State Ethics Commission meets privately as scrutiny builds around former cabinet secretary
Commissioners declined to say if probable cause was affirmed in the pending ethics case involving Jennifer-Ruth Green, the former secretary of public safety.
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Canceled federal grants cost Indiana institutions millions in disrupted projects
More than half of the canceled project dollars from the National Institutes of Health, or $14.3 million, were dedicated to projects at Indiana University in Indianapolis.
Update: Document reveals ethics concerns before Indiana cabinet secretary resignation
Jennifer-Ruth Green called the allegations “baseless” and attributed the issues to “politically motivated leaks designed to assassinate my character.”
Braun appoints new public safety secretary in latest of several leadership changes
In the past week, Braun has also accepted the resignation of his IEDC executive director and appointed a new leader of the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor.
Crane bay structure at former GM stamping plant site under demolition, plans for event pavilion scrapped
Retention of the crane bay structure had long been considered an integral part of the stamping plant redevelopment by neighbors and city leaders.
State’s exit from GM site ownership signals new economic development approach
“The governor has been very clear: We’re just not in the land development business, and it’s not a core competency,” Commerce Secretary David Adams told IBJ.
Lingering conflict means angst for startup community
Indianapolis-based Elevate, a nonprofit venture investment firm, has been operating under a cloud since late April when state officials froze its funding.
CDC director ousted weeks into job
Susan Monarez isn’t “aligned with” President Donald Trump’s agenda and refused to resign as head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, so the White House terminated her, spokesman Kush Desai said Wednesday night.
European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over tariffs
The end of an exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages coming into the United States is causing multiple international postal services to pause shipping as they await more clarity on the rule.
Braun flew to or from Jasper home 11 times over 6 months
The state said it would have “incurred” those costs whether or not Braun had used the Indiana State Police helicopter, because those flight hours were necessary to meet federal requirements.
Gold rush hits Trump-era Washington, from precious metal prices to Oval Office décor
The price of gold has surged by about 35% over the last year. One gold dealer from southern Indiana said the market is “a runaway train with no conductor.”
Rokita expands investigation into Notre Dame, Butler DEI practices
The civil investigative demands are being used to determine whether the schools’ DEI practices could violate their nonprofit statuses, the Indiana False Claims Act or the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, Rokita said.
Appeals court says Trump officials can withhold billions in foreign aid
The panel majority, which included judges appointed by Republicans George H.W. Bush and Donald Trump, found international aid groups did not have standing to bring a lawsuit.
Indy council GOP caucus abruptly selects new minority leader
Just seven months after selecting Councilor Michael-Paul Hart as minority leader, council Republicans have abruptly replaced him with a colleague who formerly held the post.
US national debt reaches a record $37 trillion, the Treasury Department reports
The national debt eclipsed $37 trillion years sooner than pre-pandemic projections.
US July budget deficit up 20% year-over-year despite record Trump tariff income
As President Donald Trump talks about America becoming rich because of his import tax hikes, federal spending keeps outpacing the revenues collected by the government.
Firm tied to Trump Jr. debuts direct sales product for pharma companies
Eli Lilly and Co. has already launched LillyDirect service, which CEO David Ricks says jibes with the administration’s demand for direct sales. Lilly is working with Truepill and Amazon.com Inc.’s pharmacy unit on its platform.
Trump nominates conservative economist to head agency that compiles jobs, inflation data
Trump fired the former Bureau of Labor Statistics chief on Aug. 1 after the July jobs report showed hiring slowed sharply this spring, with job gains in May and June revised much lower than initially estimated.
Appeals court upholds Indiana abortion ban
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said in a statement that “this ruling is a resounding victory for life and the rule of law in Indiana.”
Hogsett’s proposed $1.7 billion 2026 budget constrained by state-level cuts, union contracts
The Hogsett administration said the mayor has no plans to seek a tax increase in 2026. That’s despite the fact that the city’s 2026 tax revenue is now expected to be $43 million short of earlier expectations.