GOP lawmakers eye small nuclear in Indiana despite concerns over cost, feasibility
Consumer advocates argue the novel technology is “too risky” and will come at a “massive” cost to ratepayers.
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GOP-backed bill to increase oversight of Indiana water projects gets early support in committee
The measure would require a utility or large private-sector project leader to obtain an approval permit before carrying out a project where significant amounts of water are moved from one water basin in the state to another.
Indiana bill would ban social media accounts for Hoosiers under age 16 without parental consent
The measure would require a social media operator like Facebook or TikTok to restrict a minor from accessing the site if they did not receive “verifiable parental consent” from the minor’s parent.
Former Indiana congressional candidate agrees to plead guilty in campaign finance fraud case
Former Indiana congressional candidate Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Whitley is admitting that he falsified campaign finance records, saying he lied about raising hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions ahead of the May 2024 primary.
Eight Indiana coal sites offer ‘substantial opportunities’ for nuclear plants, per new Purdue study
Purdue officials announced in May that the university was selected to study small nuclear technology and how it can potentially be used to power Indiana in the future.
State lawmakers to debate slew of education-related proposals
Recent budget plans earmarked roughly half of the state’s $44.5 billion biennial spending for K-12 education.
Outgoing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb looks back on eight years in office—and at what’s next
In an end-of-term interview, the Republican governor recalls the highs, lows and lessons learned over the course of his tenure.
Indiana education officials green-light high school diploma overhaul
The overhaul has been pitched by state officials as a way to boost Indiana’s dismal college-going numbers, but more critically, to also ensure that all Hoosier students—college-bound or not—graduate from high school with high-value, work-ready skills.
Teacher pay, more funding top requests by Indiana’s largest teachers union
The Indiana State Teachers Association, which represents roughly 40,000 Hoosier educators, released a priority agenda on Tuesday—just weeks before state lawmakers are set to return to the Statehouse.
Indiana secretary of state spending includes millions in no-bid contracts
The contracts for IT work are not visible in the state’s transparency portal, where agreements entered into by state agencies are typically housed and made public.
President Benjamin Harrison’s ‘very rare’ inaugural address goes on sale
The artifact hit the public market for the first time earlier this month with a $225,000 price tag.
Thanksgiving meal in Hoosier state expected to cost a bit less than last year, per report
The market survey is conducted each year by volunteer shoppers across Indiana who search for the best prices while not using coupons or special promotions.
Incoming Indiana Gov. Mike Braun admonished by GOP colleagues for missed U.S. Senate votes
Recent absences from Capitol Hill by Braun and other outgoing GOP senators helped Democrats secure their picks for multiple lifetime federal judges.
Following nationwide trend, Indiana teacher vacancies persist
Special education positions remain the hardest to fill in Indiana, according to the state’s job board.
Indiana Republicans reelect legislative leadership following Election Day victories
Preliminary results showed Republicans had earned enough apparent victories to retain at least 67 seats in the 100-member House, and 40 of the 50 seats in the Senate.
Indiana’s annual average teacher pay tops $60K, new report says
Nearly all—98%—of Hoosier school districts gave teachers a raise last year, benefitting about 92% of educators statewide, the report indicated.
Officials unveil new scenario-based training village at Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Gov. Eric Holcomb and other state officials on Wednesday cut the ribbon for part of a new, $70 million addition to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
Two of Indiana’s three U.S. Senate candidates take debate stage—sans Jim Banks
A U.S. Senate debate attended Tuesday evening by two of three Indiana candidates covered inflation, health care, foreign affairs and more, but Republican frontrunner Jim Banks was notably absent.
Attendance at private schools in Indiana, other states on the rise, report says
As Indiana’s private school voucher system continues to grow, a new report suggests other states are taking notice and boosting public dollars for private education, too.
Amid quiet U.S. Senate race, Indiana candidates criticize ‘invisible’ GOP frontrunner Banks
Democrat Dr. Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning have agreed to a debate hosted by the Indiana Debate Commission next Tuesday. Republican Jim Banks, the frontrunner, has not indicated a willingness to join them.