Indiana Week in Review

DOJ Election Monitors Head for Indiana

Non-enforcement election monitors from the Department of Justice head for Marion and Lake counties to observe ADA and language-assistance compliance in Tuesday’s election

Communities Push Back on Data Centers

Communities push back against data centers in the form of moratoriums, pauses, or other regulations as questions over pollution, jobs, and affordability swirl. A record 8

Controversy Around a Death Row Execution

Controversy around an impending death row execution as Indiana seeks pentobarbital, the same drug used in Tennessee’s botched execution of Christa Pike. State lawmakers d

Secretary of State Candidates Face Off

Secretary of State Candidates Ballard, Bayh, Engling, and Shillings face off to debate voter fraud and noncitizen voting. A look at Indiana’s voluntary intoxication and c

Officials Highlight Economic Achievements

The IEDC highlights economic achievements, with 69 companies moving businesses to the state. Hamilton County approves residents to vote at any location in 2027. Calls for

IMPD Reckons With Flock Camera Abuses

Indiana readies for Medicaid work requirements to kick in starting in October, though officials acknowledge that many details have not yet been finalized. Five IMPD offic

The EPA Hands Over Coal Ash Regulations

The EPA hands over control of coal ash regulations in Indiana to state leaders, with Indiana leading the nation in coal ash dumpsites. A $240 million tax break for an Ind

Loans for Flood-Stricken Communities

A new loan program for communities facing millions in flood damage as they await relief dollars. Incumbent Senator Deery wins the District 23 primary after a state Suprem

A Rash of ICE Arrests in Indianapolis

U.S. Congressman André Carson opens a congressional inquiry into a rash of ICE activity and arrests throughout Indianapolis. The city of Fort Wayne votes to terminate con

Utility provider NIPSCO under fire

NIPSCO faces lawsuit after power outages. Indiana is part of a historic multi-state settlement with Meta. Greg Ballard presents a new voter guide. Andy Zay reaches settle

Communities Clean Up After Devastating Floods

Communities clean up after devastating floods. Chris Garten solidifies GOP support in his bid to succeed Rodric Bray as Senate President pro tem. Indiana spends nearly $5

I-READ Scores Improve Five Years in a Row

I-READ scores improve five years in a row. A recount in District 23 changes the GOP primary winner from incumbent Spencer Deery to Trump-backed Paula Copenhaver. The Chic

The Gas Tax Holiday Extended into September

Governor Braun extends the gas tax holiday into September, citing the war in Ukraine, Canadian wildfires, and the conflict in Iran as creating a new supply emergency. For

Haitians Lose Temporary Protection Status

Around 7,000 Haitians in Indiana lose their Temporary Protection Status (TPS) visas, wiping out an estimated $30 million in state and local taxes. Paula Copenhaver’s effo

Families Call for More Childcare Vouchers

Families call for more childcare vouchers as 35,000 individuals remain on the wait list. Officials downplay President Trump’s election security concerns ahead of November

Race and Gender-Based Contract Practice Ends

Governor Braun announces and end to race and gender-based contract preferences begun in 1983. Indiana ends fiscal year 2026 with a surplus of $1.86 billion, an increase o

Indiana Children Lose Medicaid at High Rates

Indiana sees the highest percentage of children to lose Medicaid coverage in the nation. A state utility watchdog petitions AES Indiana to reconsider a $71 million rate h

Reactions to the Birthright Citizenship Case

Immigrants react to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirming birthright citizenship for all children born on U.S. soil. Governor Mike Braun seeks to reimburse local govern

Shake up at the Utility Commission

Governor Braun removes utility regulatory chairman after commission approves a $71 million rate hike. Indiana joins artificial intelligence program to detect Medicaid fra

Indiana Merges Federal Education Funds

Indiana merges federal education funds originally separated for English learning and teacher education. Former Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard closes in on the signature