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.... Read More
Six Indiana communities were awarded more than $29 million in low-interest state loans for housing-related public infrastructure, the Indiana Finance Authority announced Monday.... Read More
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.... Read More
Indiana utility customer advocacy groups on Tuesday released a slate of ambitious reforms they say would promote affordability for struggling residential and small-business ratepayers.... Read More
Indiana prosecutors hope to fend off a proposed constitutional amendment they say could politicize prosecutorial decision-making — and, on Tuesday, released their own suggested legislative fixes.... Read More
Cigarette consumption in Indiana dropped 40% during the first three months of a long-sought tax increase, according to the Indiana Department of Health. Enrollment in the agency’s smoking cessation program jumped almost 40% over that time.... Read More
More than 6,000 members of the Indiana Public Retirement System have collectively left behind millions of dollars in benefits — but a new database aims to connect them to their cash. It’s the centerpiece of INPRS’ “reclaim your retirement” campaign.... Read More
Gov. Mike Braun on Friday condemned a wave of threats against state lawmakers — including ones he said targeted him and his family — shortly after Republican Sen. Andy Zay confirmed a bomb threat at his Huntington vehicle rental business.... Read More
The Indiana State Police said it is working with law enforcement at the local and federal levels to investigate “multiple instances” of swatting targeting lawmakers. The agency plans to seek criminal prosecution “to the fullest extent allowed by law.”... Read More
Indiana has a transparency and misinformation “problem” when it comes to data centers, Hoosier energy leaders heard Wednesday.... Read More
