Indiana officials are assessing the financial impact on the state budget of the nearly 1,000-page priority megabill President Donald Trump signed into law Friday.
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Indiana colleges cut hundreds of low-enrollment degrees ahead of state mandate
The state’s higher education commission made the cuts official on June 30.
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Indiana taxpayers pay nearly $500K for Attorney General Todd Rokita’s disciplinary defense
Indiana has used more than $491,000 in public funds to defend Attorney General Todd Rokita, according to new records obtained by the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Posted inHealth
Youth tobacco use continues to decline but nicotine pouches gain popularity
While still less commonly used than vaping, the percentage of high schoolers who reported trying nicotine pouches doubled from 2022 to 2024.
Posted inGovernment
IDOC says it will pay back Marion County Sheriff in July
The Indiana Department of Correction owes Marion County jails over $750,000 for housing state offenders.
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IU changes protest policy after federal lawsuit
Amendments removed the time restrictions on when students can protest, which the ACLU said violated the First Amendment.
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Ivy Tech to lay off 200 employees across Indiana
The largest number of layoffs occurred at the college’s Systems Office in Indianapolis, which is slated to lose 44 employees.
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Braun reverses course, removes elected IU trustees for his appointees
The governor instead tapped three new board members — two notable conservatives — along with reappointing a sitting trustee.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks IU protest policy, citing free speech concerns
A federal judge has blocked Indiana University’s “expressive activity” policy, issuing a preliminary injunction against the educational institution’s 2024 rule on Thursday.
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Feds approve Indiana ban on soda, candy from SNAP purchases
Hoosiers will no longer be allowed to purchase candy and soda using taxpayer-funded food assistance, making Indiana the first state to receive a federal waiver for the restriction.
