Articles tagged as: 2025 legislative session
April 17, 2025
Medicaid overhaul sent to governor. GOP says it launches next iteration of HIP program
The Senate GOP's plan to overhaul Indiana's Medicaid expansion program received final approval from lawmakers Thursday. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns that it could result in people losing coverage.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Prior authorization reform heads to governor's desk after final Senate approval
Legislation focused on prior authorization reforms is headed to the governor after Senate lawmakers approved changes to the bill Wednesday. Lawmakers said the bill is an important step in addressing health care costs for Hoosiers.
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 15, 2025
Charter schools to benefit from new Indiana tax law as districts warn of losses
School choice supporters praised the legislation as a massive and long-overdue policy shift, as it will boost funding for students who attend public charter schools.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun signs 'historic' property tax relief bill into law, critics call it a 'lose-lose'
Indiana's major property tax reform package is now law, as Governor Mike Braun signed the measure Tuesday.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
'Chaos to the system': Senate moves nonprofit hospital bill forward, despite impassioned debate
Republican lawmakers passionately debated legislation to tackle health care costs among Indiana's largest nonprofit hospitals. The Senate ultimately voted to move the measure forward and return it to the House with amendments.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Bill to help power AI data centers puts more risk on tech companies, but Hoosiers would still pay
The bill passed the Indiana Senate on Tuesday and now heads back to the House for consideration.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Senate advances $46.8 billion state budget that creates 'some angst,' will evolve further
The Senate advanced the budget bill Tuesday, a $46.8 billion spending plan that will evolve further over the next several days.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Property tax reform package heads to governor, lawmakers warn of service cuts
Beginning next year, homeowners will receive a credit on their property tax bill of 10 percent of the bill, up to $300.
Read MoreApril 14, 2025
IPS, Pike educators join Statehouse protest over Indiana school tax plan
School districts are projected to lose a combined $744 million in property tax revenue if Senate Bill 1 is signed into law.
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