January 30, 2025
After testimony pits neighbor against neighbor, proposed casino move likely dead this session
The proposed move of a casino from southeast to northeast Indiana is likely dead this legislative session after hours of testimony Wednesday that pitted neighbor against neighbor.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2025
Black Legislative Caucus hosts 'unity rally' during Braun’s first State of the State address
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus gathered a crowd just down the hall from where Gov. Mike Braun delivered his first State of the State address.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2025
Braun uses first State of the State to make case to lawmakers for his agenda
Gov. Mike Braun used his first State of the State address to make the case for his policy priorities to lawmakers and the public.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2025
Chief Justice Rush highlights 'direct and transformative' impact of Indiana courts
Chief Justice Loretta Rush sought to “demystify” the Indiana court system’s impact on Hoosiers’ lives in her 2025 State of the Judiciary address.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2025
Online gambling, online lottery legalized under Indiana House committee-approved legislation
Indiana would fully legalize online gambling — and online lottery — under legislation approved by a House committee Tuesday.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2025
House committee unanimously approves electronic pull tab games, online raffles for nonprofit groups
Indiana nonprofit organizations — notably, veterans groups — could offer electronic pull tab games and online raffles under a bill approved by a House committee Tuesday.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2025
Indiana needs money to monitor CO2 emissions underground indefinitely. House bill sets up fund
The Department of Natural Resources said it needs money to help pay for any future issues with carbon dioxide emissions stored underground in Indiana. A state law two years ago said the agency would be liable for them after companies stop injecting CO2.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2025
Indiana's unemployment rate above the national average for ninth straight month
The state’s unemployment rate last December was recorded at 4.5 percent, according to preliminary estimates from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Some of these preliminary estimates are seasonally adjusted months — or sometimes years — after initial release.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2025
Braun orders police to cooperate with immigration authorities — which they already must do
Gov. Mike Braun said he’s ordering all state and federal law enforcement agencies to do what the Trump administration asks to help deport undocumented immigrants.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2025
Trump memo to halt federal funds triggers confusion and constitutional questions
Washington is scrambling to interpret a new Trump administration memo that appears to halt funding for many programs. The impact of the short memo, released Monday, is causing widespread confusion.
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