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INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed nine executive orders on Wednesday centered around the state's healthcare system, one of the priorities Braun spoke about at length during his gubernatorial campaign. According to a news release from Braun's office, the nine executive orders are aimed at improving healthcare for all Indiana residents. The office said ..read more
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Less than 12 hours after TikTok went dark in the U.S., the app bounced back and credited President Donald Trump for its triumphant return. But if Senate Bill 11 passes, thousands of Hoosier kids could again encounter the now infamous TikTok message seen by millions of Americans. “TikTok, for example…we’re looking at those ..read more
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) -- Several Indiana lawmakers made their way to Washington on January 20, to see President-Elect Donald Trump take the oath of office once again and become the 47th president of the United States. "Well, today is a new day in America and despite the frigid temperatures outside, the enthusiasm in and ..read more
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Trump's third campaign for president, and second successful one, did not come without challenges ..read more
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WASHINGTON D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Ind. District 6 recently announced that he was appointed to two committees during his current term in the U.S. House of Representatives. According to a news release from Shreve's office, Shreve was recently appointed to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as well as the House Foreign Affairs ..read more
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Lawmakers have introduced a bill that looks to hold nonprofit hospitals accountable for overcharging patients. House Bill 1004, which was authored by State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne), would give lawmakers the ability to revoke the nonprofit status of certain hospitals if they are found to have charged Hoosier families with rates that ..read more
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INDIANAPOLIS -- On Thursday, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun presented the 2025-27 biennial budget proposal to the State Budget Committee, a budget that includes increased funding for law enforcement, universal choice scholarships and increased funding for K-12 schools. According to a news release from Braun's office, the budget emphasizes Braun's vision for a leaner, more efficient ..read more
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INDIANAPOLIS -- A bill has been introduced that would authorize Indiana school corporations to deny enrollment to undocumented students. House Bill 1394, which was authored by State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-District 69), stipulates that school corporations can decline the enrollment of an immigrant student if the corporation can provide documented evidence that the child is ..read more
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INDIANAPOLIS -- A Republican-led coalition introduced a bill that would allow Hoosiers over the age of 21 to legally use marijuana. House Bill 1630, which was introduced by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo), faces an uphill climb in both the Indiana House and Senate. ”It’s time for Indiana to join our neighbors and most of ..read more
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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order on Wednesday to remove DEI initiatives from the state government. The executive order was one of more than a dozen signed by the new governor just days after his inauguration. Braun's administration stated it would replace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with merit, excellence and innovation ..read more