By Niki Kelly | Editor-in-Chief
“Right now, if they're getting a physical driver's license, that bar has access to that person's address, date of birth, organ donation status, veteran status — all of the other things that may appear on a driver's license. They don't need it." — BMV General Counsel Matt Kestian
A legislative panel heard details on how the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will implement a new digital driver’s license.
The controversial decision to raise AES Indiana rates is getting another look.
The Indiana State Fair drew fewer patrons but still set some records.
Plus, how many U.S. Supreme Court justices should there be?
Matt Kestian, general counsel for the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, addresses the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation Sept. 2, 2026. (Photo by Mackenzi Klemann/Indiana Capital Chronicle)
Indiana BMV plans mobile driver's license
By Mackenzi Klemann
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is launching an optional mobile driver's license for Hoosiers who wish to limit what information bank tellers, bartenders and others see when asked to verify their age or identity.
The digital license would not replace a person's physical driver's license, but would instead grant Hoosiers the ability to verify their age or identity through a mobile application.
AES Indiana is headed back to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to defend a recent $71 million rate increase. (Photo courtesy of WTHR)
Utility panel greenlights reconsideration of AES Indiana hike
By Niki Kelly
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday to reconsider the AES Indiana rate hike approved in June.
There are two new members appointed by Gov. Mike Braun on the panel since that vote was taken: Joshua Bain took over for fired Andy Zay and Joby Jerrells replaced David Veleta, who resigned. Both former members supported the $71 million increase.
COMMENTARY
A student receives online instruction during the pandemic. (Getty Images)
COVID education blame game should include more than parents
By Addie Angelov
As schools rushed to get a laptop, with a camera, and full internet access in the hands and home of every student, an estimated $35.8 billion was poured into the EdTech industry.
While every level of educational professional focused on getting kids online as quickly as possible, two groups of people were completely left out of the decision-making process, students and families.
NATIONAL NEWS
The U.S. Supreme Court on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)
9 justices on the Supreme Court or 13? Numbers battle revived in Congress
By Ashley Murray
WASHINGTON — As public opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court flags amid decisions that have roiled the nation, Democrats renewed calls ahead of the midterms to expand the high court, while House Republicans are considering a constitutional amendment this week that proposes to cap the number at nine.
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