Mike Braun sworn in as Indiana governor
In his first remarks as governor, the Jasper native pledged he would bring high energy and “entrepreneurial drive” to the job, upending the status quo.
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Lawmakers propose transparency measures for Indiana Economic Development Corp.
The agency has been subject to criticism resulting from its handling of the LEAP Research and Innovation District in Boone County.
Braun names more agency heads on eve of inauguration
Indiana Gov.-elect Mike Braun has announced the appointment of eight individuals to lead various state agencies and departments in the new administration.
Two Senate bills propose new oversight of water withdrawals following LEAP pipeline concerns
One of the bills—which made the Senate Republican agenda—would require permits for projects that move significant amounts of water from one area of the state to another.
Indiana bill would ban social media accounts for Hoosiers under age 16 without parental consent
The measure would require a social media operator like Facebook or TikTok to restrict a minor from accessing the site if they did not receive “verifiable parental consent” from the minor’s parent.
Indiana Chamber cautions against placing property tax burden on business
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce laid out its legislative priorities Thursday, which also include quality-of-life measures to benefit the state’s workforce.
Senate Republicans name property taxes, Medicaid, water regulation among top priorities
Leaders from the Senate Republicans outlined five priority bills addressing several high-profile issues, including rising property taxes and Medicaid costs.
Indiana lawmakers kick off legislative session
More than 400 bills have been filed so far as the General Assembly gets underway Wednesday, including several tax bills.
Indianapolis Public Schools board denounces bill to dissolve district in shift to charters
The bill is the latest of several proposals that threaten the district’s viability.
State lawmakers to debate slew of education-related proposals
Recent budget plans earmarked roughly half of the state’s $44.5 billion biennial spending for K-12 education.
Fiscal issues expected to dominate 2025 Indiana legislative session
Lawmakers will convene Wednesday to begin drafting the state’s next two-year budget, determining how to spend approximately $44 billion dollars to fund government services.
Medicaid coverage of weight-loss drugs could cost state up to $70 million a year
The Indiana Family and Social Service Administration’s Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning estimates that 5% to 20% of eligible members would be prescribed weight-loss medications.
Indiana nonprofit hospitals sitting on billions of dollars worth of net assets, legislator says
Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) questioned whether the hospital systems are doing enough to make health care affordable for Hoosiers.
Lawmakers ready tax legislation ahead of session prime for reform
Policymakers have proposed at least 12 bills seeking to create or adjust property tax credits or deductions and institute freezes.
Noblesville to begin assessing S.R. 37 interchange options
The state and the city of Noblesville are setting the stage to overhaul four intersections along a 2-mile stretch: at Greenfield Avenue, Town and Country Boulevard, Pleasant Street and State Road 32/38.
Outgoing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb looks back on eight years in office—and at what’s next
In an end-of-term interview, the Republican governor recalls the highs, lows and lessons learned over the course of his tenure.
New bills seek to sever state business ties to companies in adversarial countries
The two bills are focused on reducing the influence of countries potentially posing a threat to the United States and Indiana.
Medicaid, prior authorization to be major topics in 2025
Despite tightening revenue, Republican leaders quickly dismissed any notion that 2025 could be the year Indiana ends its prohibition on marijuana.
State employees to get one-time bonus, but no pay raise
Indiana’s incoming dollars have slowed to pre-pandemic levels. Budget writers have urged their fellow lawmakers to tighten funding requests and prepare for a lean two-year cycle.
Indiana lawmakers face tough decisions on education funding
Many of the priorities related to K-12 that Republican leaders outlined for next year, like expanding school vouchers and limiting property tax hikes, come with a price tag.