A new executive order seems to target the Indiana Economic Development Foundation, which has paid for virtually all the international travel for prior governors on economic development trips.
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Indiana Secretary of State took an unannounced trip to India
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, who went on an unannounced “economic development trip” in India and missed obligations back home, publicly shared a release about his time abroad — but only after he returned.
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House amends out cap on Medicaid plan, keeps work requirements
The Healthy Indiana Plan provides health insurance for moderate-income Hoosiers.
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Homeless advocates oppose Indiana bill to criminalize sidewalk camping
The bill received wide disapproval in committee despite a proposed amendment to walks back certain provisions.
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Indiana Senate OKs anti-DEI bill that takes aim at state agencies, schools
A social media post made by Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith amid the debate also sparked outrage on the Senate floor.
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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita faces three new disciplinary charges
The charges stem from Rokita backtracking on statements after he agreed to discipline a first time.
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Anti-DEI bills take heat but pass committee
Indiana lawmakers and constituents debated whether diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts combat or constitute discrimination.
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Gov. Braun’s order replaces DEI with ‘MEI’
Indiana Democrats criticized the move to “merit, excellence and innovation” as regressive.
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Senate Democrats elect new minority leader after more sexual harassment accusations
Sen. Shelli Yoder, of Bloomington, will be the next leader of the ten-member caucus.
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Seniors, disabled Hoosiers and children all on Medicaid waitlists
Low-income parents seeking child care services will now be put on a waiting list for Indiana Medicaid vouchers, adding to existing waitlists.
