Behind the walls of Indiana’s ICE detention facility
The state is now in its third month of a two-year contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house immigration detainees at the Miami Correctional Facility.
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Indiana ethics panel approves Jennifer-Ruth Green settlement; possible criminal charges pending
Officials confirmed during Thursday’s meeting that the Indiana Office of Inspector General has already referred the matter for criminal review, and that process remains ongoing.
Misconduct complaint against Rokita dismissed, but senator seeks to revive it
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s lawyers argued that Sen. Liz Brown’s grievance was “meritless on its face” and was filed in retaliation for statements protected under First Amendment free speech rights.
Jennifer-Ruth Green to pay $10,000 fine under proposed Indiana ethics settlement
A proposed settlement agreement resolving the ethics investigation into former Indiana Secretary of Public Safety Jennifer-Ruth Green would impose a $10,000 fine and no additional penalties.
State prepares for SNAP ban on sugary drinks, candy to take effect Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, more than half a million low-income Indiana residents won’t be able to use government food assistance to buy sugary drinks or candy. And state officials are preparing retailers and participants for the changes.
Group backing independent candidates wants Indiana to end straight-ticket voting
On top of Independent Indiana’s list is eliminating straight-ticket voting in which those casting election ballots can vote for all of a party’s candidate with a single push of a button.
Lasting Statehouse fallout from Indiana redistricting debate?
President Donald Trump’s failed push for an Indiana congressional redistricting exposed divisions among Republicans who dominate the state Legislature and with Gov. Mike Braun.
Lawmakers move to phase out health-specific retirement benefit
A retirement benefit specific to medical costs — introduced almost two decades ago to slim down the state’s payroll — may be on its way out.
Indiana Senate committee pushes redistricting bill forward though future still unknown
The Senate Elections Committee approved the measure, and the bill now heads to the full Senate for a vote expected Thursday.
As Indiana Senate begins redistricting turn, some Republicans keep mum
About a quarter of Indiana Republican senators have not yet said how they’ll vote on a sweeping partisan redraw of the state’s congressional maps, teeing up an uncertain week for the proposal’s future.
Indiana House approves redistricting bill, sending issue to state Senate
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray has repeatedly declared too few senators are in support for redistricting to pass, but pressure from President Donald Trump and others continues to build.
Indiana House GOP soundly defeats Democrat amendments to redistricting bill
House Bill 1032 would disassemble the state’s two Democratic-held congressional districts in an attempt to allow Republicans to win all nine of Indiana’s U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections — as sought by President Donald Trump.
Republican senator against Indiana redistricting not seeking reelection
State Sen. Kyle Walker announced his redistricting opposition last month despite his close ties with a leader of a pro-redistricting group.
Three years after injunction, religious freedom lawsuit against Indiana abortion ban nears decision
A Marion Superior Court judge heard final arguments Tuesday over whether the abortion law violates the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Indiana’s long redistricting debate complicates congressional runs
The months-long political drama over possible Indiana congressional redistricting has snarled up campaign plans for some Hoosiers with U.S. House ambitions.
Indiana unveils multi-year rural health plan in newly released federal application
The plan is described as a “collaborative effort” to be jointly led by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and the Indiana Department of Health.
Indiana lawmakers will return to Statehouse for redistricting proposal after all
Minutes after the Indiana House confirmed it will return to the Statehouse next week to redistrict, Senate Republicans reversed course and will show up Dec. 8 to “make a final decision on any redistricting proposal sent from the House.”
Indiana pension system launches database to help Hoosiers nab unclaimed retirement benefits
More than 6,000 members of the Indiana Public Retirement System have collectively left behind millions of dollars in benefits.
Former Sheriff Jamey Noel inches toward paying multimillion-dollar restitution orders
The funds — now sitting in court-controlled escrow accounts — have come from sweeping liquidations of Noel’s properties, classic cars, firearms and various luxury items.
State study on municipal election timing, vote center mandate released
Municipal elections cost Indiana significantly more per vote than midterm and presidential contests, according to a new state study.