Cate Charron

Braun doubles down on campaign promises in first State of the State address

Gov. Mike Braun is expected to focus on how he plans to implement his core campaign promises in his first State of the State address Wednesday evening.... Read More

Bill to create Indiana-Ireland trade commission advanced by House committee

A partnership between Indiana and its largest trade partner moved a step closer to reality Monday. Through House Bill 1489, the state would establish a trade commission with Ireland to strengthen its business relationship with the country and exchange ideas on policy, economic development and infrastructure. “Indiana’s strong ties with the Irish people are clear,” said […]... Read More

Ahead of Royal Rumble, new Indiana bill could open door to more fighting events

House Bill 1073 would provide regulations for bare-knuckle fighting, professional wrestling, boxing and sparring through the Indiana Gaming Association. Indiana Code previously did not have regulations for these sports.... Read More

Committee supports bill to streamline Indiana’s child care licensing process

House Bill 1253, authored by Rep. Dave Heine, R-Fort Wayne, would allow a single-owner child care company or nonprofit, including YMCAs and school-affiliated organizations, to open multiple locations under one license.... Read More

Braun signs executive orders addressing health care costs, transparency

The orders largely direct state agencies to audit current programs and coverage as a means to find savings. He also will require information to be made publicly accessible for the “atrophied consumer.”... Read More

Bill proposing continued income tax rate cuts passed by committee

If the state hits revenue goals, SB 451 would continue lowering the adjusted gross income tax rate annually by 0.05% each tax year through 2032. Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Chair Sen. Travis Holdman saw his bill pass his committee unanimously Tuesday.... Read More

Braun outlines cost-cutting goals for state agencies, plans to up spending in key areas

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said Thursday that his administration wants state agencies to identify 5% in savings, on average, compared with the current budget to help pay for new priorities in the next two-year budget.... Read More

State leaders pressure IU to ensure Kinsey Institute’s compliance with funding ban

Republican state leaders are once again putting Indiana University and its Kinsey Institute under pressure to ensure compliance with a 2023 state law barring state dollars from being used by the sex research organization.... Read More

Braun orders remote state workers back to office, eliminates DEI in first executive actions

In one of his first official actions as governor, Mike Braun signed an executive order Wednesday requiring thousands of state employees to return to in-person work. All state agencies must require their full-time workers to be back in office by July 1.... Read More

Indiana lawmaker proposes creation of new small-business focused state office

The new office would be tasked with developing and administering programs to support small business, entrepreneurship and innovation in the state, according to the bill.... Read More