According to an article from the Indiana Capitol Chronicle, Indiana’s state government has lost about 5% of its workforce since December, falling from more than 32,000 employees to just over 30,600.

The reduction stems from a mandated 10% spending cut across agencies, which has primarily impacted personnel costs since many departments spend the majority of their budgets on salaries. As a result, agencies are laying off workers, leaving positions unfilled, and redistributing duties among remaining employees. In some cases, new job postings must remain vacant for at least a month before hiring is allowed, stretching workloads further. While a few agencies, like the Commission for Higher Education, have offered raises to acknowledge the increased responsibilities, such efforts appear to be r

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