Mike Braun had a busy first legislative session as Indiana’s governor. As a result of bills filed during the 2025 legislative session in both the Indiana Senate and the Indiana House of Representatives,

A series of new laws will take effect in Indiana on Tuesday, including changes to voter registration even reviewing the state’s border with Illinois.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed 243 bills into law during this year’s legislative session, many of which go into effect today.

Several new laws are now in effect in Indiana. Here is a quick look at some that could impact you:Cigarette TaxThe cigarette tax in the state is now doubled, in

Beth Boyce, chair of the Johnson County GOP, was appointed to the four-member Indiana Election Commission by Republican Gov. Mike Braun earlier this month. She starts July 1 and will serve until June 30, 2027. Boyce will also be the IEC’s chair, presiding over various election matters that come before it.

The report found the 2024 presidential election saw a drop in Election Day voting and a corresponding increase in early, in-person voting. Election Day voting declined from 49% in 2022 to roughly 37% in 2024, when 35% took advantage of voting early.

IBJ asked experts about Indiana's rarely-used mayoral impeachment process and how Indianapolis would go about choosing another mayor.

By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen June 25, 2025 A split Indiana Supreme Court has declared moot a challenge to the eligibility of a Columbus City Council candidate to appear on the November 2023 ballot,