A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a 2023 Indiana law that criminalizes anyone who gets within 25 feet of an on-duty police officer after being told to stop.

Farming and development destroyed a lot of the squirrel’s prairie habitat and fragmented the populations that are still around.

Indiana lawmakers took their first steps this week in exploring whether changes are needed in the ways homeowners associations operate.

Republican gubernatorial candidate U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) released a health care plan Thursday that would expand on past legislative action — including some policies that failed during the last few legislative sessions. Braun’s plan includes prior authorization reform, regulations for pharmacy benefits managers and a ban on non-compete clauses, among other things.

Indiana is trying to make it easier for people with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors. Experts say things like accessible parks and trails benefit many more people than just those who have disabilities — and that includes the state itself.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick said Indiana needs to refocus its economic development strategy.

The Indiana Region 9 Workforce Board was awarded more than $1 million from the Senior Community Service Employment Program grant.

The Family and Social Services Administration said the launch of the new long-term care program for Medicaid members over 60 is going well. But several Pathways for Aging program providers are raising concerns about aspects of the implementation.

Students can apply for free to more than 30 different Indiana colleges and universities this week. Some schools waived their application fees as part of National College Application Week.

Last year, Indiana’s JAG chapter announced plans to double the number of programs in the state from 125 to 250 by the end of the 2024-25 school year. There are currently more than 200 active JAG programs in the state.