State agencies spent $5 million on travel in 2024 fiscal year
The top spenders mostly covered in-state travel for facility visits, conferences and inspections.
Mia Hilkowitz, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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New bar exam coming to Indiana in 2028
The new test, called the NextGen bar exam, will replace the Uniform Bar Examination, which Indiana has used since 2021 to admit attorneys to practice in its courts.
Indiana AG, comptroller want proof of no funds supporting IU’s Kinsey Institute
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla requested the university share how it “ceased utilizing Hoosier taxpayer dollars to fund the Institute” and “the measures employed to ensure compliance with the law going forward.”
Statewide coalition outlines equity, accessibility concerns with EV infrastructure plan
An alliance of Black organizations across the state said INDOT should address several gaps in its draft National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, or NEVI, program.
State agencies pour thousands of dollars into state fair to reach Hoosiers
State agencies including the Hoosier Lottery, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and Secretary of State’s Office pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into the state fair each year to sponsor information booths, giveaways, concert performances and more.
IU releases review of April’s campus protest activity and enforcement
Almost three months after police arrested 57 protesters at a pro-Palestine encampment at Indiana University-Bloomington, an independent review found the IU’s inconsistent enforcement of its own policies created “confusion and frustration.”
Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election
In May, the Indiana Recount Commission approved two recount efforts in Hendricks and Elkhart counties. Initial tallying for one of the disputed races has not even started.
State employment at record high, restored to pre-pandemic levels
The state adopted flexible remote-work arrangements, salary increases, education reimbursement policies and leave opportunities to increase recruitment.
Indiana sees $1.6B impact from Regional Cities Initiative, study finds
The Indiana Regional Cities Initiative aimed to encourage neighboring communities in Indiana to work together to develop plans focused on “quality of life” that would make Indiana a more attractive place to live, attract and retain skilled workers.
‘Truly a game changer’: Indiana ag leaders focus on farm bill impact
For Indiana—the seventh-largest agricultural exporter and ninth-largest farming state in the U.S.—the legislation could have wide-ranging impacts.
Reading skills, wetland, higher education laws going into effect July 1
Senate Enrolled Acts 1 and 6 address one of the most heavily debated topics of the 2024 legislative session: reading skills and proficiency among Indiana youth.
U.S. House reps for Indiana collect almost $200K in meal, lodging reimbursements
Five of Indiana’s nine U.S. reps received more than the $18,000 average reimbursement from the new program that allows federal lawmakers to recoup expenses without providing receipts.
Governor’s residence gets new $300,000 meeting space
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb now has a new place to meet with important business leaders, international visitors and senior staff
U.S. Rep Jim Banks calls foul on treatment of Caitlin Clark
In a Tuesday letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Banks said Clark has experienced “resentment and repeated attacks from fellow players” during her first season with the Indiana Fever.