Just three initiatives under Indiana’s significant local public health funding program generated nearly $100 million in savings for the state.

Indiana Senate Democrats elected a new leader Wednesday, ousting Sen. Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis) from the role.

The Family and Social Services Administration said in February it was not aware of how much money certain caregivers were paid. The agency announced it will implement a minimum “pass-through” rate prompted by legislation signed into law this year.

The State Budget Committee approved an additional $85 million to be spent on and around the controversial LEAP development district in central Indiana.

Gov.-elect Mike Braun made his final cabinet appointment this week, choosing Brigadier General Larry Muennich to lead the Indiana National Guard.

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.

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.

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.

The growth of Medicare Advantage plans can create unique problems for rural hospitals and clinics, such as being excluded from provider networks. Rural health leaders are concerned about the potential growth of these plans under the incoming Trump administration.

Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed Lake County Judge Stephen Scheele to the Indiana Court of Appeals Monday.