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COMMENTARY: When leaders fail to lead, Hoosiers pay the price

When leaders fail to lead, Hoosiers pay the price • Indiana Capital Chronicle

The unfolding scandal at the IEDC proves yet again that when politics, money, and power collide, it is everyday Hoosiers left footing the bill

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 10h

VP Vance to visit Indiana Friday to meet with Senate GOP amid redistricting standoff

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VP Vance to visit Indiana Friday to meet with Senate GOP amid redistricting standoff • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Vice President J.D. Vance is slated to return to the Hoosier State on Friday to meet with Indiana’s Senate Republican caucus on redistricting.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 10h

US prison population rises for second straight year

US prison population rises for second straight year • Indiana Capital Chronicle

The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 11h

Chief justice addresses court's annual work

Chief justice addresses court's annual work • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush addressed a bevy of court-related issues when meeting with reporters Tuesday — including technology and safety.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 12h

No new incentive dollars for Indiana colleges, but performance tracking continues

No new incentive dollars for Indiana colleges, but performance tracking continues • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana’s colleges and universities won’t see new incentive dollars this biennium for their performance on pre-set student success goals.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 14h

Roy Ward drops final legal challenges, clearing way for Indiana’s second execution this year

Roy Ward drops final legal challenges, clearing way for Indiana’s second execution this year • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Roy Ward withdrew two lawsuits challenging his execution, effectively guaranteeing that his death sentence will be carried out Friday.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 1d

Trump troop deployment to Oregon, Illinois intensifies confrontation with Democratic-led states

Trump troop deployment to Oregon, Illinois intensifies confrontation with Democratic-led states • Indiana Capital Chronicle

The White House slammed a federal judge Monday for blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 1d

Michigan City representative retires from public service

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Michigan City representative retires from public service • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Michigan City Rep. Pat Boy, a Democrat, will be retiring from the legislature after seven years of service.

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Democrat Beau Bayh to run for Indiana Secretary of State

Democrat Beau Bayh to run for Indiana Secretary of State • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Beau Bayh filed Monday to continue his families' political dynasty — running for Secretary of State.

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DCS sees one-year increase in fosters as national numbers decline

DCS sees one-year increase in fosters as national numbers decline • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana's Department of Child Services detailed a recent increase in cases for the agency after years of decline.

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BREAKING: Democrat Beau Bayh to run for Indiana Secretary of State

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Democrat Beau Bayh to run for Indiana Secretary of State • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Beau Bayh filed Monday to continue his families' political dynasty — running for Secretary of State.

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IEDC audit results sent to inspector general; Dems call for accountabiity

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IEDC audit results sent to inspector general; Dems call for accountability • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Following an IEDC audit, the Office of Inspector General could step in as Democrats call for more accountability for the agency.

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COMMENTARY: Is Indiana's business climate losing traction?

Is Indiana's business climate losing traction? • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana’s business climate has been an advantage for a decade or more — but that tide is turning, and some mayors are concerned about the shift.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 5d

Suicide claims more Gen Z lives than previous generation

Suicide claims more Gen Z lives than previous generation • Indiana Capital Chronicle

For Gen Z adults, the oldest of whom are now reaching their late 20s, suicide is taking more lives than 10 years ago when millennials were the same age.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 5d

IEDC forensic analysis highlights lackluster oversight and questionable spending

IEDC forensic analysis highlights lackluster oversight and questionable spending • Indiana Capital Chronicle

A highly anticipated forensic audit of the IEDC found no criminal wrongdoing, but highlighted questionable spending.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 6d

Morales tops statewide official travel spending

Morales tops statewide official travel spending • Indiana Capital Chronicle

State officials logged nearly $97,000 in state expenses for trips across Indiana and the nation, according to reports reviewed by the Indiana Capital Chronicle

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 6d

Doctors and nurses are punched, choked, even shot. States want to stop that.

Doctors and nurses are punched, choked, even shot. States want to stop that. • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Health care workers make up 10% of the American workforce but experience 48% of the nonfatal injuries from workplace violence. The threat is increasing.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 6d

Morales tops statewide official travel spending

Morales tops statewide official travel spending • Indiana Capital Chronicle

State officials logged nearly $97,000 in state expenses for trips across Indiana and the nation, according to reports reviewed by the Indiana Capital Chronicle

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 7d

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Braun talks federal shutdown impact in Indiana, redistricting

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Braun talks federal shutdown impact in Indiana, redistricting • Indiana Capital Chronicle

At a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Mike Braun responded to questions about the federal shutdown and potential for redistricting.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 7d

Calling all ZIP codes: Banks wants more efficient mail delivery

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Calling all ZIP codes: Banks wants more efficient mail delivery • Indiana Capital Chronicle

GOP U.S. Sen. Jim Banks introduced a bipartisan bill to ensure the USPS gives certain communities in Indiana their own ZIP Codes

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 7d

COMMENTARY: The role of college in an AI economy

The role of college in an AI economy • Indiana Capital Chronicle

While creating some jobs, the ability for AI to conduct complex skills like analyzing big data threatens to take away even more occupations

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 7d

Indiana public universities report fall enrollment gains

Indiana public universities report fall enrollment gains • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Initial fall enrollment data reported by Indiana’s public colleges and universities show growth in first-year students at several campuses.

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