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Indiana state budget deal: Cigarette taxes go up, public health funding goes down

19 hours ago | indystar.com | Kayla Dwyer

Indiana lawmakers and Gov. Mike Braun have reached a deal on the two-year state budget that's slimmer than what they began with ― but boosted by a $2 increase in the cigarette tax. Legislative leaders had to go back to the drawing board last week after the latest revenue forecast showed a $2 billion drop in expected revenue over the course of the upcoming biennium.
Gov. Mike Braun orders independent audit of IEDC's accounting

1 day ago | indystar.com | Kayla Dwyer

Gov. Mike Braun has ordered an independent forensic audit of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., a quasi-governmental agency that he had pledged on the campaign trail to scrutinize. “Today I am reiterating my commitment to transparency in government," Braun said in a statement shared with IndyStar. "Hoosier taxpayers deserve clear accountability for how their dollars are spent.
Where does Butler's roster stand with transfer portal closing? Needs, strengths, weaknesses

1 day ago | indystar.com | Akeem Glaspie

The Bulldogs have been active in the transfer portal, largely out of necessity. Despite a strong freshman class joining the Dawgs, more work needs to be done before the season begins. INDIANAPOLIS — The transfer portal closes Tuesday but that doesn't mean player movement is coming to an end, especially for Butler basketball having multiple roster spots still to fill.
Indiana lawmakers may regulate this THC product. Todd Rokita fears a 'parallel cannabis market'

2 days ago | indystar.com | Kayla Dwyer

Even industry leaders in the cannabis world are asking for regulation on the low-THC products that have flooded corner stores in the last several years ― products like Delta 8 and Delta 10, which are not traditional marijuana, but low-concentration derivatives from a different cannabis plant called hemp. After about five years of debate, Indiana lawmakers are getting ready to send a bill to Gov. Mike Braun that could do just that.
Indiana has a $2B budget hole. Will lawmakers dip into reserves or increase the cigarette tax?

2 days ago | indystar.com | Kayla Dwyer

Many of our astute readers have heard a song or two about Indiana's healthy reserves. Dipping into reserves is one option lawmakers have as they figure out how to make up for the anticipated revenue drop, which is largely a symptom of economic uncertainty nationwide amid some of President Donald Trump's policy decisions, like steep tariffs.
Bill tracker: Lawmakers approve I-465 speed limit change, Braun signs property tax relief

3 days ago | indystar.com | Brittany Carloni |Kayla Dwyer |Hayleigh Colombo

The General Assembly had a big week. Lawmakers handed off multiple marquee bills to Gov. Mike Braun, from property tax reform to Medicaid changes. That's because we're in the home stretch. Lawmakers intend to wrap up by the end of this week, though it's possible they'll need until April 29 ― the deadline dictated by law ― to sort out how to cut $2 billion from the budget following a dismal revenue forecast last week.
Strikeouts and round-trippers: Vote for IndyStar baseball Player of the Week for April 14-19

3 days ago | indystar.com | Akeem Glaspie

Scroll to the bottom of the article to vote or click here. Voting is open until noon Friday. Congratulations to Southwestern's James Oliver for winning player of the week for Week 2. The junior went 6-for-8 (.750) with five RBIs, five runs scored, three doubles and one stolen base. On the mound, Oliver threw a complete game against South Decatur, striking out nine and allowing no earned runs on five hits and two walks. Oliver added three strikeouts over 1⅔ innings against Jac-Cen-Del.
Sister's death was 'super difficult.' How Butler transfer Yame Butler found 'a lot of joy'

3 days ago | indystar.com | Akeem Glaspie

Jaamir "Yame" Butler was 15 years old when his sister, Journey, died at age 13. Yame Butler grew up playing basketball, but understandably struggled as a high school freshman. The Butler Mile, a championship and growth mark his journey to joining the Bulldogs. The news was too much for 15-year-old Jaamir Butler to comprehend.
Meet Indianapolis Star News Director Cindi Andrews

4 days ago | indystar.com | Cindi Andrews

It takes a staff of dedicated journalists to bring you the news from around Central Indiana. In this feature, the Indianapolis Star introduces readers to our newsroom staff — or, rather, we let them introduce themselves. Up this week is Senior News Director Cindi Andrews. What's your job title? Senior news director, aka managing editor, Jill of all trades, etc. When did you join IndyStar? What's your favorite part of your job?
Andrew Nembhard doesn’t go looking for the spotlight. He’d rather go right at biggest Bucks

4 days ago | indystar.com | Gregg Doyel

The Pacers' smallest starter, guard Andrew Nembhard, was picking on the two biggest Bucks – Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez – and his Pacers teammates and crowd had his back in this blowout win. Nembhard, the quietest and gentlest player in the Pacers' locker room, flips a switch on the court and flipped it early against Antetokounmpo and Lopez. "I think it set a good tone," he said.