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Rokita opinion: Indiana police can arrest unlicensed drivers, including undocumented immigrants

3 days ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Casey Smith

A new opinion issued this week by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita asserts that law enforcement officers can arrest and detain individuals caught driving without a license — including undocumented immigrants — and book them into a county jail.
Nearly 300 Indiana students awarded teaching scholarships following record applications

4 days ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Casey Smith

by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 12, 2025 Nearly 300 Hoosier students will receive up to $40,000 each to pursue careers in education through the state’s Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship program, higher education officials announced this week. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education awarded 295 awards for the 2025–26 academic year. The renewable scholarship provides up to $10,000 per year for four years.
50+ state employees laid off as Indiana budget cuts take effect

5 days ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Casey Smith

Indiana agencies have laid off dozens of state employees in response to recently enacted budget cuts — marking the first such reductions since Gov. Mike Braun signed the state’s new, slimmed down spending plan last month. The governor’s office confirmed that agencies under both the education and commerce verticals announced staff reductions on Tuesday. The Indiana State Museum also let go of several employees last week.
Indiana health department reports potential record-low infant death rate in 2024

6 days ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Casey Smith

by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 10, 2025 An early review of Indiana’s 2024 infant death records showed a year-over-year decline — potentially reaching a historic low, according to provisional data from the state health department. Indiana’s Department of Health (IDOH) reported an infant mortality rate of 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births, down from 6.6 deaths in 2023.
Republican Indiana Sen. Mike Bohacek still driving as DUI case stalls

6 days ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Casey Smith

Indiana Sen. Mike Bohacek is still legally driving more than five months after an alleged drunken driving incident in Michigan City, and the Republican lawmaker has asked to keep his license — so long as he installs an alcohol-monitoring device in his car, according to new court documents.
'We’re here, we’re queer' — Smaller communities in Indiana have Pride too • Indiana Capital Chronicle

1 week ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Noelle Maxwell

Pride celebrations in urban communities attract thousands — but LGBTQ+ Hoosiers in rural parts of the state are also celebrating. That’s despite limited funding and, in some cases, threats. This year’s events come as the climate nationally has changed.
Legislative immunity is an old concept gaining new notoriety

1 week 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?
Morales challengers line up as criticism over international trips mounts

1 week ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Whitney Downard

As Secretary of State Diego Morales takes heat for back-to-back international trips that blurred personal and professional lines, Republican hopefuls see an opportunity to challenge the embattled politician and establish themselves in contrast to the divisive officeholder.
Indiana unveils first draft of overhauled school accountability system to replace A-F grades

1 week ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Casey Smith

Indiana education officials presented the first draft of a sweeping new school accountability framework Wednesday, marking a major step toward replacing the state’s previous A-F grading system with a model that instead “values the unique skills and strengths of each student.” The proposal, shared at the Indiana State Board of Education’s June meeting, outlines a point-based system designed to measure a broader range of student outcomes — from academic proficiency to work-based learning and...
Carson demands answers on potential migrant detention at Indiana's Camp Atterbury • Indiana Capital Chronicle

1 week ago | indianacapitalchronicle.com | Casey Smith

by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 4, 2025 A Wednesday letter from Democrat U.S. Rep. André Carson to the federal Department of Homeland Security seeks answers about the possible use of Camp Atterbury in Indiana as an immigration detention facility. The letter follows recent Indiana Capital Chronicle reporting that federal officials may be eyeing the southern Indiana base as a temporary site for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees.