Cindy Hoye, Indiana State Fair Commission's Executive Director, announced her retirement, effective March 31, 2026, after a transformative tenure since 1988.

Indiana's education budget reaches an all-time high, boosting K-12 funding to elevate teacher salaries and classroom resources, alongside enacting laws for educational reform.

Indiana's Senate Public Health Committee approved two maternal health care proposals by State Sen. La Keisha Jackson, including improved postpartum support and standardized doula training.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett faces controversy due to allegations against his ex-Chief of Staff, leading the community to request he skip the Irvington Halloween Festival.

Turning Point USA's event at Indiana University, featuring Tucker Carlson and Indiana Governor Mike Braun, drew a crowd of 3,000 in a show of conservative unity and remembrance of Charlie Kirk.

Hamilton County introduced a Little Free Courthouse Library in their Judicial Center to make the courthouse less intimidating and encourage community sharing of books.

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam discussed the 2026 budget with the City Council, focusing on public safety, infrastructure, the arts, and parks. The budget, challenged by financial restructuring, remains at $144 million.

Indiana lawmakers, including Rep. Haggard, are treating illegal immigration as a statewide issue, affecting economy and safety, and are enacting policies to support federal immigration enforcement, including measures against sanctuary cities.

Indiana House Republicans open applications for 2026 legislative session internships, offering a paid, full-time opportunity for students and recent grads to work in state government.

Indiana's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship is now open for applications, offering $10,000 annually to students who commit to teaching in the state for five years.

Indiana's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, offering $10,000 per year to future teachers, is accepting applications as per State Rep. Yocum.

State Rep. Bartels met with Indiana leaders and experts to advocate for stronger state action on immigration, emphasizing the need for increased collaboration between state and federal agencies.

Indiana's IHCP Works annual seminar, hosted by FSSA and Gainwell Technologies, is set for Oct. 21-23, 2025, featuring informative sessions for healthcare providers at no cost. Registration is open on the event website.