March 19, 2025
Foster youth could open a bank account with judge's consent under bill headed to Senate floor
A previous version of the bill would have allowed a judge or the Indiana Department of Child Services to provide consent to financial institutions.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2025
IDOH halts gender change requests on birth records to comply with Braun executive order
The Indiana Department of Health issued new guidance to local and county health departments to stop accepting gender change requests for Indiana birth records.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2025
U.S. Rep. Jim Baird fined for failing to disclose campaign loan repayment
The Federal Election Commission fined U.S. Representative Jim Baird of Indiana earlier this month for failing to disclose $160,500 less than two weeks before the May 7, 2024 primary election
Read MoreMarch 17, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun joins Statehouse rally pressuring lawmakers to make significant property tax cuts
Gov. Mike Braun spoke to a crowd of a couple hundred people at the Statehouse Monday who were rallying for property tax relief — or, in many cases, the elimination of property taxes altogether.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2025
Indiana's labor force participation rate continues to grow for the eighth month in a row
Indiana’s labor force participation rate has grown steadily for the eighth month in a row. That’s according to the Indiana Department of Workforce.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2025
Former State Sen. Karen Tallian elected Indiana Democratic Party leader
Former State Sen. Karen Tallian is the new chair of the Indiana Democratic Party.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2025
Weekly Statehouse update: Prosecutor salaries, property tax overhaul, minimum teacher salaries
A bill boosting local prosecutors’ salaries is discussed in the Senate. A House lawmaker proposes an overhaul to the property tax system. And lawmakers want to increase minimum teacher salaries.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2025
Legislative leaders say long-term property tax system overhaul should begin this session
Republican legislative leaders said there’s enough time this session to begin a long-term overhaul of the state’s property tax system.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2025
New report details national housing shortage, Indiana advocates call on governor for action
For every 100 extremely low-income renters in Indiana, there are only 38 affordable and available housing options. That’s according to a new report released by Prosperity Indiana and the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2025
Latino caucus, lawmakers say wave of anti-immigrant bills are 'not Hoosier hospitality'
Lawmakers and advocates say the nearly 20 proposed measures make Indiana hostile to immigrants who have invested in the state.
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