The Indiana House finalized the 2025 budget with tax relief for residents and laws promoting efficiency, education, public safety, health care transparency, energy reform, and housing development.

Central Indiana residents are advised to prepare for varied weather conditions, including severe weather, with a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and sunny days forecasted by the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.

State Senator La Keisha Jackson criticized Indiana HB 1014, which criminalizes homelessness, emphasizing the need for compassionate solutions over incarceration.

Indiana Senate Democrats criticize the state's budget for prioritizing vouchers over public schools and for insufficient public health funding, proposing alternative revenue streams including cannabis taxation.

Bloomington's 2025 Be More Awards, celebrating community volunteers, will be held on April 29 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater with free entry and various categories.

Mayor Whitfield and Foamcraft initiated the construction of The Corner at Fort Ben, a new retail and dining development next to the Indianapolis Public Library Branch in Lawrence.

Indiana's Senate passed a bill to study potential new casino locations, with a focus on areas outside the saturated southeast market. The bill now awaits the governor's review.

Indiana's governor signs a law, Senate Enrolled Act 143, bolstering parental rights in children's education and healthcare, allowing legal action against government overreach.

The City of Carmel is hosting its first Cherry Blossom Festival on May 4 at the Japanese Garden of Carmel City Hall, featuring cultural activities and guests, with free admission and parking.

Carmel's 32nd Arbor Day celebration on May 3 will offer tree planting education and free saplings, commemorating the city's 31st year as Tree City USA.

Indiana Rep. McNamara's juvenile justice bill awaits the governor's signature, aiming to improve at-risk youth resources through collaborative regional efforts.

Indiana House supports a bill requiring vehicle owners to report color changes or added graphics to aid law enforcement in identification during investigations.

Indiana's legislature passed a bill to create grant programs for pediatric and breast cancer research, aiming for innovation in treatments. The bill awaits the governor's signature.