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The Midpoint of the Legislative Session |
February 28, 2025
The midpoint of the 2025 legislative session. The Indiana Senate approves a bill to ban DEI initiatives in state government and local schools. The House advances a ban on transgender women in college sports. The Senate approves a bill that would require school board candidates to declare a political party affiliation. February 28, 2025
House GOP Advance Their Budget Proposal
February 21, 2025
The House GOP advances their budget proposal with new money for DCS and the Department of Corrections but no new tax cuts. A controversial immigration bill passes the House. Under the bill, the attorney general would have the power to go after businesses that employ undocumented immigrants. Governor Braun threatens to veto major property tax reform if it doesn’t “improve”.
The Property Tax Reform Bill Overhauled
February 14, 2025
The property tax reform bill sees a major overhaul, focusing savings on older Hoosiers and disabled veterans. A committee approves major changes to the Healthy Indiana Plan. Medicaid legislation expands contraceptive access but limits methods offered.
More Charges Against AG Todd Rokita
February 7, 2025
New disciplinary charges filed against AG Todd Rokita. Governor Braun calls on local community leaders to “prove” that his property tax proposal would harm their budgets. A controversial “national identity” bill receives little support in committee.
A Major Expansion for Online Gambling
January 31, 2025
A major expansion to the gambling industry would legalize online gambling and lottery. Proposals to move municipal elections to presidential election years. Governor Braun orders agencies to comply with the Trump administration’s deportation efforts.
Gov. Braun Orders Abortion Report Release
January 24, 2025
Governor Braun orders the Indiana Department of Health to resume releasing individual terminated pregnancy reports. Unanimous committee approval for a Senate bill to extend income tax cuts. A proposal to slash unemployment insurance benefits.
Governor Braun’s Budget Proposal
January 17, 2025
Governor Braun's Budget Proposal. Signing executive orders and remaking the state's administration. State GOP agenda released, including efforts to bring down healthcare and housing costs. Cannabis bill introduced.
A Major Overhaul of Indiana Medicaid
January 10, 2025
A major Medicaid overhaul, including moving over 180,000 Hoosiers to a waitlist. Statehouse Democrats lay out their 2025 session priorities. State officials call for an end to funding for Indiana University over connections to the Kinsey Institute.
The Legacy of Governor Eric Holcomb
January 2, 2025
A look back at the legacy of Governor Eric Holcomb. State legislative leaders call for local communities to take action. Three initiatives under the public health funding program generate nearly $100 million in savings for Indiana.
A Look Back At A Historic 2024
December 26, 2024
A look back at 2024. A historic presidential race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrats Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. The fight for Indiana’s open governor seat. An unusual campaign ends with Micah Beckwith named as Mike Braun’s running mate.
Senate Democrats Elect a New Leader
December 20, 2024
Indiana Senate Democrats oust Greg Taylor from his leadership role. Lawmakers are cautiously optimistic after a modest revenue forecast is released. Calls for a new Medicaid forecast vendor after Indiana’s billion-dollar Medicaid shortfall.
New High School Diplomas Approved
December 13, 2024
New high school diplomas approved after months of revisions. Indiana re-implements a wait list for two child care voucher programs. A report shows Secretary of State Diego Morales’ office has spent about $4 million on no-bid contracts for IT services.
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