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Indy Councilor Kicked Out of Democratic Caucus, Bill Would Provide Transparency Around Medicaid, Rally to Repeal Death Penalty, Potential Impact of Braun's Tax Plan on Education

Indy Councilor Kicked Out of Democratic Caucus, Bill Would Provide Transparency Around Medicaid, Rally to Repeal Death Penalty, Potential Impact of Braun's Tax Plan on Education

February 05, 2025

Outspoken Indianapolis City County Councilor Jesse Brown has been kicked out of the Democratic caucus. A House committee approved legislation that could provide more transparency as the FSSA makes changes to an important Medicaid waiver. A bipartisan group of lawmakers and faith leaders gathered at the Statehouse to rally support for a measure to repeal Indiana’s death penalty. Hoosier homeowners have faced surging property tax bills in recent years. Governor Mike Braun wants to cap those increases.

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Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

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