Casey Smith - Indiana Capital Chronicle
Senior Reporter, Indiana Capital Chronicle-
The Secretary of State’s office defended spending, saying staff raises were based on state compensation benchmarks. -
Parents say summer programs provide safety, structure and learning opportunities — but affordability and transportation continue to limit access across Indiana. -
Federal grants accounted for 42% of Indiana’s general revenue in fiscal year 2025, and state officials say a new public dashboard launched Monday intends to give Hoosiers a better look at how that money is spent. -
Federal approval cleared the way for Indiana to revamp hospital Medicaid payments, with larger increases going to providers that keep commercial prices lower. -
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.
