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One of the orders directs state energy regulators to look at every coal plant in the state and consider extending its life. Another creates a coalition to advance the development of nuclear energy in the state, particularly small modular nuclear reactors

Senate Republicans unveil their version of Indiana’s next two-year budget. House Republicans push through their property tax overhaul. And a committee scales back an anti-DEI measure.

School corporations could partner with religiously affiliated nonprofit preschools under a new law signed by Indiana Governor Mike Braun. HB 1102 passed both chambers unanimously and will take effect this summer.

A measure meant to better align education and employment in Indiana could impact the types of courses public colleges and universities are allowed to offer.

The most up-to-date fiscal analysis of the measure reports — compared to our current system — local governments will lose out on nearly $1.8 billion over the next three years.

Large nonprofit hospital systems would be prohibited from raising prices for two years under an amendment approved by a Senate committee. The bill is meant to address health care costs in Indiana — but has faced harsh criticism from some lawmakers.

Indiana lawmakers banned noncompete agreements for primary care physicians two years ago. The House-approved bill expands the ban to include all doctors employed by hospitals and their affiliated entities.

The Senate Republican budget proposal, unveiled Thursday, differs from its House counterpart in three key ways: it does not expand school vouchers; it holds back much more money in reserve; and it lowers the eligibility for Child Care and Development Fund, CCDF, vouchers for child care.

Lawmakers made sweeping changes this week to a comprehensive property tax reform measure. One of those changes includes the dissolution of a public school district.

House Republicans championed $1.4 billion cuts to local income taxes, generating a now-$300 maximum homestead credit in 2026.