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State budget turmoil at session’s end

State budget turmoil at session’s end

April 28, 2023

State budget turmoil at session’s end. State elected officials get a pay raise. Plus, a controversial bill on books in schools and more. From the television studios at WFYI, it’s Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 28, 2023. 

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Governor Braun Reflects on the 2025 Session
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Governor Braun Reflects on the 2025 Session
May 2, 2025

Governor Braun reflects on the 2025 legislative session. Micah Beckwith faces blowback over...

Taxes and Cuts in the Indiana State Budget
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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....

A $2.4 Billion Loss in Revenue
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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...

House GOP Passes Property Tax Overhaul
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House GOP Passes Property Tax Overhaul
April 11, 2025

The House GOP passes a major property tax overhaul. Differences between the House and Senate...

Partisan School Board Election Bill Advances
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Partisan School Board Election Bill Advances
April 4, 2025

A partisan school board elections bill advances. The Indiana House guts a bill eliminating...

A Possible Primary Challenge for Sen. Young
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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
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Hundreds Rally for Property Tax Relief
March 21, 2025

Hundreds rally at the statehouse for property tax relief. Former State Senator Karen Tallian...

A Major Property Tax System Overhaul
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A Major Property Tax System Overhaul
March 14, 2025

Proposals for a major property tax system overhaul to completely change how property taxes...

LEAP District Spending Approaches $1 Billion
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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...

The Midpoint of the Legislative Session |
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The Midpoint of the Legislative Session |
February 28, 2025

The midpoint of the 2025 legislative session. The Indiana Senate approves a bill to ban DEI...

House GOP Advance Their Budget Proposal
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House GOP Advance Their Budget Proposal
February 21, 2025

The House GOP advances their budget proposal with new money for DCS and the Department of Corrections...

The Property Tax Reform Bill Overhauled
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The Property Tax Reform Bill Overhauled
February 14, 2025

The property tax reform bill sees a major overhaul, focusing savings on older Hoosiers and...

More Charges Against AG Todd Rokita
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More Charges Against AG Todd Rokita
February 7, 2025

New disciplinary charges filed against AG Todd Rokita. Governor Braun calls on local community...

A Major Expansion for Online Gambling
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A Major Expansion for Online Gambling
January 31, 2025

A major expansion to the gambling industry would legalize online gambling and lottery. Proposals...

Gov. Braun Orders Abortion Report Release
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Gov. Braun Orders Abortion Report Release
January 24, 2025

Governor Braun orders the Indiana Department of Health to resume releasing individual terminated...

Governor Braun’s Budget Proposal
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Governor Braun’s Budget Proposal
January 17, 2025

Governor Braun's Budget Proposal. Signing executive orders and remaking the state's administration....

A Major Overhaul of Indiana Medicaid
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A Major Overhaul of Indiana Medicaid
January 10, 2025

A major Medicaid overhaul, including moving over 180,000 Hoosiers to a waitlist. Statehouse...

The Legacy of Governor Eric Holcomb
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The Legacy of Governor Eric Holcomb
January 2, 2025

A look back at the legacy of Governor Eric Holcomb. State legislative leaders call for local...

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