Niki Kelly

Indianapolis

Editor-in-Chief at Indiana Capital Chronicle

Covering state government and politics in Indiana since 1999. Editor-in-Chief for Indiana Capital Chronicle. https://t.co/RBTOMlAERB

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Legislative immunity is an old concept gaining new notoriety

3 weeks ago | thecouriertimes.com | Niki Kelly

Many Hoosiers recently learned that Indiana has an immunity statute that protects lawmakers from some arrests during the legislative session. The reaction has been surprise and frustration. One social media user posted, “How have we gotten to the point in this state where our elected leaders are above the law? This is pure insanity & would NEVER be acceptable for the average citizen.”kAmp?@E96C C6256C C6DA@?565[ “pC6 E96J :>>F?6 7C@> 4@>>@?
Legislative immunity is an old concept gaining new notoriety

3 weeks ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Niki Kelly

Many Hoosiers recently learned that Indiana has an immunity statute that protects lawmakers from some arrests during the legislative session. The reaction has been surprise and frustration. One social media user posted, “How have we gotten to the point in this state where our elected leaders are above the law?
SNAP Cost-Sharing Jeopardizes Indiana Food Assistance Program

3 weeks ago | farmers-exchange.net | Niki Kelly

Michiana's Popular Farm Paper Since 1926 Home > Markets > Articles SNAP Cost-Sharing Jeopardizes Indiana Food Assistance Program Published: Friday, June 6, 2025 Most people are talking about work requirements for federal assistance like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). But it's another provision that could have a much bigger impact.
SNAP cost-sharing jeopardizes food assistance program

3 weeks ago | duboiscountyherald.com | Niki Kelly

Most people are talking about work requirements for federal assistance like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). But it’s another provision that could have a much bigger impact. More than 600,000 Hoosiers received $1.44 billion in financial assistance to buy food in fiscal year 2024, mostly families with children who can’t make ends meet. That cost-sharing language for the federal program threatens to break Indiana’s budget or take out the program altogether.
Federal cuts may have Hoosiers hungry for aid

3 weeks ago | journalgazette.net | Niki Kelly

Most people are talking about work requirements for federal assistance such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). But it’s another provision that could have a much bigger impact. More than 600,000 Hoosiers received $1.44 billion in financial assistance to buy food in fiscal year 2024, mostly families with children who can’t make ends meet. That cost-sharing language for the federal program threatens to break Indiana’s budget or take out the program altogether.
SNAP cost-sharing jeopardizes food assistance program

1 month ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Niki Kelly

Most people are talking about work requirements for federal assistance like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). But it’s another provision that could have a much bigger impact. More than 600,000 Hoosiers received $1.44 billion in financial assistance to buy food in fiscal year 2024, mostly families with children who can’t make ends meet. That cost-sharing language for the federal program threatens to break Indiana’s budget or take out the program altogether.
Beckwith debates Hoosiers in chippy town hall

1 month ago | indypolitics.org | Niki Kelly |Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital ChronicleMay 28, 2025Republican Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith went toe-to-toe with constituents at a Zionsville town hall Tuesday night — defending his stance on bringing religion into his public post and concerns about “chemtrails.”About 100 Hoosiers attended the event, though some left as the event stretched to two hours. The night featured numerous interruptions from both Beckwith and those in the audience. Loud boos and noes were repeatedly lobbed.
Beckwith debates Hoosiers in chippy town hall

1 month ago | newsandtribune.com | Niki Kelly

Republican Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith went toe-to-toe with constituents at a Zionsville town hall Tuesday night — defending his stance on bringing religion into his public post and concerns about “chemtrails.”About 100 Hoosiers attended the event, though some left as the event stretched to two hours. The night featured numerous interruptions from both Beckwith and those in the audience. Loud boos and noes were repeatedly lobbed.
Beckwith debates Hoosiers in chippy town hall

1 month ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Niki Kelly

Republican Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith went toe-to-toe with constituents at a Zionsville town hall Tuesday night — defending his stance on bringing religion into his public post and concerns about “chemtrails.”About 100 Hoosiers attended the event, though some left as the event stretched to two hours. The night featured numerous interruptions from both Beckwith and those in the audience. Loud boos and noes were repeatedly lobbed.
Beckwith debates Hoosiers in chippy town hall

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Niki Kelly

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith answers questions during his May 27, 2025, town hall in Zionsville. (Niki Kelly/Indiana Capital Chronicle)Republican Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith went toe-to-toe with constituents at a Zionsville town hall Tuesday night — defending his stance on bringing religion into his public post and concerns about “chemtrails.”About 100 Hoosiers attended the event, though some left as the event stretched to two hours.