Caroline Beck

Gov. Mike Braun is extending his suspension of both the state's gas usage and excise tax for another 30 days until Oct. 6.

Nearly 13,000 Indiana children rely on Head Start. State advocates say proposed federal changes could undermine safety, disability services and rural programs.

Nearly 89% of Indiana third graders passed IREAD in 2026, the highest rate in eight years, but state officials say the new ILEARN scores cannot be compared with previous years.

Indiana approved 3,240 new childcare vouchers under a $200 million emergency fund, but enrollment remains thousands short of the state's goal as nearly 30,000 children remain on a waitlist.

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education unanimously approved a simplified outcomes-based funding formula that ties college funding to degree completion taking effect for the 2027-2028 fiscal year.

Chuck Goodrich takes over as Indiana Commerce Secretary, pledging workforce growth, economic development and transparency at the IEDC.

Indiana finished recounting three close primary races, but legal challenges — including a voter subpoena request — are still ahead.

Childcare workers told Indiana officials that proposed licensing changes could devalue the profession, increase turnover and ultimately affect the quality of care for young children.

Indiana is joining a new federal Workforce Pell Grant program that could help eligible students pay for short-term training in high-demand careers.

An "unprecedented" Indiana recount challenge is unfolding after Senate District 23 candidate Paula Copenhaver asked the state recount commission to subpoena voters accused of illegally crossing over into the Republican primary.