Indiana lawmakers move to phase out health-specific retirement benefit
A Senate panel also considered raising monthly pension benefits for retired police and firefighters—along with contribution rates for local government employers.
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Ratepayer advocates recommend energy bill ‘relief plan’
Indiana utility customer advocacy groups on Tuesday released a slate of ambitious reforms they say would promote affordability for struggling residential and small-business ratepayers.
Indiana House GOP soundly defeats proposed Dem edits to redistricting bill
Indiana House Republicans on Thursday almost unanimously rejected a slate of Democratic revisions to the contentious mid-decade redistricting bill.
UPDATE: Indiana General Assembly to convene for redistricting talks in December
During a video news conference Tuesday afternoon, House Minority Leader GiaQuinta pointed to a House rule that requires the agreement of both the speaker and minority leader for meeting times to be changed.
Indiana cigarette consumption down, cessation program enrollment up after tax hike
The boost to a nearly $3-a-pack tax on cigarettes went into effect July 1 is already bringing in significantly more tax revenue.
Pension system launches database to help Hoosiers get unclaimed retirement benefits
As of October, about 3,700 INPRS members were eligible to request their earned retirement benefits, with median monthly payments ranging from $545.50 to $783.50.
As threats escalate against Indiana lawmakers, Braun says his family also targeted
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said Indiana State Police and other law enforcement agencies have been working “around the clock all week” to protect lawmakers and investigate the string of incidents.
Growing list of Indiana GOP senators report swatting attempts
As redistricting rhetoric intensifies in Indiana, at least four Republican state senators who oppose the prospect—or are undecided—have reported attempted swatting attacks.
Energy growth task force talks data centers, power demand
One developer blamed opaque processes and bad information for fostering massive backlash among residents.
Analysis: Property tax changes to put more pressure on businesses, owners of low-value homes
Recent changes to Indiana’s property tax system will likely cut bills for most Hoosier homeowners, a new analysis has found.
Indiana pension system divesting from Hong Kong after ‘clarification’ on China divestment mandate
The Indiana Public Retirement System is divesting from holdings worth almost $170 million more than two years after lawmakers banned investments in Chinese interests.
No new Indiana child care vouchers to be issued until 2027
Family and Social Services Administration leaders announced the moratorium at a quarterly fiscal meeting Wednesday, in the agency’s latest strategy to contain enrollment—and cut expenses.
Report: Indiana workforce system seeks bigger role in meeting state’s labor needs
A system of regional workforce development boards wants to lead the way on solutions to Indiana’s “immense” labor needs—but fragmentation, funding and other challenges limit its effectiveness, the Indiana Workforce Alliance has found.
Illinois absorption commission holds first meeting
The panel discussed a longshot effort to have Indiana absorb several—maybe dozens—of Illinois counties.
Legislative caucus condemns early redistricting campaign for ‘diluting Black voting power’
Although Indiana leans Republican, caucus members argued that Hoosier Democrats should still be represented in Congress.
Indiana leaders hint at redistricting ‘resolution’ following latest meeting with VP
Indiana leaders on Friday met with Vice President JD Vance for the third time as they work to secure support for mid-cycle, partisan redistricting.
Pharmacists press lawmakers to drop ‘out of date’ law test from licensing requirements
Lawmakers also expressed appetite for ditching the Professional Licensing Agency, an umbrella body overseeing 33 profession-specific licensing entities—like the Board of Pharmacy.
Indiana readies replacement for long-outdated waste management plan
The project, spearheaded by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and British contractor Eunomia, will replace a 20-year plan that has been in force for more than three decades.
Redefined Indiana economic development roles coming, months after legislative mandate
Secretary of Commerce David Adams remains both CEO and president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., but that’s expected to change next month.
Indiana agencies cut staff, contracts as mandatory spending plans roll in
A grim May revenue forecast prompted lawmakers to cut most agency appropriations by 5% in the latest budget—and authorized the State Budget Agency to withhold another 5%.