By Niki Kelly | Editor-in-Chief
“I want healthy utilities, and I want dependable generation. … Ratepayers, though, have got to be involved in that equation, not just given lip service.” — Gov. Mike Braun
The state’s utility consumer advocate isn’t giving up on blocking a recent AES rate hike — urging regulators to reconsider the move.
Hundreds of thousands of low-and moderate-income Hoosiers will have to meet new work requirements to maintain health coverage under the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
The Indiana Supreme Court agreed that terminated pregnancy reports should be confidential.
Plus, a national look at growing teen curfews and more.
Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor Abby Gray asks questions during a utility affordability hearing on March 24, 2026. (Photo by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana Capital Chronicle)
State's ratepayer advocate asks regulators to reconsider $71M AES rate hike
By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz
Hoosier Utility Consumer Counselor Abby Gray on Tuesday asked state regulators to reexamine the $71 million base rate increase approved last month for AES Indiana.
The moves comes as Gov. Mike Braun pressures the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission — via leadership shakeups and the bully pulpit — to offer ratepayers more than "lip service."
Work requirements for Hoosiers insured through the Healthy Indiana Plan will begin in January. (Getty Images)
Indiana FSSA shares Medicaid work requirement rules
By Mackenzi Klemann
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is preparing to phase in work requirements for able-bodied Hoosiers ages 19-64 who participate in Medicaid’s Healthy Indiana Plan, starting Jan. 1, 2027.
The agency released new details this week about early compliance for new applicants and how Hoosiers enrolled in HIP can fulfill their monthly 80-hour work requirements.
Anyone who plans to apply in January will need to meet work requirements starting in October.
COMMENTARY
More than 800 families have received care and support through IU Health’s Nurse-Family Partnership program throughout the past eight years. (Getty Images)
Partnership leads to healthier moms and babies, building stronger families
By Brownsyne Tucker-Edmonds
In six rural counties across Indiana, an Indiana University Health nurse is paired with a first-time expectant mother to provide support throughout her pregnancy, birth and the critical early years of a child’s life.
Together, the nurse and family navigate important health and developmental milestones, such as monitoring mom’s blood pressure for signs of preeclampsia, connecting her with mental health resources, and supporting safe sleeping practices for the baby.
NATIONAL NEWS
Public spaces and commercial areas across the country are increasingly imposing curfews and other restrictions on young people. (Photo by Amanda Watford/Stateline)
Cities, towns nationwide revive teen curfews amid summer crowds
By Amanda Watford
Cities and towns across the country have revived juvenile curfews and increased police patrols in response to an apparent uptick in large teen gatherings and fights organized through social media.
Communities in states including California, Indiana, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia have announced or expanded curfews for minors this year, while others have tightened enforcement in downtown entertainment districts, parks and shopping centers where officials say “teen takeovers” have become more common.
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