April 21, 2025
Rokita, Morales sue Trump administration over citizenship verification of Indiana voters
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales are suing the Trump administration over citizenship information. The lawsuit stems from a request last fall that the federal government verify the citizenship of more than half a million voters.
Read MoreApril 19, 2025
Indy leaders celebrate road funding bill headed for Gov. Braun's desk
Local leaders are celebrating a bipartisan bill sent to Gov. Mike Braun's desk that would provide more funding for Indianapolis infrastructure while making significant modifications to other funding methods.
Read MoreApril 18, 2025
An Indiana Girl Scout's push to repeal the 'period tax' might be thwarted by a tight budget
A central Indiana Girl Scout made repealing the sales tax on menstrual products the goal of her Gold Award. With a "bleak" revenue forecast and the state's constitutional requirement to pass a balanced budget, it's unlikely the "period tax" will be repealed this session.
Read MoreApril 18, 2025
Indiana unemployment rate improves for second consecutive month
Indiana's unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nearly a year, improving to 4.1 percent last month.
Read MoreApril 18, 2025
Weekly Statehouse update: Revenue forecast, property tax reform signed, supplemental teacher pay
Lawmakers receive a historically bleak state revenue forecast. The property tax debate comes to a close. And the governor signs a bill on supplemental teacher pay.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Duke Energy to replace Cayuga coal plant with gas. Residents voice climate, rate concerns
Last year the Sierra Club gave Duke an F on its climate commitments, far lower than any other investor-owned utility in the state.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
New law opens opportunities for qualified foster, emancipated youth access to bank accounts
Gov. Mike Braun signed the House Enrolled Act 1441 that grants qualified foster youth and emancipated minors the ability to open a bank account without parental consent.
Read MoreApril 16, 2025
Lawmakers have $2 billion less for new state budget, according to 'bleak' revenue forecast
"All options are on the table" for the state budget as lawmakers will have $2 billion less to spend than previously expected.
Read MoreApril 16, 2025
Bill to limit local control over stormwater from construction sites passed by Senate
It's another bill that aims to make housing cheaper for Hoosiers by reducing regulation.
Read MoreApril 16, 2025
Braun calls for Indiana National Guardsmen to return home from border
Gov. Mike Braun is withdrawing about 50 Indiana National Guard members from the southern U.S. border, ending a deployment that goes back to early 2024.
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