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Braun announces $200 million investment to help expand affordable child care in Indiana

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials with the office of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced that an investment of $200 million could be made to help expand affordable child care in the state of Indiana, pending review from the State Budget Committee. According to a news release from Braun's office, the committee is expected to review the investment [...]

Braun: Iron Nation-Indiana to create 'strategic bridge' between Indiana, Israel

Monday, April 13, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS -- The office of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced a new program that will create "a strategic bridge" between Indiana and Israel through Israeli tech companies. According to a news release from Braun's office, Braun announced the launch of Iron Nation-Indiana, a $60+ million investment and commercialization initiative that Braun said is designed to [...]

Indiana 2026 Primary Election: Sixth Congressional District

Sunday, April 12, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS -- For Indiana's sixth district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, familiar names will be facing off against some new individuals for both the Republican and Democratic primaries. U.S. Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Ind. District 6 and Cinde Wirth, the two who faced off in the 2024 general election, are both running in their [...]

Rep. Andre Carson calls for investigation into ICE detainee deaths and the end of ICE's involvement at Miami Correctional Facility

Friday, April 10, 2026

MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. — After the deaths of two ICE detainees at the Miami Correctional Facility within two months of each other, Indiana Congressman André Carson and dozens of protesters and faith leaders called for a full investigation into what happened as well as an end to ICE involvement in the Hoosier State. “We should [...]

Indiana Office of Commerce announces new manufacturing facility in Pittsboro

Thursday, April 9, 2026

PITTSBORO, Ind. -- Officials with the Indiana Office of Commerce announced on Thursday that Pittsboro will be the home of a new manufacturing facility of Faith Technologies Incorporated. According to a news release from the office, the manufacturing facility is expected to create up to 200 new jobs by the end of 2027. First founded [...]

Insight into gas suspension decision with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun

Thursday, April 9, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS -- Earlier this week, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced a 30-day suspension of the state's gas tax. This emergency declaration is aimed at giving Indiana residents relief from high gas prices. Braun has talked about in the past how affordability for Hoosiers is one of his top priorities. Braun spoke with FOX59 Morning News [...]

Indiana Independent Public Media

How similar are humans to the rest of our family tree?

Friday, April 17, 2026

Humans share a large percentage of DNA with monkeys and apes. What really separates us from our closest living genetic relatives?

The mathematical perfection of an egg's shape

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Eggs have often been described as the most perfect shape, for several reasons. Now researchers believe they have the formula behind this shape.

Indiana’s 9th District candidates make their case at IU science forum

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Five candidates for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District talked science, health care and climate policy Tuesday night at a forum hosted by Concerned Scientists at IU.

Hall of Hoosiers: Indiana's Most Famous Residents All in One Place

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

From Larry Legend to the Jackson Five, Hoosiers are everywhere you look. There is no place where that is more true than the American Originals exhibit at the Indiana State Museum.

County commissioners and ACLU reach last ditch agreement to avoid new jail suit

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Once a purchase agreement is drawn up, it will be presented to County Council for a vote next month. If approved, the ACLU will extend its deadline again until after the jail is completed. 

Taxes due Wednesday, extensions available 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Hoosiers should pay their income taxes by Wednesday.  It is possible to request an extension for the paperwork, but any taxes owed for 2025 must be paid on time.

Indiana Capital Chronicle

Federal judge blocks Indiana’s ban on use of student IDs for voting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A federal judge issued an order Tuesday blocking an Indiana law that banned the use of college-issued student identification cards for voting.

Governor to pump $200M into child care vouchers, take 14K kids off waitlist

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

About 14,000 additional low-income children could soon nab vouchers for child care under a $200 million proposal from Gov. Mike Braun's administration.

‘Not enough’: Indiana pharmacy board rejects Ball Memorial Hospital deal in drug diversion case

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

State pharmacy regulators on Monday rejected a proposed settlement with Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital over a yearslong drug diversion scheme — saying the penalties fell short for misconduct that went undetected for years — but still renewed the hospital’s pharmacy license, allowing it to keep operating. The Indiana Board of Pharmacy voted to […]

Indiana treasurer, wife sue Morgan County nonprofits over disputed Martinsville building deal

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

A dispute over a downtown Martinsville building has escalated into a lawsuit filed by Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott, who claims he and his wife were promised ownership of the property after investing roughly $250,000 in improvements. But the Elliots allege that promise was never fulfilled after a group of Morgan County nonprofits reneged on […]

Braun signs housing affordability bill

Monday, April 13, 2026

Gov. Mike Braun on Monday heralded a housing deregulation bill he signed last month to boost new housing starts as part of his affordability agenda. Homebuilder and bill author Rep. Doug Miller, R-Elkhart, joined the governor for the ceremonial signing of House Enrolled Act 1001. The bill aims to lower costs for builders and homebuyers […]

Trump picks fight with Pope Leo as Iran peace talks dissolve

Monday, April 13, 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV Sunday night following the pontiff’s sharp criticism of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and wider Middle East conflict. In a lengthy post, littered with falsehoods, on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump accused the first U.S.-born pope of being “WEAK on crime” and of […]

Indiana Business News

Corteva names CEO for ‘New Corteva’ crop protection spinoff

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Indianapolis-based agricultural giant Corteva Inc. on Tuesday announced a chemical industry veteran will lead its new crop protection spinoff after the company splits into two businesses later this year.

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Work to begin on BWF Envirotec’s North American HQ in Greendale

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Executives from Germany-based industrial filtration company BWF Envirotec will break ground Wednesday on its new North American headquarters and manufacturing facility in Greendale.

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Sweetwater teams with nonprofit to launch National Instrument Fund

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The partners are launching the National Instrument Fund, which will provide musical equipment to an initial 34 schools, including four in Indiana.

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Atlanta company wants to build data center at Thunderbird site in Indy

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

As detailed in plans submitted to the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, DC Blox expects to spend about $700 to $800 million to develop a three-building campus in the Thunderbird Commerce Center.

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Indiana Wesleyan University names athletic director

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The man who led the athletic programs at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Ohio has been named Indiana Wesleyan University’s new athletic director. Jon Young brings nearly 20 years of experience in athletic leadership.

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