Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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The governor described Democrats’ sweeping gains Tuesday as a “wake-up call” and an “opportunity” for Republicans to refocus their agenda on issues of affordability. -
Gov. Mike Braun signed executive orders Wednesday renewing Indiana’s fuel tax suspension for another 30 days. -
The waitlist for a childcare voucher in Indiana declined from 41,175 children in May to just 9,006 children at the end of October — a 78% decline. -
Hoosier women are increasingly turning to midwives for care, as fewer obstetricians practice in the state and women report declining trust in the medical system. -
Indiana’s K-12 chronic absenteeism rate is now just shy of 15% in 2026. Students are considered chronically absent if they miss 10% or more of the school year. -
The comptroller manages state’s finances, and is responsible for disbursing and reporting how Indiana’s state tax dollars are spent is on the ballot this election season. -
Property redistribution programs save taxpayers thousands. -
Case managers started using the interRAI algorithm in January to determine who is eligible for Medicaid waivers for intermediate care, a process known as level-of-care assessments. -
Estimates suggest as many as 12% of current HIP members are at risk of losing coverage when the agency begins enforcement of Medicaid work requirements for new and existing members on Jan. 1, 2027. -
The federal government hasn't issued any enforcement actions related to its pop and candy ban against Indiana retailers.
