Jarred Meeks

State Affairs reporter. Retweets and likes are not endorsements or necessarily reflective of my views. Contact me at [email protected].

[Casey Smith @SmithCaseyA]

Indiana will end a statewide HIV outreach and testing program after health officials say a drop in federal pandemic relief $$ forced them to scale back services — a move providers warn could limit access for some of the state’s highest-risk populations.
https://t.co/BAijJB39B9

[State Affairs Indiana @StateAffairsIN]

.@GovBraun has directed the Family and Social Services Administration to exempt federally qualified health centers from the agency’s plan to halt Medicaid reimbursement for drugs purchased under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. #INPol #INlegis

https://t.co/uNA7qMphW0

[State Affairs Indiana @StateAffairsIN]

Senators voted 31-19 against HB 1032 — validating Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray’s contention for weeks that his caucus lacked the votes to pass the measure. @jarredsmeeks @kirsten_adair
https://t.co/GRsPC4ONlf

[Tom Davies @TomDaviesIND]

Personal update: I’ve joined the @INCapChronicle staff, where I will continuing covering Indiana state government and politics (gearing up for my 16th legislative session). Thanks to all those with @StateAffairsIN for a great two-plus years as your colleague.

[State Affairs Indiana @StateAffairsIN]

Trump’s new soybean trade deal with China is being touted as a win for American farmers, but agricultural and economic experts say the impact could vary widely across states.
Story in front of the paywall:)
@jkfinnerty https://t.co/1kQyusopLh

[State Affairs Indiana @StateAffairsIN]

🚨 Special Session Ahead: Braun Signals a Call for Redistricting on Nov. 3
@jarredsmeeks
https://t.co/STqcoO9duY

[Tom Davies @TomDaviesIND]

GOP senators say President Trump made no political threats in phone call today lobbying for their backing on Indiana congressional redistricting. “He was incredibly gracious and grateful for Indiana’s support in the past,” one senator told me. For more⬇️
https://t.co/xrIvnBxszO

[Jarred Meeks @jarredsmeeks]

Sen. President Pro Tem Rodric Bray on Indiana Senate Republicans' meeting with VP Vance.

[Tom Davies @TomDaviesIND]

New: State Rep. Pat Boy, D-Michigan City, announces she will resign from the Legislature effective the end of next week, saying she'll "step back and focus on my family."
Boy first won her Indiana House seat in 2018. Her 51% election win last year was among the state's closest.

[Jarred Meeks @jarredsmeeks]

The independent forensic audit of the IEDC and its affiliated entities is live: https://t.co/rRoLrvuLXG

[Jarred Meeks @jarredsmeeks]

‘Do the right thing’: Buttigieg urges Indiana Republicans to reject early redistricting
https://t.co/6wfUlATZ7D

[Tom Davies @TomDaviesIND]

NEW on State Affairs: A 3-judge panel has rejected “in all respects” Attorney General Todd Rokita’s bid for state Disciplinary Commission records about its motives in filing professional misconduct charges against him. For more⬇️
https://t.co/89EKC12Rw0

[Tom Davies @TomDaviesIND]

"With these cuts, people are not going to be able to call somebody and get the answers" -- that is what an advocate says about Indiana's agency to help the unemployed, which has laid off 1/6th of its staff because of budget cuts. (from @kirsten_adair)
https://t.co/0mIaCVUEUk

[State Affairs Indiana @StateAffairsIN]

In a state where nearly 1 in 5 adults smoke, lawmakers have hit smokers with two blows: a tripling of the cigarette tax to $3 per pack and a ban on state money for local programs helping those who want to quit. #INPol #INlegis
https://t.co/KOaOE7VhPv

[Tom Davies @TomDaviesIND]

Indiana Sec of State Diego Morales faced questions from legislators over his travel and office spending:
"I will not apologize to anyone because my work ethic is unmatched and I know no one will outwork me." More ⬇️
https://t.co/AjVp7HBKEa

[Tom Davies @TomDaviesIND]

An Indiana Virtual School executive pleaded guilty in federal court to role in alleged $44 million enrollment fraud scheme. When the judge asked Percy Clark if charges were true, he said he was “willfully blind to the fact there were inactive students.”
https://t.co/qfemlOrfZp

[Tom Davies @TomDaviesIND]

UPDATE: 51 state workers lost jobs this week as Indiana agencies start responding to funding cuts of 10% or more in new budget. Officials say at least 80 other vacant jobs have been cut. Braun administration not saying how many total layoffs could result
https://t.co/ZjnmVk9fW7

[Ryan Martin @ryanmartin]

New on @mirrorindy: Mayor Joe Hogsett answers a few questions on the late-night texts, Lauren Roberts' removal from the council meeting and calls for his resignation: https://t.co/HE34Kx33JQ

🖋️ @peterlblanchard
📷 Rylan Capper for Mirror Indy

[Tom Davies @TomDaviesIND]

While Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is in Europe with his wife on "personal time" he mixes in meeting with Hungarian officials. This follows contentious India trip and a ceremony recognizing his wife as as honorary consul of Hungary to Indiana.
https://t.co/s0ANCHn15o

[State Affairs Indiana @StateAffairsIN]

You may have noticed a new byline.🧐 We are thrilled to welcome @kirsten_adair to the State Affairs team! She previously reported on statewide education at Indiana Public Broadcasting and covered various topics for newspapers in north central Indiana. Welcome, Kirsten!🎉