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As of last year, Cummins planned to convert half of its Columbus, Indiana plant to make electric parts for cars and trucks with the help of a federal grant.

Clean energy job growth slows down in Indiana. Federal policies make future growth uncertain

The number of clean energy jobs in Indiana barely grew last year. That includes jobs in sectors like energy efficiency, wind, solar, electric vehicles and biofuels.

Dr. Kris Box said improving the infant mortality rate begins with improving maternal health. Indiana has some of the worst rates for both measures in the country.

Indiana maternal, infant mortality rates stagnant or worse after 10-year focus on improving them

It's been 10 years since Indiana made reducing maternal and infant mortality a top priority. But despite a lack of improvement in those rates, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said progress has been made.

Lawmakers passed a $1 billion tax cut package in 2022. But Hoosiers won’t start to see the bulk of those cuts until January 2023.

Some new Indiana laws' effects come after July 1, including income tax cut

The majority of laws passed each year by the Indiana General Assembly take effect July 1. But there are always a few that take a little longer.

Expert: Cuts to 'historic' investment may thwart efforts to tackle Indiana's public health issues

Indiana's "historic" public health funding was scaled back in the final version of the state budget — going from $100 million to just $40 million appropriated for the Health First Indiana initiative. One expert said public health programs take years to build and this decrease could stall important progress.

Four attorneys assigned to abortion-related litigation resign from Indiana AG’s office

With key hearings scheduled in licensing and civil litigation against Indianapolis OB-GYN Dr. Caitlin Bernard this month, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office will be down four attorneys who worked on the case but have now resigned.

There are at least five bills that Indiana lawmakers say would tackle health care costs head on by targeting different players in the health care market.

Several bills that aim to lower health care costs in Indiana cleared the Senate and House

Indiana lawmakers have proposed numerous bills over the years aimed at lowering health care costs, with little success. This legislative session, however, a number of similar bills have sailed through the Senate and House chambers.

The back of a police officer in uniform.

Indiana School Police Are Twice As Likely To Arrest Black Students Than White Students

A Chalkbeat analysis of state data shows that school police are 2.5 times as likely to arrest Black Indiana students than white students.

Some areas of McCormick's Creek State Park are still damaged from a 2023 tornado. That includes its campground, which has likely led to less revenue for the park.

A $10M deficit could mean dirtier restrooms, fewer lifeguards at Indiana state parks this summer

Indiana's state parks are expected to face a $10 million deficit — with only a few days left before state lawmakers finalize the budget. Without more funding, there may not be enough seasonal staff this summer.

Book Publisher's Expansion to Create 300 Jobs In Crawfordsville

Penguin Random House LLC has announced plans to consolidate a major portion of its U.S. distribution and fulfillment operations in the city of Crawfordsville.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Indiana football's rise to national title contender rewards fans who endured decades of losing

Top-seeded Indiana will play Alabama on Thursday in the Rose Bowl for a chance to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals, and new brand of Hoosier fans are travelling in masses to witness the program’s biggest game since 1968.

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