Gov. Mike Braun’s move follows weeks of behind-the-scenes lobbying from the president, vice president and other top officials.
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‘Not pawns’: Thousands of Hoosiers turn out for No Kings protests
Thousands flooded the Indiana Statehouse’s lawn for hours on Oct. 18 to protest President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Chronic absenteeism continues to improve in Indiana schools, new state data shows
Despite progress, nearly one in six Hoosier students still missed 10 or more days of school last year.
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State’s ratepayer advocate recommends denial of AES $200M increase request
The agency endorsed rate reductions, instead.
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Remediation document reveals ethics concerns before Indiana cabinet secretary resignation
Jennifer-Ruth Green, who recently resigned as Indiana’s public safety secretary, is the subject of a pending state ethics investigation.
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Indiana Innocence Project accepted into global anti-wrongful conviction network
The Indiana Innocence Project is the 74th group to join the Innocence Network.
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Indiana slashing reimbursement rates for child care providers
Child care providers around Indiana will see reimbursement rate cuts of 10-35% as the state’s Family and Social Services Administration tries to close a $225 million funding gap.
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Braun names next top utility customer advocate, tees up regulator overhaul
New vacancies on the powerful Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will offer Braun more ways to make his mark on utility rates.
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Carmel police pursuit ends in death of Indianapolis man; reignites debate on chases
Indiana ranks 10th nationally in fatalities caused by police chases.
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Indiana higher ed board to vote on secretary of education as new commissioner
Sec. Katie Jenner would lead both the K-12 and higher education agencies, if confirmed.