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Gov. Mike Braun pointed to recent funding boosts and early successes for a new formalized cold case unit

Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced Wednesday that his independent campaign for Indiana secretary of state will use a “Lincoln Party” label as part of an effort that could eventually establish a new political party in the state.

Supporters say state action is needed to boost housing supply, but critics question whether the bill will actually lower costs.

A bill pitched as a fix for Indiana’s troubled Pathways Medicaid program drew emotional testimony — and triggered pointed exchanges — as discussions around long-term care continued Thursday in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Parents who allow kids to bike, walk or play outside without constant supervision would be shielded from child neglect allegations under a bill sent to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk on Tuesday.

The proposal seeks to limit child welfare investigations triggered by “ordinary” parenting decisions.

Fishers-area realtor and small business owner Catherine Torzewski is the latest candidate to enter the race for central Indiana’s Senate District 31 seat.

A day after the Indiana Senate rejected President Donald Trump’s contentious mid-decade redistricting proposal, warnings of political and financial retaliation escalated — including public threats that the Hoosier State could lose federal funding as punishment for GOP senators’ refusal to approve the new congressional map.

Marion County judge expected to rule on summary judgement motion in early 2026.

One recent report placed Indiana 8th-best in the nation for cost — but other studies continue to show room for improvement.