Indiana sees big spike in voucher students from wealthy families
Indiana spent roughly $439 million on its voucher program for the 2023-24 school year as enrollment in private schools hit a record high.
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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.
Whitestown councilor and former WRTV reporter Tanya Sumner dies at 53
Whitestown Town Manager Katie Barr said the community “lost a dedicated leader who will leave a void in all our hearts.”
Governor says he won’t get involved in spat between city, Keystone over MLS team and stadium deal
Eric Holcomb told IBJ while he is hopeful Indianapolis will secure a Major League Soccer club—an effort Joe Hogsett announced during a public address on April 25—it will have to do so without having him play facilitator.
Softer federal stance on marijuana could boost legalization efforts in Indiana
Some advocates wonder if the proposed reclassification of marijuana could be the game changer that opens the floodgates for legalization in the state’s 2025 legislative session.
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg says he will resign after hostile workplace claims
An independent investigation led by an outside law firm found rampant instances of abusive workplace conduct at the FDIC, including sexual harassment, stalking and inappropriate supervisor-subordinate relationships.
Editorial: Midterm legislative retirements cheat voters out of ability to pick
Resigning right after a primary or general election cheats voters of the ability to pick the people who represent them. And it’s more common than you might think.
Water issues, pipeline play into Statehouse leader’s primary loss
Rep. Sharon Negele, R-Attica, said voters didn’t think she’d done enough to ensure local officials could stop projects related to water and solar that they didn’t like.
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.
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
A proposed rule sent Thursday to the federal register recognizes medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for abuse than some of the most dangerous drugs.
Todd Young, others seek to combat China’s influence in AI policy roadmap
Young is one of four members of the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group, which released a policy “roadmap” for congressional committees to use in devising both AI innovation incentives and regulations.
Senators urge $32B in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and including Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and place safeguards around it,
State legislators to examine AI, Medicaid spending, more during interim meetings
The Legislative Council, which is made up of eight members from the Indiana Senate and eight members from the Indiana House of Representatives, released topics for interim study on Tuesday.
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum
Officials say the tariffs will help thwart China’s efforts to dominate the market for emerging technologies in ways that pose risks to U.S. national security and economic stability.
State Rep. Rita Fleming announces retirement a week after primary election
The Indiana Democratic Party will hold caucuses to fill the office and ballot vacancies once Fleming leaves.
Delta-8 legal clarification unlikely as Statehouse stalemate persists
Delta-8, a marijuana-like drug, has grown into a billion-dollar Hoosier industry. But it’s done so on shaky legal ground, leaving retailers and law enforcement officials alike seeking legislative clarification: is delta-8 allowed in Indiana?
Despite Indiana’s strong record of second-in-command women, they’ve never held its highest office
Indiana is one of 18 states that has never had a female governor. But four out of its five past lieutenant governors have been women.
Mayor’s stadium tax district proposal to be introduced to City-County Council on Monday
The Hogsett administration has found a sponsor on the City-County Council for the mayor’s plan to create a new taxing district that could be used to fund a new downtown soccer stadium. Without a council sponsor, the measure could not move forward.
Holcomb administration seeks new crop markets, partners on ag trade mission
IBJ talked with State Agriculture Director Don Lamb about the trade mission to Brazil, the importance of agriculture trade missions and Indiana’s import/export relationships.
Indiana sees low voter turnout for primary elections
Indiana ranks near the bottom of the country when it comes to voter turnout for elections, according to the latest Indiana Civic Health Index.