Indiana higher education board to vote on Katie Jenner as new commissioner
If successful, Jenner would begin the role Oct. 11—leading both the Indiana Department of Education and the higher education commission.
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State task force wants to know: How many boards is too many?
An interim legislative task force wrestled with the state’s hundreds of boards and commissions Tuesday, struggling to learn more about their finances and meeting schedules.
Braun flew to or from Jasper home 11 times over 6 months
The state said it would have “incurred” those costs whether or not Braun had used the Indiana State Police helicopter, because those flight hours were necessary to meet federal requirements.
Indianapolis Local Education Alliance to host more public meetings
The nine-member group established by the state legislature must recommend how to improve efficiencies across both Indianapolis Public Schools and the many charters in its borders.
Consumer groups, debt collectors clash in Indiana medical debt hearing
Testimony on Monday set the stage for an interim committee to find a balance between growing medical debt weighing down Hoosiers and allowing health care providers to collect what’s owed.
Reflections on daylight saving time: 20 years after lawmakers passed controversial law
The vote was so contentious that former House Speaker Brian Bosma left the voting machine open for hours, whipping up the votes needed to advance the priority bill for then-Gov. Mitch Daniels.
IEDC deems Elevate Ventures, affiliates in breach of all active loans
The warning comes after the venture development firm defaulted on an angel investment program.
A White House visit and poll amplify redistricting fight in Indiana
National political newsletter Punchbowl News reported Friday morning that all Indiana GOP state lawmakers have been invited to the White House on Aug. 26.
Rokita expands investigation into Notre Dame, Butler DEI practices
The civil investigative demands are being used to determine whether the schools’ DEI practices could violate their nonprofit statuses, the Indiana False Claims Act or the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, Rokita said.
Indiana House Democrats assemble with Texas colleagues against partisan gerrymandering efforts
The groups met on the same day national nonpartisan election advocates softened their uniform opposition to gerrymandering, saying they recognized the “wide-reaching crisis in our democracy.”
Indiana GOP lawmakers, politicos pan prospect of early redistricting
Hoosier leaders might be busy taking behind-the-scenes feedback on the prospect of early redistricting, but rank-and-file Republicans are increasingly going public with their opposition.
Braun noncommittal on early redistricting; decision to depend on Texas action, Indiana lawmakers
House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray have declined to comment on redistricting thus far.
Analysis: Redistricting battle underscores an age of partisan divisiveness
Vice President JD Vance was in Indianapolis last week in part to urge Gov. Mike Braun and GOP legislative leaders to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps.
Indiana Chamber releases scorecard ranking lawmakers on 2025 votes
More than 50 lawmakers earned a perfect mark—all Republicans who generally align with the right-leaning business organization.
Indiana agencies outline spending cuts in pursuit of 5% reserve
A grim May revenue forecast prompted lawmakers to cut most agency appropriations by 5% in the latest biennial budget—and authorize the State Budget Agency to withhold another 5%.
VP Vance meets with Indiana GOP leadership on redistricting while Democrats protest effort
Vice President JD Vance spent several hours in the Hoosier State on Thursday to meet with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and other leaders about the possibility of creating more GOP seats with redrawn congressional boundaries.
State agency plans aggressive new budget method to control growing Medicaid costs
Over the course of a decade, Indiana’s per-enrollee costs for certain Medicaid recipients are expected to surge by 43% and 72% for lower-income and elderly Hoosiers, respectively.
JD Vance heads to Indiana to push redistricting, but legalities remain unclear
An Indiana House Democrat called defeating mid-cycle redistricting “a knife fight for democracy.”
First day of school in Indianapolis showcases evolution of student transportation
A new state-mandated group, the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance, is tasked with addressing an unequal environment in which IPS offers transportation, but not all charter schools can afford to.
Indiana Higher Education Commissioner Chris Lowery to step down
Lowery cited a recent health scare and a desire to pursue personal and professional writing projects for the decision.