The Indiana Impact of the Federal Shutdown | October 3, 2025

The impact of the federal shutdown on Indiana’s 24,000 federal employees, most of whom work in law enforcement, transportation security, and veterans affairs. Health insurance costs for Hoosiers is set to nearly double without extended premium tax credits unless congress intervenes. Purdue University abruptly cancels their GEAR UP program aimed at low-income students. October 3, 2025