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An Improvement in 3rd Grade Reading Scores
August 23, 2024
An improvement in third grade reading scores. A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit challenging new laws requiring university professors to teach opposing viewpoints. A proposal for a new water planning team amid fights over the LEAP district pipeline.
Jennifer McCormick’s Tax Relief Proposal
August 16, 2024
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick unveils her tax relief proposal. The Indiana Department of Education releases a new draft of its high school diploma overhaul. All three lieutenant governor candidates debate at the State Fair.
Harris Picks Tim Walz as her Running Mate
August 9, 2024
Kamala Harris names Tim Walz as her running mate. Calls for Mayor Joe Hogsett to resign in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against a top aid. Indiana’s new All-Payer Claims Database gives Hoosiers an idea of what medical procedures will cost.
Mike Braun’s Property Tax Proposal
August 2, 2024
Mike Braun makes changes to his newly released property tax proposal. Purdue University warns that current high school diploma standards do not meet admission requirements. Indiana University releases a new policy on campus protests.
Kamala Harris Comes to Indianapolis
July 26, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris makes Indiana one of her first presidential campaign stops, speaking at Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s national Boule. An Indianapolis lawyer files a professional conduct complaint against Attorney General Todd Rokita. Indiana reached the end of its fiscal year with a $421 million surplus, the lowest margin in the post-pandemic era. July 26, 2024
Leaders React to Trump Assassination Attempt
July 19, 2024
Indiana leaders react to the assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Democrats choose Terry Goodin and Destiny Wells as lieutenant governor and AG nominees. I-LEARN shows some improvement in reading scores, but continued struggles with math.
Chief Justice Loretta Rush Seeks Third Term
July 12, 2024
Loretta Rush seeks a third term as Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Fewer Indiana students enroll in FAFSA after issues with the federal enrollment portal. The Gary Community School Corporation is officially shifted back to local control.
Supreme Court Gives Trump Near-Total Immunity
July 5, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court grants presidents near-total immunity. A judge invalidates Indiana’s 2020 Medicaid expansion waiver. Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Donald Rainwater proposes changing the state constitution to cap property taxes.
J.D. Ford Passes on Lieutenant Governor Bid
June 28, 2024
Senator J.D. Ford announces that he will not run for lieutenant governor. Randy Head elected chairman of the Indiana Republican Party. Governor Eric Holcomb and A.G. Todd Rokita announce the state will seek to resume executions after a 15 year pause.
Micah Beckwith Named Braun’s Running Mate
June 21, 2024
Micah Beckwith named Mike Braun’s running mate. Jennifer McCormick chooses Terry Goodin as her lieutenant governor pick. The state makes further changes impacting how families of medically complex children receive Medicaid benefits.
Nearly $100M for LEAP District Expansion
June 14, 2024
The state approves nearly $100M to expand the controversial LEAP district. An anti-abortion group sues the state health department to regain access to terminated pregnancy reports. Indiana Republicans gather for the state party convention.
Todd Rokita Threatens to Sue Sanctuary Cities
June 7, 2024
Todd Rokita threatens to sue Gary, East Chicago, West Lafayette and Monroe County over “sanctuary city” ban. All three gubernatorial candidates agree to a televised debate. Rokita weighs in on Indianapolis’ controversial soccer stadium plans.
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