ELKHART, Ind.–Gov. Mike Braun briefly acknowledged the coming layoffs of more than 500 people from the RV industry, most of those in northern Indiana, as he spoke Thursday at the RV Power Breakfast, an annual event where RV industry leaders gather to discuss issues related to the manufacture and sale of RVs. “You’ve been through […]
STATEWIDE– Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed a sweeping ban on marijuana advertising, effective immediately. House Bill 1390 targets ads from neighboring states like Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, where recreational marijuana is legal. The ban covers all forms of media, including social media, physical advertising, web ads, geo-targeted promotions and billboards although existing ad contracts […]
INDIANAPOLIS–One of the bills recently signed into law by Indiana Governor Mike Braun is one that overhauls the state’s K-12 education regulations. The bill, known as House Enrolled Act 1002, was written by Republican State Representative Bob Behning of Indianapolis. He says it removes outdated, unnecessary and duplicate text in Indiana’s education statutes to help […]
STATEWIDE–The ACLU of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against Indiana Governor Mike Braun over the state budget bill that would change how the Board of Trustees at Indiana University are selected. Prior to the change in the law, IU alumni had the ability to elect three trustee members. But now, the law says Governor Braun […]
WASHINGTON — We are just over 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term. Thanks to the republican trifecta, real results are being delivered to the American people. Indiana Congresswoman Erin Houchin is from Indiana’s 9th District, and she talks about the most recent “Highlights from the Hill.” “President Trump is doing exactly what he […]
GREENWOOD, Ind.–Your county’s health department will likely be forced to make some sacrifices because of state budget cuts to public health. The cuts were made because of projections of a $2.4 billion budget shortfall, caused mostly by the cutting of federal funds and the expected effects of tariffs on the state’s economy. “We absolutely will […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — America’s shipbuilding capacity is as much an economic security issues as a military one, says Indiana’s Sen. Todd Young. Speaking at The Hudson Institute in Washington Wednesday morning alongside Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., the Indiana Republican said he is co-sponsoring Kelly’s SHIPS for America Act. The legislation is based on the CHIPS and […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun has announced a fundraising initiative to expand and sustain Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library across the state. In an announcement on Tuesday, Braun said it establishes a public-private partnership aimed at supporting the gifting program that promotes early childhood literacy by delivering free, high-quality books to children from birth up through […]
STATEHOUSE–You may be following the bill that would eliminate some courts and judgeships across the state in the name of saving money. That bill has advanced in the Indiana General Assembly, with some changes. One of the changes is that instead of 11 counties, courts will now be eliminated in nine counties. “It represents…a taxpayer-focused […]
STATEHOUSE–The Indiana Senate has passed a bill that would require school board candidates to declare a political party affiliation. The bill, Senate Bill 287, is now awaiting Governor Mike Braun’s signature. Supporters argue that the bill will help voters understand candidates’ positions on important issues, while critics fear it will politicize nonpartisan positions. The Governor […]
STATEHOUSE — Indiana House and Senate leaders, along with Governor Mike Braun, rolled out the finalized state budget Wednesday. State Representative Gregory Porter (D-Indianapolis) is a conferee for House Bill 1001. Porter signed the conference committee report for House Bill 1221, which makes sure that teachers and public retirees will get another year with a […]
STATEHOUSE — You will be paying more for cigarettes or other tobacco products, if you smoke, chew or dip, with decisions that have been made about the state budget for the next two years. The budget, as announced Wednesday afternoon at the Statehouse, also protects school vouchers and the promised income tax cuts. But, some […]