Toyota officials break ground on new $100M Indiana forklift facility
The 295,000-square-foot facility will expand Toyota’s Bartholomew County headquarters and will specialize in electric forklift production.
Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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What will failed Indiana primary candidates do with outstanding campaign loans, contributions?
Per the Indiana Election Division, committees can either repay their loans, or the person or entity that made the loan can choose to forgive it.
Guidance updated on new literacy training mandate following criticism from Indiana teachers
But questions persist for many teachers, and some remain opposed to the new professional development mandate altogether.
AG Rokita to be unopposed at Indiana GOP convention
Despite speculation that others might challenge him for the office, Attorney General Todd Rokita was the only candidate to file with Indiana’s GOP office by the deadline.
College-going rate for Indiana high school students remains stagnant, new data shows
The latest rate—called “dismal” by numerous state lawmakers and education officials—continues the state’s lowest college-going trend in recent history.
New billboards urge Indiana Democrats to vote Republican in May primary
The crossover push is part of a media campaign by ReCenter Indiana, a bipartisan group that seeks to move state politics “closer to the center” and “bring more civility to political discussions,” according to its website.
BMV not required to issue nonbinary designations, court rules
Senior Judge Randall Shepard wrote in the opinion for the appellate court that the appellees argue “gender” to mean “gender identity,” while the BMV defines “gender” as synonymous with “sex.”
Indiana trails last year’s FAFSA pace despite new state requirement
Just one week out from Indiana’s deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, the latest data shows only about one-third of Hoosier high school seniors have completed the form.
Indiana’s GOP candidates for governor address environmental issues
How should Indiana’s next governor handle environmental issues, from climate change and water supply to affordable energy? All six Republican candidates weigh in.
Indiana’s GOP candidates for governor give their stances on education
The six candidates answered questions on education savings accounts, teacher salaries, learning loss and life after high school.
Indiana officials propose new ‘streamlined’ high school diplomas for Hoosier students
The plan is part of an ongoing statewide effort to “reinvent” the high school experience and better prepare Hoosiers for their lives post-graduation—whether they want to pursue college or other skills training, or choose to directly enter the workforce.
More time needed to assess Indiana’s work-based learning overhaul, says new brief
Paramount to last year’s bill was a provision that established accounts for students in grades 10-12 to pay for career training outside their schools. The new framework is intended to enable students to earn a postsecondary credential before leaving the K-12 system.
Indiana schools get legislative green light to break up ILEARN testing
An option for schools to divvy up portions of Indiana’s ILEARN exams was approved by state lawmakers at the end of the 2024 legislative session and will change how thousands of Hoosier students are tested.
Rokita files suit against drug companies, PBMs over inflated insulin prices
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is seeking action against multiple Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PMBs, and drug companies for what he calls a “conspiracy” to raise prices on insulin medication and unfairly profit off Hoosiers.
Indiana Sen. Jean Breaux issues farewell-like statement amid ongoing health issues
The Democratic senator from Indianapolis said that “after a hard-fought battle with my health, the time has come for me to focus on enjoying the time I have left surrounded by my loved ones.”
Judge blocks U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust’s attempt to access GOP primary ballot
The ruling means U.S. Rep. Jim Banks will be the only Republican candidate for Indiana’s U.S. Senate race in May’s primary election.
AES Indiana takes next step to stop using coal by 2026
If approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, AES Indiana would be on its way to becoming the first Hoosier investor-owned electric utility to stop burning coal, according to Indiana Utility Report.
U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust’s last-ditch ballot plea now in hands of Marion County judge
Rust’s petition for judicial review was filed in Marion County Superior Court late last month, one day after the Indiana Election Commission voted unanimously to block his Republican candidacy.
Additional options for spending work-based learning funds approved by Indiana lawmakers
The final draft allows students to use up to $625 from annual CSA grants to pay for training for a driver’s license with an employer match.
Indiana lawmakers pass bill without controversial ‘forever chemicals’ definition
Proponents of the PFAS proposal, which included many in the chemical manufacturing industry, said the definition change is needed to preserve uses of PFAS in “essential” items like lithium batteries, laptop computers, semiconductors, pacemakers and defibrillators.