Casey Smith
lawmakers will convene later — not Nov. 3 — for special session
GOP Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray and House Speaker Todd Huston talk after a Legislative Council meeting…
Indiana seeks federal waiver to streamline education funding, ‘align’ accountability
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building pictured on Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom)Indiana…
Indiana’s death row dwindles to five — and future executions remain uncertain
Restraints are shown on the lethal injection table in the execution chamber at the Utah State Correctional Facility…
Indiana revises school accountability plan to add new reading, diploma measures
State education leaders are weighing updates to Indiana’s new school accountability system plan, which will replace the long-standing…
Indiana executes Roy Lee Ward for 2001 murder of teenager Stacy Payne
Inside the death chamber at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. (Photo provided by the Indiana Department…
Indiana Supreme Court dismisses latest disciplinary case against AG Todd Rokita
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita speaks at an environmental deregulation event at an Indianapolis truck dealership on Tuesday,…
Indiana public universities report fall enrollment gains
New data shows overall enrollment at statewide public institutions increased for the fourth consecutive year, growing by over…
Indiana sees modest gains in clean energy jobs, stronger growth in EV sector, per new report
Workers install solar power modules for producing electricity on the roof of a house. (Alexandra Beier/Getty Images)Indiana’s clean…
Panel hears warnings on rising Indiana prison population, local corrections funding shortfalls
Indiana Department of Correction data shows the state now has more than 25,000 individuals in custody, with facilities…
Indiana governor threatens licenses of teachers who ‘celebrate’ political violence online
First Amendment advocates warn that Gov. Mike Braun's teacher licensure threat goes too far. (Getty Images)Indiana Gov. Mike…
Indiana governor floats November special session on redistricting
Gov. Mike Braun addresses reporters on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at the Indiana Statehouse. (Niki Kelly/Indiana Capital Chronicle)Gov.…
Indiana University again ranks among nation’s worst for free speech, FIRE report finds
Indiana University ranked near the bottom of a new nationwide college free speech ranking. (Getty Images)Indiana University is…
Indiana Public Safety Secretary Jennifer-Ruth Green resigns
Secretary of Public Safety Jennifer-Ruth Green following a presentation with the Senate Appropriations Committee on March 13, 2025.…
Indiana AG Todd Rokita continues to dispute misconduct charges in new supreme court filing
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita speaks at an environmental deregulation event at an Indianapolis truck dealership on Tuesday,…