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GOP Lawmakers Consider Higher Ed Changes
February 16, 2024
Republican lawmakers propose oversight of higher education and changes to tenure rules. The state Supreme Court hears arguments over John Rust’s ballot access lawsuit. The U.S. House impeaches Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
House Seeks Child Care Regulation Changes
February 2, 2024
The Indiana House seeks to roll back childcare regulations. A tenant protection bill fails in committee amid arguments that it does not support landlords. A bill to update state Medicaid policy fails to advance before the deadline.
Bill to Allow Chaplains in Public Schools
January 26, 2024
State Senate committee advances legislation that would allow religious chaplains to serve as public school counselors. House lawmakers consider legislation to scale back child labor laws to bring them in-line with federal regulations. Three virtual school administrators arrested for alleged scheme to defraud the Indiana Department of Education of over $44 million.
House Lawmakers Advance Antisemitism Ban
January 19, 2024
Beth White announces a bid for Indiana attorney general, challenging incumbent Todd Rokita and fellow Democrat Destiny Wells. A new bill aimed at defining and banning antisemitism in public educational institutions advances from the Indiana House to the Senate. A Senate committee advances legislation limiting the use of prior authorization by insurance companies.
Gov Holcomb’s Final State of the State
January 12, 2024
Governor Holcomb announces that his READI 2.0 initiative will receive a $250 million boost from the Lilly Endowment. Larry Bucshon and Greg Pence will not seek reelection in 2024, joining Victoria Spartz and Jim Banks, who is running for Mike Braun’s open U.S. Senate seat. Republicans in the House and Senate lay out their agendas, focusing on education and workforce development.
Error Causes $1 Billion Medicaid Shortfall
January 5, 2024
An Indiana Medicaid error leads to a $1 billion shortfall in the state budget, with the issue largely centered on home and community-based long-term care services. Governor Holcomb teases his final legislative agenda. Outgoing Republican mayors Duke Bennett of Terre Haute and Jim Lienhoop of Columbus say local officials need fewer state restrictions in running municipalities.
A Look Ahead to the 2024 Elections
December 29, 2023
Braun, Chambers, Crouch, Doden, Hill, and Reitenour compete for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Competition for both parties in the U.S. Senate race. Todd Rokita faces a Democratic challenger for Attorney General.
A Look Back At 2023
December 21, 2023
The state budget, 2024 gubernatorial race, abortion ban and more as we look back at 2023.
GOP Governor Hopefuls Discuss the Issues
December 15, 2023
Democrat Keith Potts drops out of the U.S. Senate race. GOP gubernatorial candidates participate in a panel discussion to lay out their positions on key issues. Indiana improves in major economic areas, but is outpaced by other states.
Students Advance After Failing I-READ
December 8, 2023
Students advance despite failing I-READ-3, prompting a new tool from the IDOE. A judge rules in favor of John Rust’s primary challenge to Jim Banks. A legislative commission recommends policies and laws to weaken agency rulemaking.
Another Investigation into Todd Rokita
December 1, 2023
Another disciplinary investigation into Todd Rokita. Destiny Wells announces her campaign for Indiana Attorney General. Democratic and Republican legislators signal a quiet legislative session for 2024.
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