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The Indiana Impact of the Federal Shutdown
October 3, 2025
The impact of the federal shutdown on Indiana’s 24,000 federal employees. Health care premiums through the ACA may double if extended credits are not approved. Purdue University cancels their GEAR UP program aimed at low-income students.
Professor Sues For Wrongful Termination
September 26, 2025
A Ball State professor sues for wrongful termination on first amendment grounds after being ousted over a post critical of Charlie Kirk. A proposed solution to data center rate hikes. Governor Braun to release the results of an audit on the IEDC.
Buttigieg Speaks Against Redistricting
September 19, 2025
Pete Buttigieg speaks at a rally against redistricting. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith proposes a pause on the state sales tax amid soaring utility bills. The Indiana Department of Corrections receives $16 million to convert the Miami facility for ICE use.
A Women and Minority Contracts Waiver
September 12, 2025
Indiana seeks a waiver to women and minority contracts rules. Secretary of Public Safety Jennifer-Ruth Green resigns amid an ethics investigation. A new statewide campaign to encourage independent candidates for public office.
Child Care Cuts From the FSSA
September 5, 2025
Governor Braun appoints Abby Gray to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The FSSA cuts voucher reimbursement rates for child care. Public meetings to discuss moving all municipal elections to presidential or mid-term elections.
Indiana Republicans Visit the White House
August 29, 2025
Indiana Republicans visit the White House amid a pressure campaign on redistricting. Education Secretary Katie Jenner to oversee colleges and universities. The US Department of Justice sends a letter requesting access to sensitive voter information.
Disability Service Cuts Under Medicaid
August 22, 2025
Disability service cuts under new Medicaid waiver changes. Health care leaders express concern in the face of major public funding cuts. Governor Braun’s trips home via helicopter cost taxpayers $24,000.
Craig Haggard Runs for U.S. Congress
August 15, 2025
Indiana GOP Representative Craig Haggard to run for U.S. Congress. Third grade reading scores rebound to the highest since before the pandemic. Indiana University President Pamela Whitten faces allegations of plagiarism in her doctoral dissertation.
Vice President Vance Pushes Redistricting
August 8, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance meets with Republican legislators to push for midterm redistricting. Indiana agencies agree to assist ICE with immigration enforcement. Google makes a power transfer deal with I&M over a new data center in Fort Wayne.
EPA to roll back emissions standards
August 1, 2025
EPA wants to undo its finding that climate change harms people. Executive order seeks to remove people experiencing homelessness from public places. Governor supports READI economic development grants. Indiana revamping how it grades schools.
Electric Bills Rise By Nearly $30 Per Month
July 25, 2025
Electric bills rise by $28 monthly on average. High school graduates attending college hits a record low as only 52% enroll. A report by the Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future lays out steps the state should take to address an attorney shortage.
A Look Back At the 2025 State Budget Session
July 18, 2025
A look back at the 2025 State budget session. From Governor Mike Braun’s initial proposal to an unprecedented revenue forecast showing a $2.4 billion downturn. July 18, 2025
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