March 13, 2025
Bill aims to protect water utilities, customers from lawsuits over pollution like PFAS
An Indiana Senate bill aims to protect water utilities from lawsuits over water contamination — and the customers who ultimately pay for them.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2025
UAW union members approve a new contract with Rolls-Royce
United Auto Workers union members at Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis overwhelmingly approved a new contract Wednesday.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2025
Thompson’s property tax reform proposal leaves many scratching their heads
House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) proposed his version of property tax reform Wednesday, a dramatic overhaul of the property tax and local income tax system.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun orders limits on environmental laws, cuts environmental justice from permit criteria
Gov. Mike Braun signed two executive orders Wednesday. One aims to reduce environmental “over-regulation” to help businesses grow and another to cut environmental justice out of decision-making.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2025
House committee remakes partisan school board candidates bill, sends it to full House
Legislation allowing school board candidates to declare a political party on the ballot is headed to the House floor for the second time this session.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2025
Bill would boost deputy prosecutor salaries to help reduce effects of attorney shortage
Indiana’s attorney shortage is hitting prosecutor and public defender offices particularly hard. And lawmakers want to boost state funding for deputy prosecutors and public defenders.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2025
Lawmakers aim to streamline child care licensing for multi-site providers
A Senate committee unanimously advanced a bill Monday that aims to increase access to child care by streamlining licensing for child care providers with multiple locations.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2025
Armed man traveling from Indiana shot after confrontation near White House
An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot near the White House by U.S. Secret Service agents after a confrontation early Sunday.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2025
New survey outlines job loss impact, makes recommendations to better support job seeking Hoosiers
Layoffs and terminations often create a domino effect that harms people’s finances, family and well-being. That’s according to a new survey from the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2025
Weekly Statehouse update: Property tax debate, improving energy transmission, farmer online portal
A House committee kicks off second-half debate on property tax reform. Legislation aims to help improve energy transmission. And a bill to create an online portal for Hoosier farmers nears the governor’s desk.
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