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New Indiana Public Health Funding
September 8, 2023
All but six Indiana counties opt to take new funding from the state under this year's public health system overhaul. Brad Chambers enters the Republican field of gubernatorial candidates. Democratic candidate Jennifer McCormick's campaign shares a poll showing her in tight races with some Republican hopefuls. Indiana schools grapple with how to address generative AI like Chat GPT.
Parents Protest Autism Therapy Cuts
September 1, 2023
Parents ask Governor Holcomb to stop a proposal that could reduce access to Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children with autism. Indiana has lost more than 260 acres of wetlands, raising environmental and flooding concerns. Indiana’s candidate affiliation law will remain in place after the Court of Appeals and state Supreme Court both say that the lawsuit came too late.
Crouch Backs Push to Eliminate Income Tax
August 25, 2023
GOP gubernatorial primary candidate Suzanne Crouch backs a push to eliminate the individual income tax but offers few details on how to handle the $8 billion loss in state finances. Vivek Ramaswamy became the focus of attacks in Fox News’ GOP debate, sparring frequently with Mike Pence. Indiana Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer announces he is stepping down after half a decade in the role.
Pence addresses Trump’s latest indictment
August 18, 2023
Mike Pence addresses Trump’s Georgia election interference indictment. Former Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers announces a 2024 gubernatorial run. Governor Eric Holcomb blocks Dr. Caitlin Bernard from receiving a Torchbearer Award.
Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Plan
August 11, 2023
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s new economic vision plan. Todd Rokita updates his ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ to include religious expression. The Big Ten adds former Pac-12 teams from Washington and Oregon, others join the Big 12.
Planned Parenthood Stops Providing Abortions
August 4, 2023
Planned Parenthood and other clinics stop providing abortions, despite a new hold on the near-total ban. Donald Trump’s third indictment and the response from Mike Pence, who visited the Indiana State Fair to give a speech on inflation.
Marking One Year With Permitless Gun Carry
July 28, 2023
Marking the one-year anniversary of permitless gun carry. Eight Indiana colleges receive an 'F' on the effectiveness of reading curriculum for teacher prep programs. Curtis Hill touts victory in last week’s unscientific IWIR poll.
Major Cash Flow in GOP Gubernatorial Primary
July 21, 2023
Senator Mike Braun, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, and Eric Doden raise over $5 Million for their GOP Gubernatorial primary campaigns. Former VP Mike Pence lags behind other 2024 GOP Presidential hopefuls and may not qualify for next month’s debate. Todd Rokita signs on to a statement of opposition to a federal rule that protects the privacy and medical records of patients seeking abortions.
Former AG Curtis Hill Runs for Governor
July 14, 2023
Curtis Hill Runs for Governor. ILEARN Reveals Continuing Toll of Pandemic on Education.
Democrat Keith Potts Enters the US Senate Race
July 7, 2023
A second Democratic candidate has entered the 2024 US Senate race. A consumer advocacy group calls for investigations into long blackouts after last week’s storms. 100 million gallons of water to be redirected to Lebanon’s LEAP district.
State Supreme Court clears new abortion ban. US Supreme Court ends affirmative action.
June 30, 2023
In breaking news, the Indiana Supreme Court clears the new abortion ban. The US Supreme Court ends affirmative action. An investigation reveals some schools failed to report forced restraint and isolation of students.
53,000 Hoosiers have been dropped from Medicaid
June 23, 2023
Hoosiers dropped from Medicaid in the state’s second month of the unwinding process, with nearly 600,000 at risk of losing health coverage. Cannabis legalization returns to summer study committee.
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