VOTER VERIFICATION BATTLE PERSISTS: Lawsuit filed by AG Rokita and SOS Morales against federal agencies is latest round in fight over citizenship status
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 25, 2025 The lawsuit Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales filed last week against the federal government for failing to verify the citizenship status of nearly 600,000 Hoosier voters comes “...”
MONEY MATTERS: Lawmakers pass budget, leaving out Lt. Gov. Beckwith’s request for additional dollars
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen April 25, 2025 As gavel echoed off the wooden podium of the Senate and the last of the Indiana legislators shouted, “Sine die,” adjourning the 2025 legislative session about 1:38 a.m. on April 25, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s chances of get “...”
TSF Story: Democrats react to new state budget accommodating $2B less than expected
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Schyler Altherr TheStatehouseFile.com April 23, 2025 On Wednesday afternoon, Democrats were learning in real time about the Republicans’ budget proposal, which could cut higher education funding and add funding to “...”
TSF story: Public health and education take among biggest hits in revised state budget
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Kate Breeden TheStatehouseFile.com April 23, 2025 The budget has been looming over lawmakers for the past week, with the $2.4 billion deficit at the forefront. Late Wednesday afternoon, Republicans held a press confe “...”
TSF story: Can lawmakers cut $2B from the state budget before the session must end?
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Kate Breeden TheStatehouseFile.com April 22, 2025 The state’s revenue forecast revealed last week that Indiana’s projected revenue for the next budget cycle fell by a staggering $2.4 billion. The Indiana Gene “...”
‘DO MORE WITH LESS’: Indiana lawmakers cast doubt on Lt. Gov. Beckwith’s request for more funding amid budget shortfall
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen April 22, 2025 The State Budget Committee met on April 16 to discuss revenue, economic and Medicaid forecasts amid a projected $2.4 billion shortfall raining on Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s chances for additional funding for his office. “...”
TSF Story: Democrats fear being relegated to the kids’ table during state budget discussions
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Kate Breeden TheStatehouseFile.com April 21, 2025 Indiana’s state revenue forecast projected that the next budget cycle will fall by nearly $2.4 billion, and the General Assembly has less than one week to deter “...”
TSF story: Opinions and motives conflict in ongoing Hoosier National Forest controversy
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Olivia O’Neal TheStatehouseFile.com April 18, 2025 With around 20% of Indiana being forest land and 83% of that privately owned, it can be challenging for some Hoosiers to truly immerse themselves in wild spa “...”
HOMELESS BILL SCUTTLED AGAIN: Indiana legislators reject another ban on street camping, but advocates for people without housing remain wary
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 18, 2025 For a second time this legislative session, Indiana lawmakers on Thursday backed away from passing a bill which organizations that advocate for homeless people said would put those who sleep on the streets at risk of being ch “...”
TSF story: Revenue loss of more than $2 billion throws doubt on Indiana’s proposed new budget
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Anna Cecil TheStatehouseFile.com April 16, 2025 Over the next three years, Indiana’s projected revenue will be down by $2.37 billion, according to Ben Tooley, director of fiscal policy for the Indiana House of Repr “...”