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Mike Braun Leads in GOP Primary Poll

March 8, 2024

Mike Braun leads in a gubernatorial primary poll. Indiana’s public access counselor could see a change in duties in a new bill. The state legislature seeks to limit a governor’s ability to extend statewide disaster emergency restrictions.

New Limits on Debt Protections for Hoosiers

March 1, 2024

John Rust is removed from the Republican senate primary ballot after both the Indiana Election Commission and the Indiana Supreme Court rule against him. New limits on debt protections for Hoosiers as the statute of limitations on bank charge disputes lowers from six years to two. Public pension recipients will not receive a 13th check for the second year in a row.

Lawmakers seek to enshrine new protections for gun makers and sellers

February 23, 2024

New Protections for Gun Makers and Shops

GOP Lawmakers Consider Higher Ed Changes

February 16, 2024

Republican lawmakers propose oversight of higher education and changes to tenure rules. The state Supreme Court hears arguments over John Rust’s ballot access lawsuit. The U.S. House impeaches Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Victoria Spartz Flips on Reelection

February 9, 2024

Victoria Spartz Flips on Reelection

House Seeks Child Care Regulation Changes

February 2, 2024

The Indiana House seeks to roll back childcare regulations. A tenant protection bill fails in committee amid arguments that it does not support landlords. A bill to update state Medicaid policy fails to advance before the deadline.

Bill to Allow Chaplains in Public Schools

January 26, 2024

State Senate committee advances legislation that would allow religious chaplains to serve as public school counselors. House lawmakers consider legislation to scale back child labor laws to bring them in-line with federal regulations. Three virtual school administrators arrested for alleged scheme to defraud the Indiana Department of Education of over $44 million.

House Lawmakers Advance Antisemitism Ban

January 19, 2024

Beth White announces a bid for Indiana attorney general, challenging incumbent Todd Rokita and fellow Democrat Destiny Wells. A new bill aimed at defining and banning antisemitism in public educational institutions advances from the Indiana House to the Senate. A Senate committee advances legislation limiting the use of prior authorization by insurance companies.

Gov Holcomb’s Final State of the State

January 12, 2024

Governor Holcomb announces that his READI 2.0 initiative will receive a $250 million boost from the Lilly Endowment. Larry Bucshon and Greg Pence will not seek reelection in 2024, joining Victoria Spartz and Jim Banks, who is running for Mike Braun’s open U.S. Senate seat. Republicans in the House and Senate lay out their agendas, focusing on education and workforce development.

Error Causes $1 Billion Medicaid Shortfall

January 5, 2024

An Indiana Medicaid error leads to a $1 billion shortfall in the state budget, with the issue largely centered on home and community-based long-term care services. Governor Holcomb teases his final legislative agenda. Outgoing Republican mayors Duke Bennett of Terre Haute and Jim Lienhoop of Columbus say local officials need fewer state restrictions in running municipalities.

A Look Ahead to the 2024 Elections

December 29, 2023

Braun, Chambers, Crouch, Doden, Hill, and Reitenour compete for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Competition for both parties in the U.S. Senate race. Todd Rokita faces a Democratic challenger for Attorney General.