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Partisan School Board Election Bill Advances
April 4, 2025
A partisan school board elections bill advances. The Indiana House guts a bill eliminating the statute of limitations on reporting certain sex crimes. Secretary of State Diego Morales refuses to answer questions over a privately funded India trip.
A Possible Primary Challenge for Sen. Young
March 28, 2025
A possible primary challenger for Senator Todd Young. A democratic property tax proposal.
Hundreds Rally for Property Tax Relief
March 21, 2025
Hundreds rally at the statehouse for property tax relief. Former State Senator Karen Tallian named the new Indiana Democratic Party Chair. Federal Democratic Senators help advance a continuing resolution, prompting outcry from many in the party.
A Major Property Tax System Overhaul
March 14, 2025
Proposals for a major property tax system overhaul to completely change how property taxes are calculated. The role of pharmacy benefits managers in lowering the costs of medication. A proposed raise to teacher minimum wage may strain school budgets.
LEAP District Spending Approaches $1 Billion
March 7, 2025
LEAP district spending nears $1 billion, with only Eli Lilly so far signed on. The Senate approves a study committee to look at relocating a casino. A proposal to introduce consumer protections against medical debt collection fails to advance.
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.
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