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Data Center Opposition
October 24, 2025
Data centers generate opposition across the state. Competing political rallies draw thousands of Hoosiers. Purdue researchers explore Amelia Earhart’s 1937 disappearance.
Federal Shutdown Threatens Food Aid
October 17, 2025
The shutdown threatens food programs. U.S. border czar Tom Homan visits the statehouse and praises local law enforcement. Indiana University announces the end of all print editions of its student newspaper on the same day it fires its Director of Student Media.
V.P. Vance Returns in Redistricting Push
October 10, 2025
V.P. Vance returns to Indiana in a renewed push for redistricting. Governor Braun blamed Democrats for Fox Sports personality Mark Sanchez’s attack in Indianapolis, then deleted his comments once the analyst was charged. The results of the IEDC audit.
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.
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