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Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Passes in the House
May 23, 2025
Major cuts to Medicaid and SNAP pass in the U.S. House. Advocates split on Duke Energy’s proposal to shut down Cayuga coal plant and replace it with a natural gas plant. Schools face new intervention requirements on chronically absent students.
Todd Rokita Threatens to Sue Notre Dame
May 16, 2025
The IEDC puts two properties associated with the LEAP district up for sale in Boone County. Attorney General Todd Rokita threatens to sue the University of Notre Dame over DEI efforts. Lawsuits filed over a ban on student IDs for voting.
A Bill Targeting Non-profit Hospital Systems
May 9, 2025
A bill threatening the non-profit status of several hospital systems over the cost of care. Governor Braun signs a controversial anti-DEI bill into law. Lawmakers revive the A-to-F school ranking system with rollout expected by the end of 2026.
Governor Braun Reflects on the 2025 Session
May 2, 2025
Governor Braun reflects on the 2025 legislative session. Micah Beckwith faces blowback over comments praising the Three-Fifths Compromise as a “great move”. A last-minute addition to the budget bill gives Braun full control of the IU Board of Trustees.
Taxes and Cuts in the Indiana State Budget
April 25, 2025
A $2 cigarette tax and cuts to both public health and higher education in the state budget. Gov. Braun launches a forensic audit of the IEDC amid allegations of self-dealing. A bill offering tax incentives to coal plants and small nuclear reactors.
A $2.4 Billion Loss in Revenue
April 18, 2025
State Revenue Forecasts project a $2.4 billion loss in revenue, the worst forecast since the Great Recession. Governor Braun unveils significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The property tax overhaul is signed in to law.
House GOP Passes Property Tax Overhaul
April 11, 2025
The House GOP passes a major property tax overhaul. Differences between the House and Senate budget proposals. A House committee scales back and refocuses controversial measures to eliminate DEI programs in state agencies and educational institutions.
Partisan School Board Election Bill Advances
April 4, 2025
A partisan school board elections bill advances. The Indiana House guts a bill eliminating the statute of limitations on reporting certain sex crimes. Secretary of State Diego Morales refuses to answer questions over a privately funded India trip.
A Possible Primary Challenge for Sen. Young
March 28, 2025
A possible primary challenger for Senator Todd Young. A democratic property tax proposal.
Hundreds Rally for Property Tax Relief
March 21, 2025
Hundreds rally at the statehouse for property tax relief. Former State Senator Karen Tallian named the new Indiana Democratic Party Chair. Federal Democratic Senators help advance a continuing resolution, prompting outcry from many in the party.
A Major Property Tax System Overhaul
March 14, 2025
Proposals for a major property tax system overhaul to completely change how property taxes are calculated. The role of pharmacy benefits managers in lowering the costs of medication. A proposed raise to teacher minimum wage may strain school budgets.
LEAP District Spending Approaches $1 Billion
March 7, 2025
LEAP district spending nears $1 billion, with only Eli Lilly so far signed on. The Senate approves a study committee to look at relocating a casino. A proposal to introduce consumer protections against medical debt collection fails to advance.
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