May 6, 2025
Boarding flights, entering government buildings more difficult without Real ID as deadline hits
It may become more difficult to board commercial flights or enter some federal buildings beginning Wednesday without what's called a Real ID.
Read MoreMay 5, 2025
Newborn tax credit failed to pass this session. Here's what advocates have to say
A proposal to give eligible families a $500 tax credit for newborns failed to pass this legislative session. Advocates continue to push for the tax credit they say will improve Hoosiers' financial stability and health.
Read MoreMay 5, 2025
What energy, environment legislation from the 2025 session is now law?
The need for power for AI data centers coming into Indiana prompted a lot of bills this session. Lawmakers were also concerned with all things water — from long-haul water pipelines to stormwater running off of construction sites.
Read MoreMay 5, 2025
Individual disaster relief applications available for Hoosiers affected by storms in 24 counties
The State Disaster Relief Fund provides money to people for damage to their homes or property that isn't covered by insurance.
Read MoreMay 2, 2025
'We want to hear you say it': Clergy call on Braun for stronger denouncement of Beckwith
Indiana clergy continue to denounce Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's statements about the Three-Fifths Compromise and call on the governor to take a stronger stand. They say Gov. Mike Braun's response so far has been "woefully inadequate."
Read MoreMay 2, 2025
Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. They say he can't. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls it "blatantly unlawful".
Read MoreMay 1, 2025
Indiana's coal ash ponds are safe from April's floods, but still pose a risk
Fortunately, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management said it didn't receive any reports of damage to the state's coal ash ponds. But many of those ponds are in the floodplain, putting them at greater risk for spills.
Read MoreMay 1, 2025
Public retirees will get 13th check in 2025, but a lower amount than usual
More than 100,000 retired public employees in Indiana will receive an additional benefit this year known as the 13th check. But lawmakers reduced the amount of that extra benefit by about 5 percent.
Read MoreApril 30, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun says he doesn't like Micah Beckwith's comments about Three-Fifths Compromise
Gov. Mike Braun said he doesn't like that Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith recently called the Three-Fifths Compromise a "great move."
Read MoreApril 30, 2025
Braun says 'nothing got hammered' in budget cuts, defends slashing local public health funding
Gov. Mike Braun said his first 100 days in office has been a "wonderful opening act" while reflecting Wednesday on a legislative session in which the state budget saw major cuts and property tax reform that didn't go as far as Braun wanted.
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