A Thursday press release from the office emphasized, in bold, that the ten-day trip was privately funded and that “no agency or taxpayer funds were used.” The release didn’t include dates, saying only that Morales had “recently concluded” the visit. ... Read More
In a tight budget year when state-funded entities have been told that a flat appropriation is a win, Health First Indiana came off relatively well with only a modest $25 million cut over the next two-year budget cycle. ... Read More
A House committee opted on Tuesday to remove an explicit cap on the Healthy Indiana Plan that would restrict enrollment to 500,000 people but kept the controversial work requirements, passing Senate Bill 2 on an 8-4 vote along party lines.... Read More
A universally adopted funding program to boost local public health departments is facing a tough budget road, with some lawmakers questioning whether agencies have delivered on their promises or should be further constrained.... Read More
Such efforts include a helipad, updated fencing and gates as well as a temporary trailer for his round-the-clock security protection, the latter of which is provided by the Indiana State Police.... Read More
State involvement in local investigations took center stage, with senators contemplating bills that sought to eliminate the state’s backlog of rape kits as well as an effort that could help counties with legal costs but erode local prosecutor discretion.... Read More
The Indiana House tackled property tax legislation for the first time this session, listening to hours of public testimony on two bills with a wide-ranging impact on local government services and school budgets. ... Read More
The Wednesday ruling from Marion County Superior Court Judge James A. Joven detailed a temporary restraining order, which will last at least 10 days. The underlying legal challenge was brought by two OBGYNs who perform the reproductive health care procedure.... Read More
Indiana’s House Democrats presented its own budget proposal Tuesday, pushing for “fully funded” K-12 and the elimination of waitlists for Medicaid waiver services.... Read More
Marijuana, and the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels that make someone feel high, is legal for recreational purposes in three of Indiana’s four neighboring states. But figuring out when someone is too high to drive has proven to be a difficult task. ... Read More
