Retailers, researchers criticize Indiana plan to exclude soda and candy from SNAP
Hoosiers could be prohibited from purchasing soda and candy with their government food benefits as early as January
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50+ state employees—including IEDC workers—laid off as Indiana cuts take effect
The Governor’s Office confirmed that agencies under both the education and commerce verticals announced staff reductions on Tuesday. The Indiana State Museum also let go of several employees last week.
State agencies instructed to withhold funds on top of 5% budget cuts
The directive follows a grim revenue forecast earlier this year that projected the state would have $2 billion less to spend in the next two-year budget, prompting lawmakers to institute 5% agency cuts largely across the board.
State accepting applications for judicial vacancies
Gov. Mike Braun’s office is accepting applications for the Noble Circuit Court, Martinsville City Court and West Lafayette City Court
Braun defends IU Board of Trustees moves, says university needs ‘sprucing up’
Gov. Mike Braun dismissed the three alumni-elected trustees and appointed vocally conservative alumni, including Sage Steele, a former ESPN host, and attorney Jim Bopp.
Braun says Indiana out of execution drugs, signals willingness to debate death penalty
Indiana has exhausted its supply of lethal injection drugs after carrying out two executions in the past six months — and Gov. Mike Braun said Tuesday he doesn’t plan to buy more, at least for now.
Jim Bopp, Sage Steele picked by Braun to join IU’s board of trustees
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Monday announced four appointments to Indiana University’s board of trustees, including conservative attorney Jim Bopp and sportscaster Sage Steele.
Gov. Mike Braun praises new public safety laws
One measure increases the penalties for crimes involving fentanyl and says a court must consider requiring a person charged with domestic violence to wear a monitoring device as a condition of bail.
IURC Chairman Jim Huston announces plans to retire in early 2026
Although Huston’s second term officially ended April 1, he has remained in the role temporarily — and will continue to do so until a successor is appointed.
Allen County Judge Trevino announces September retirement
Allen Superior Court Judge Andrea Trevino will step down from the bench later this year to rejoin the private sector, according to a news release.
Strategic legislative revisions aid renewed Indiana drive for tolling
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s administration is getting serious about tolling to make up for falling fuel tax revenue and upgrade aging highways — eight years after former Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration backed away from the prospect.
Indiana set to execute man who killed officer; family ‘needs closure,’ but lawyers say it’s unjust
Nearly 25 years after the killing, the state is hours away from carrying out Benjamin Ritchie’s death sentence. He’s scheduled to be executed by lethal injection just after midnight Tuesday.
State hires firm specializing in ‘crisis and transformation’ to audit IEDC
Gov. Mike Braun announced the audit last month, citing potential “impropriety” at the IEDC. He also announced a freeze of all state funds associated with Elevate Ventures.
Governor denies clemency for death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie
Gov. Mike Braun announced his decision Wednesday afternoon, saying that he decided to let Ritchie’s execution “proceed as planned” on May 20.
Indiana Parole Board denies clemency for death row inmate; final decision now up to governor
The Indiana Parole Board rejected a clemency plea from Benjamin Ritchie, recommending that Gov. Mike Braun allow the death row inmate’s May 20 execution to proceed as scheduled.
As Indiana manufacturing grows, ‘we clearly don’t have enough electricity,’ governor warns
Utilities based in Indiana currently produce just 20 gigawatts of electricity, Braun emphasized. A single data center could consume 5% of that total capacity.
ACLU sues governor’s office over change to IU board of trustees
The lawsuit challenges a new budget provision that gives the governor full control over Indiana University’s board of trustees. Previously, three members of the nine-person board were elected by IU alumni and the governor appointed the others.
Federal lawsuit challenges new Indiana voting law’s student ID ban
A pair of voting advocacy groups have sued the state over a controversial new law that prohibits the use of college IDs as a form of identification at the polls.
Under new law, state needs to create high school workforce credential framework
In legislation newly signed into law, the state will bolster its efforts to build tailored career development pathways by creating a short-term credential framework to offer hands-on workforce opportunities.
IU alumni question board of trustees changes slipped into state budget
A letter signed by 26 former chairs of the Board of Managers for IU’s Alumni Association expressed “alarm and anger” over provisions that take away alumni power to elect some IU trustees.