Is Indiana Welcoming To Immigrants?

GOP Gov. Eric Holcomb maintains Indiana is welcoming to everyone and that the state has resources to help.

Energy Committee Ends With No Recommendations

However, its leader indicated there’s more to come from a separate, related group.

Indiana Farm Bureau Outlines Priorities For Upcoming Federal Farm Bill

The organization wants more dollars to become available for Hoosier farmers, and renewed nutrition program funding.

Indiana Lawmakers Recommend Agency Rule-Making Overhaul

No agencies testified specifically on the impact of the proposals, leading some task force members to express discomfort with the vote.

Indiana Lawmakers Recommend Lessening HIV Criminal Penalties

They also urge action on release-ready psychiatric patients, but left other legal questions unresolved.

Committee Focuses On Indiana’s Maternal Mortality Increase

The maternal mortality rate for Black women who graduated college is higher than that of a white woman who has not finished high school.

Purdue Student Killed By Roommate In Dorm: Police

A 22-year-old international student stabbed his 20-year-old roommate to death before calling 911, police said.

Workers’ Compensation Rates To Drop

Indiana Workers’ Compensation rates consistently rank as one of the lowest in the United States.

Commercially-Held Loans Might Not Qualify For Student Debt Relief

The now excluded loans are issued and managed by commercial lenders like Navient and Nelnet but guaranteed by the federal government.

Could Morales Allegations Tilt Secretary Of State’s Race?

Two longtime former Republicans divulged decade-old allegations of sexual assaults in interview transcripts published this week.

Quiet, Introverted Thompson Takes Helm Of Ways And Means Committee

He admits that he’s not as brash as some of his coworkers, but said it is a strength for elected officials.

Can Religious Freedom Law Strike Down Indiana's Abortion Ban?

Law professors have their say.

300 Indiana National Guardsmen leave for Kosovo

While deployed the task force soldiers will lead Regional Command – East under the command of NATO in support of Operation Joint Guardian.

State Task Force Seeks Balance In Boosting Affordable Housing Supply

Several task force participants converged on the concept of a revolving loan fund.

Report: Untreated Mental Illnesses Cost Indiana $4.2B Annually

For every four state residents who receive treatment for their mental illnesses, someone else doesn’t receive any services.

Indiana BMV Weighs More Branch Closures, Digital Transactions

Staffing shortages have contributed to the agency’s need to close or relocate multiple branches in recent years.

Indiana DOT, BMV Detail Agency Cost Increases

Inflation and long-delayed system updates will drive up funding requests

Indiana Auditor: All Automatic Taxpayer Refund Checks Now Mailed Out

A paper shortage in August had delayed the first round of checks.

Gov. Holcomb Leads Economic Development Trip To Europe

The nine-person delegation will visit Germany and Switzerland.

Rob Carter Steps Down From Indiana Department Of Corrections

Christina Reagle will succeed him.

Indiana Well-Positioned To Legalize iGaming, Study Says

The state already broke the digital gaming barrier three years ago, when it introduced online sports betting.

Indiana’s Dismal Maternal Mortality Rate Increases

Even as legislators consider radical changes to maternal health, deaths continue to climb.

Court Denies Request To Fast-Track Appeal Over Abortion Ban Injunction

Under the injunction, the state’s previous abortion law stands — allowing abortions up to 20 weeks.

Indiana Lawyer Files Lawsuit Against Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

It’s one of the first significant legal challenges to Biden’s plan.

Abortion Providers Accepting Patients While State Ban Stays On Hold

It’s not yet clear how many abortions have been performed since the injunction took effect.

Federal Government Approves Indiana's EV Infrastructure Plan

The state will receive nearly $100 million over the next five years to incentivize EV chargers.

Former Northeast Indiana Congressman Souder Loses Battle With Cancer

Souder, 72, of rural Allen County, served the district from 1995 to 2010.

Chicagoland Championship Wrestling Returns 10/9!

I interviewed John Bullard of CCW, which returns to Michigan City on 10/9 with "The Return," a fantastic supershow!

Indiana Takes On High Turnover With Pro-Employee Policies

Agency leaders say new policies from Gov. Eric Holcomb are already helping, with more to come possibly in the way of competitive pay.

Indiana Lawmakers Weigh In On Next Budget Session

Democrats and Republicans remain divided on the best way to use state’s surplus.

$100 Million In Awards Announced For Indiana Housing Developments

The developments are located in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Petersburg, Princeton, Mount Vernon, Haubstadt, Owensville, and Shelbyville.

New Indiana Education Dashboard Set To Go Live This Fall

The site will feature visual representations of various data pertaining to individual schools and school corporations.

Indiana AG Files Appeal Of Injunction On State Abortion Ban

The state wants the case moved to Indiana Supreme Court.

Indiana Supreme Court Weighs Jurisdiction Of Juvenile Gun Case

The 14-year-old defendant was arrested in 2019 in Elkhart County and admitted to dangerous possession of a weapon.

Agencies Largely Mum As Committee Seeks To Reshape Their Powers

Member lawmakers will vote to finalize the list of recommendations in October.

$67 Million Awarded In Federal Grants To Support Indiana Crime Victims

The funding will be used to provide direct services and assistance to crime victims throughout the state.

Indiana's Near-Total Abortion Ban Paused

Judge Kelsey Blake Hanlon said the new law will not be enforced while the court continues to weigh an ACLU lawsuit.

Indiana Lawmakers Consider Changes To Law Enforcement Record Keeping

The discussions come amid calls on the legislature to address rising crime in the state.

Indiana CollegeChoice CD 529 Savings Plan Sees Record Investment

For the first time, the plan has surpassed $20 million in assets,

More Than 850K Hoosiers Eligible For Student Loan Debt Forgiveness

More than half of those in Indiana who qualify for debt relief could have up to $20,000 forgiven.