Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Federal approval cleared the way for Indiana to revamp hospital Medicaid payments, with larger increases going to providers that keep commercial prices lower. -
Republican Sen. Mike Bohacek says he’ll seek to legalize medical marijuana in Indiana, but a state review process could be on the horizon. -
Indiana invested millions into its Plainfield law enforcement academy. Here’s what changed — and why state leaders say the upgrades were needed. -
The program conducted more than 17,000 tests in five years, often reaching people outside traditional health care settings. -
Hours earlier, the board rejected a deal to delay Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter’s decertification until 2027, sending the case back for further review. -
Regulators said $44K in penalties tied to former pharmacist’s alleged drug theft falls short in what’s been flagged as one of Indiana’s largest-ever diversions. -
The case follows an earlier legal dispute involving the Elliots over a different Morgan County property. -
The Marion County prosecutor alleges Thomas Kleinhelter made false statements during a 2024 state police interview tied to a broader spending probe. -
New state-required reports show per-student costs ranging from under $7,000 to more than $50,000, but officials warn the data can’t yet be used for “apples-to-apples” comparisons. -
Gov. Mike Braun pointed to recent funding boosts and early successes for a new formalized cold case unit
