December 20, 2024
Report: Indiana eviction sealing law should be expanded to better help tenants
A report from the Indiana Justice Project and the Clinical Law Center at the University of Notre Dame Law School recommends the state expand its eviction sealing program to cover more people.
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Advocates say 'buy now, pay later' products carry risk, need regulation
“Buy now, pay later” products have become more common — customers can pay a portion of the purchase price up front, and then pay the rest in installments over several weeks, with no interest.
Read MoreDecember 19, 2024
Safe Park Indy looks to add a second Indianapolis location as waitlist grows
Safe Park Indy, a program that gives homeless people living in their cars a safe place to park overnight, is expanding.
Read MoreDecember 19, 2024
Report: Indiana local public health funding program generates significant savings
Just three initiatives under Indiana’s significant local public health funding program generated nearly $100 million in savings for the state.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2024
Greg Taylor replaced as minority leader, Senate Democrats elect Shelli Yoder
Indiana Senate Democrats elected a new leader Wednesday, ousting Sen. Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis) from the role.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2024
Lawmakers approve more money for LEAP District, adds to total that's in hundreds of millions
The State Budget Committee approved an additional $85 million to be spent on and around the controversial LEAP development district in central Indiana.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2024
Braun makes final cabinet appointment, names Indiana National Guard leader
Gov.-elect Mike Braun made his final cabinet appointment this week, choosing Brigadier General Larry Muennich to lead the Indiana National Guard.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2024
Lawmaker proposes repeal to portion of gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth
A Democratic representative is planning to file a bill to repeal part of Indiana’s gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth. The bill would repeal a provision that bans providers from “aiding and abetting” families seeking care out of state.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2024
Destiny Wells running for Indiana Democratic Party chair
Destiny Wells, who’s run unsuccessfully for two statewide offices in the last two years, wants to be the Indiana Democratic Party’s next chair.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2024
Lawmakers 'cautiously optimistic' as forecast shows minimal revenue growth for new state budget
Indiana lawmakers of both parties say they’re cautiously optimistic about the state’s financial situation ahead of writing a new, two-year state budget.
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