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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 initiatives in state government and local schools. The House advances a ban on transgender women in college sports. The Senate approves a bill that would require school board candidates to declare a political party affiliation. IPBS Digital Editor Lauren Chapman guest-hosts as Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle debate and discuss this week’s top stories.
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Data Center Opposition
October 24, 2025
Data centers generate opposition across the state. Competing political rallies draw thousands...
Federal Shutdown Threatens Food Aid
October 17, 2025
The shutdown threatens food programs. U.S. border czar Tom Homan visits the statehouse and...
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...
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...
Professor Sues For Wrongful Termination
September 26, 2025
A Ball State professor sues for wrongful termination on first amendment grounds after being...
Buttigieg Speaks Against Redistricting
September 19, 2025
Pete Buttigieg speaks at a rally against redistricting. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith proposes a...
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...
Child Care Cuts From the FSSA
September 5, 2025
Governor Braun appoints Abby Gray to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The FSSA cuts...
Indiana Republicans Visit the White House
August 29, 2025
Indiana Republicans visit the White House amid a pressure campaign on redistricting. Education...
Disability Service Cuts Under Medicaid
August 22, 2025
Disability service cuts under new Medicaid waiver changes. Health care leaders express concern...
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...
Vice President Vance Pushes Redistricting
August 8, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance meets with Republican legislators to push for midterm redistricting....
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...
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 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...
Faith Leaders Protest the Federal Tax Bill
July 11, 2025
Faith leaders hold a funeral for those they say are “marked for death” by federal...
A Look Back at the Property Tax Reform Debate
July 1, 2025
A look back at the property tax reform debate. Governor Mike Braun threatens to invoke his...
Hundreds of College Degree Programs at Risk
June 27, 2025
Hundreds of college degree programs at risk under new laws. Advocates for clean energy tax...
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