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Indiana lawmakers passed the state budget over night. Here are the biggest winners and losers
The two-year budget was significantly revised in just the last 24 hours. It now sits on Gov. Mike Braun's desk.
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Indiana Republicans finalize $44 billion budget, while Democrats point to missed opportunities
The majority of Statehouse Democrats opposed the 2025 budget — crafted over four months and passed by Republicans early ...
Indiana's budget may reshape education with universal school vouchers for all students
The Indiana budget greatly impacts the future of Indiana's education system.A signature from Governor Mike Braun is the last ...
How will Indiana's 2025 budget impact Medicaid?
Tobacco products are set to be more heavily taxed in Indiana as lawmakers scramble to reel in a projected $2.4 billion ...
Indiana state budget deal: Cigarette taxes go up, public health funding goes down
Lawmakers had a $2 billion revenue hole to plug in the last week. This is the deal they came up with, that they plan to vote ...
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Indiana lights up $2 cigarette tax hike to plug budget hole and boost public health
Effective July 1, 2025, the cigarette tax will rise by $2 per pack, with proportional increases on other tobacco products.
Indiana updated budget proposal includes $2 increase to cigarette tax
Republican leaders in the Senate and House and Gov. Mike Braun reached a decision on a final budget, which includes raising ...
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Can local health departments serve everyone under Indiana’s new laws?
At issue is funding for Indiana health departments through the states Health First initiative. There were warning signs that ...
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Lawmakers approve budget that gives governor full control of IU trustees
Gov. Mike Braun will gain the power to appoint and fire the Indiana University Board of Trustees under a newly approved budget bill.
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Public broadcasting support eliminated in newly passed Indiana budget
More than $7 million earmarked to support PBS and NPR affiliates across Indiana, including WFYI in Indianapolis, did not ...
Indiana governor to sign two-year state budget
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is expected to sign the newly passed state budget.Lawmakers worked overnight to pass the $45 ...