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Smith denounces universal vouchers as data shows program benefiting wealthier families
New data revealed last week that, for the first time, Indiana gave more private school vouchers to families earning more than $100,000 per year than to families earning less than $100,000. In all, Indiana’s voucher program cost Hoosier taxpayers $548 million last year. Indiana’s median household income is $71,957. In 2025, the Republican supermajority voted to remove the maximum income cap for voucher eligibility, effective July of this year.
Hamilton: Coal plants an unnecessary, inefficient energy option for Indiana
On Sept. 11, a ruling was handed down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia that effectively allows for the closure of a coal plant in Michigan that had previously been forced to stay open by a federal order. The case was brought to the Court of Appeals after the order was challenged by the Michigan attorney general's office. The full ruling can be found here.
Andrade presents Circle of Corydon award to 11 community leaders
On Aug. 11, Northwest Indiana was hit by a record-breaking storm that left thousands of people displaced or without power.
IBLC: Emissions deregulation will hurt Hoosiers across the board
On Sept. 14, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would be rolling back Obama and Biden-era regulations which required coal and gas power plants to capture 90% of climate-altering pollution by 2032. The previous administration estimated that these regulations would prevent 1,200 premature deaths, 360,000 cases of asthma and 57,000 lost workdays. Today, Gov. Mike Braun was joined by a representative of the EPA to announce Indiana will happily oblige these rollbacks.
Novak calls for closure of expensive coal plants, condemns deregulation push
On Sept. 11, a ruling was handed down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia that effectively allows for the closure of a coal plant in Michigan that had previously been forced to stay open by a federal order.
Burton Issues Statement on Utility Emissions Deregulation
On Sept. 14, the Environmental Protection Agency announced they would be rolling back Obama and Biden-era regulations that required coal and gas power plants to capture 90% of climate-altering pollution by 2032.
Pryor comments on AES rate rehearing, urges the IURC to do the right thing
Yesterday, Sept. 2, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) voted to reconsider AES Indiana’s rate increase case. This decision signals the IURC's potential willingness to reverse its June approval of the rate increase.
Hamilton calls on FSSA, Braun to pause Medicaid disenrollments for Hoosiers in disaster zones
State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) is echoing calls from fellow House Democrats for the FSSA and Gov. Mike Braun to ensure Hoosiers in disaster-affected areas of the state can keep their Medicaid coverage and in-home care in the wake of severe weather.
Harris calls on FSSA, Braun to pause Medicaid disenrollments for Hoosiers in disaster zones
State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago) is calling on the FSSA and Gov. Mike Braun to ensure Hoosiers in disaster-affected areas of the state can keep their Medicaid coverage and in-home care in the wake of severe weather.
Burton issues notice to constituents struggling to navigate Medicaid changes
During the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions, the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation that creates sweeping changes to Indiana's Medicaid program eligibility requirements. Many of these requirements for the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
Moseley calls on NIPSCO to credit customers for days without power
In the wake of the NIPSCO outage that left many Porter County residents without power for two weeks, State Rep. Chuck Moseley (D-Portage) is calling on NIPSCO to provide customers with a 100% credit for every day they went without power, applied to their next bill. This includes delivery charges and fixed fees.