Aleksandra Appleton

Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick, and Libertarian Donald Rainwater are facing off for Indiana governor.

Astin Vick won a seat on the Perry school board. She’ll replace board member Steven Johnson, who used his parting words to caution against book bans.

Kenneth Allen resigned from his position on the Indianapolis Public Schools board after being sworn in to serve as Center Township constable.

Astin Vick won election as a write-in candidate and will join the board in January.

Legislative leaders urged caution on property tax reform, a priority for Governor-elect Mike Braun.

A student works at a table the Indy Summer Learning Labs, which have operated since 2021, but will need sustained funding from the state to continue and expand.

Indiana's budget uncertainty may affect school funding, including programs funded by pandemic relief money. Property tax reform and high school internships are also on the agenda.

State Capitol building, IndianapolisLawmakers will begin writing the next biennial budget in January.