Indiana Capital Chronicle

Remediation document reveals ethics concerns before Indiana cabinet secretary resignation

By Casey Smith and Niki Kelly Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 10, 2025September 10, 2025

Jennifer-Ruth Green, who recently resigned as Indiana’s public safety secretary, is the subject of a pending state ethics investigation.

Four Black men stand with their backs to the camera, wearing t-shirts that read, "9 years," "19 years 10 months," "9 years" and "16 years."

Government

Indiana Innocence Project accepted into global anti-wrongful conviction network

By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 10, 2025September 10, 2025

The Indiana Innocence Project is the 74th group to join the Innocence Network.

Government

Indiana slashing reimbursement rates for child care providers

By Niki Kelly for Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 5, 2025September 4, 2025

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.

Government

Braun names next top utility customer advocate, tees up regulator overhaul

By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz for Indiana Capital Chronicle
September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

New vacancies on the powerful Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will offer Braun more ways to make his mark on utility rates.

Government

Carmel police pursuit ends in death of Indianapolis man; reignites debate on chases

By Jim DeBrosse for Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Indiana ranks 10th nationally in fatalities caused by police chases.

Education

Indiana higher ed board to vote on secretary of education as new commissioner

By Casey Smith for Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Sec. Katie Jenner would lead both the K-12 and higher education agencies, if confirmed.

Government

Indiana’s state police, prisons ink immigration enforcement agreements with ICE

By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz for Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 4, 2025August 4, 2025

If U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement approves the agreements, the Indiana agencies will nominate specific personnel to take on federal powers.

Government

Indiana’s Higher Education Commissioner Chris Lowery to step down in October

By Casey Smith for Indiana Capital ChronicleJuly 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Lowery announced his resignation after three years in the role, citing a recent health scare and a desire to pursue personal and professional writing projects.