Panel hears warnings on rising Indiana prison population, local corrections funding shortfalls
Indiana lawmakers heard stark warnings that the state’s prison population is again nearing capacity while funding for local alternatives is shrinking.
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Hoosier farmers celebrate Taiwan’s pledge to buy $6B in U.S. corn and soybeans
With Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith on hand, leaders of Indiana’s corn and soybean lobbies signed letters of intent with officials from Taiwan on Thursday.
State explores multiyear rate setting, performance incentives for utilities
Performance-incentive mechanisms and forecasted multiyear rate plans differ in their focus, with the former looks at output—such as capacity or reliability—while the latter looks at input—such as capital, labor or materials.
State plans to ‘wind down’ the Indiana Economic Development Foundation
The nonprofit, which raises money to support Indiana Economic Development Corp. activities, was singled out by Gov. Mike Braun amid calls for greater transparency regarding taxpayer dollars.
IEDC board OKs public release of forensic audit of agency, affiliated entities
Gov. Mike Braun ordered the audit in April, citing unspecified concerns about transparency at the Indiana Economic Development Corp. and its related entities.
UPDATE: IEDC board allows Elevate Ventures to continue investment activity
The move came hours after Gov. Mike Braun—whose administration last spring froze funding for the nonprofit—made an unscheduled appearance at Elevate’s Rally innovation conference.
Indiana interim courts committee concludes without recommendations
After meeting for just over three cumulative hours this year, the interim courts committee came to a close Tuesday without making any recommendations on its assigned topic: medical debt.
Braun calls for IURC board applicants, places energy bills front and center on policy agenda
Gov. Mike Braun’s call for Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission applicants comes as Indiana ratepayers have seen a steep rise in electric bills and large power users like data centers flock to the Hoosier State.
Braun says Trump administration has not threatened state’s federal funding over redistricting
Still, Trump administration officials have been pushing Indiana Republicans to call a special session focused on redistricting. Most notably, Vice President J.D. Vance traveled to Indianapolis to speak with Braun.
Governor expands cabinet roles—but how far can dual office holding go in Indiana?
Gov. Mike Braun maintains that consolidating leadership will streamline state government and save taxpayer dollars. But when can one person legally hold two government offices at once?
Indiana agencies cut staff, contracts as mandatory spending plans roll in
A grim May revenue forecast prompted lawmakers to cut most agency appropriations by 5% in the latest budget—and authorized the State Budget Agency to withhold another 5%.
Braun threatens licenses of teachers who ‘celebrate’ political violence online
Free speech advocates quickly raised concerns that the governor’s threat risks trampling constitutional protections and chilling lawful speech.
Medicaid work requirements delayed until 2027 following federal action
Other parts of Indiana’s HIP 3.0 proposal are still under consideration, including an expansion on provider taxes, cost-sharing requirements and wellness incentives.
Indiana DOC to begin jail payments to counties
The Indiana Department of Correction will begin sending payments to dozens of counties on Monday to cover costs for housing state prisoners, ending months of delays.
DOC to request $15.8M for planned immigration detention site
The funding request, which is summarized in the agenda for Wednesday’s State Budget Committee meeting, says the agency needs the funding to prepare the correctional facility for ICE detainees.
Indiana DCS worker out amid fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Apologies, shaming and a state employee’s departure have come to Indiana following insensitive posts and comments about the murder of conservative influencer Kirk.
Indiana inspector general accuses ex-cabinet secretary of ghost employment, misuse of state property
It’s now up to the State Ethics Commission to decide whether Jennifer-Ruth Green violated state law—and what sanctions, if any, to impose.
State Ethics Commission meets privately as scrutiny builds around former cabinet secretary
Commissioners declined to say if probable cause was affirmed in the pending ethics case involving Jennifer-Ruth Green, the former secretary of public safety.
Cost of IEDC consulting contract for data center study tops $1.2M
Boston Consulting Group was hired in April to prepare a report that seeks to answer “whether data centers provide sufficient return on investment for Indiana.”
3 big questions as Indiana prepares to ask for federal education funding flexibility
State officials say their request would give schools more freedom to address their specific needs. But would funding reach those who need it?