s what happened to legislation IBJ followed this session
Gov. Mike Braun signed 243 bills into law during this year, including more than 60 on Tuesday. Here’s a rundown of some of the most significant pieces of legislation that made it through this year’s General Assembly.
Braun signs bill scrutinizing nonprofit hospital prices
House Bill 1004’s core pricing scrutiny targets hospital systems with $2 billion or more in net patient service revenue in the state.
IBJ Podcast: Inside the Legislature’s wild session on tax breaks, hospitals, IEDC and more
Three journalists who covered the budget-writing session recap the twists and turns of the four-month assembly as lawmakers locked bumpers over ways to save Hoosiers money and hit a revenue sinkhole.
Legislative session was mixed bag for business
Business owners can expect some tax relief and a new state small business office, but the Indiana Economic Development Corp. will have less money for some of its operations and programs under the next two-year budget.