/tags/indiana Indiana en-US Copyright Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:14:18 GMT /2025-11-06/lgbtq-advocates-bmv-gender-rule-second-hearing-shows-transgender-hoosiers-they-are-not-welcome Transgender advocates have filed a public records request for correspondence between the governor’s office and Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. They want more information about the decision to hold a second public hearing on a proposed ban on gender changes to state driver’s licenses. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:14:18 GMT /2025-11-06/lgbtq-advocates-bmv-gender-rule-second-hearing-shows-transgender-hoosiers-they-are-not-welcome Lauren Chapman /2025-11-05/new-coalition-aims-to-clean-up-protect-waterways-in-the-ohio-river-basin The watershed that flows into the Ohio River covers most of Indiana, more than a dozen other states and at least 40 tribal nations. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:14:48 GMT /2025-11-05/new-coalition-aims-to-clean-up-protect-waterways-in-the-ohio-river-basin Rebecca Thiele /politics/2025-11-03/hoosiers-protest-redistricting-as-gov-braun-visits-new-albany Some Indiana residents say they're opposed to Gov. Mike Braun's efforts to redistrict the state before the 2030 census, and they want him to know. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:31:41 GMT /politics/2025-11-03/hoosiers-protest-redistricting-as-gov-braun-visits-new-albany Aprile Rickert /2025-11-03/indiana-continues-interstate-ev-charging-program-under-new-guidance-from-trump-administration The state is moving forward with its plans to place electric vehicle chargers along Indiana’s interstates. The Indiana Department of Transportation paused the federally-funded program in February while awaiting new guidance from the Trump administration. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:23:29 GMT /2025-11-03/indiana-continues-interstate-ev-charging-program-under-new-guidance-from-trump-administration Rebecca Thiele /2025-11-03/indiana-lawmakers-plan-special-session-for-redistricting-in-first-two-weeks-of-december After months of pressure from the Trump administration and Gov. Mike Braun’s call last week, Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) announced a tentative timeline to draw new maps. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:47:36 GMT /2025-11-03/indiana-lawmakers-plan-special-session-for-redistricting-in-first-two-weeks-of-december Lauren Chapman /2025-10-31/a-rescue-mission-prepares-for-snap-benefit-pause-amidst-government-shutdown More than half a million Hoosiers rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. But those benefits are set to lapse on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:00:35 GMT /2025-10-31/a-rescue-mission-prepares-for-snap-benefit-pause-amidst-government-shutdown Timoria Cunningham /2025-10-31/nonpartisan-group-launches-redistricting-education-listening-sessions-across-indiana Community members from Morgan County gathered Thursday night for an educational listening session on redistricting as Indiana lawmakers prepare for a special session to draw new maps. It is the first of three hosted by the nonpartisan group ReCenter Indiana Politics. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:08:05 GMT /2025-10-31/nonpartisan-group-launches-redistricting-education-listening-sessions-across-indiana Lauren Chapman /2025-10-30/federal-government-grants-loan-for-wabash-valley-resources-ammonia-fertilizer-plant The U.S. Department of Energy announced its intent to loan the project $1.5 billion last fall. Residents against the project called the loan closure “shameful” at a time when basic government services are shut down. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:30:58 GMT /2025-10-30/federal-government-grants-loan-for-wabash-valley-resources-ammonia-fertilizer-plant Rebecca Thiele /2025-10-29/survey-more-indiana-communities-work-together-on-sustainability-resilience-efforts The number of communities budgeting or writing grants for sustainability nearly doubled in the past three years. More than half of cities adopted ordinances to prevent new construction in floodplains. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:40:38 GMT /2025-10-29/survey-more-indiana-communities-work-together-on-sustainability-resilience-efforts Rebecca Thiele /2025-10-28/expert-says-lack-of-monthly-unemployment-data-could-affect-lawmakers-employers The government shutdown not only impacts federal programs like food assistance, it also means important workforce data gets delayed — like Indiana’s monthly employment report. The report highlights the state’s unemployment data and labor force participation rate, among other things. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:45:46 GMT /2025-10-28/expert-says-lack-of-monthly-unemployment-data-could-affect-lawmakers-employers Timoria Cunningham