Indiana Residents Prioritize School Safety and Healthcare

The 2024 Hoosier Survey from Ball State University reveals that Indiana residents prioritize school safety, public safety, and healthcare as key policy concerns for the upcoming year. Nearly 70% of respondents marked school safety as a 'very important' priority, with public safety following closely behind, indicating a universal demand for secure educational environments. The Indiana Secured School Safety Fund has seen significant funding increases, now at $24.6 million annually, to support security measures. Additionally, healthcare emerged as a pressing issue, with 68% of participants emphasizing the importance of affordability, accessibility, and transparency in medical services. The survey, conducted among over 600 adults, illustrates a bipartisan consensus on these priorities ahead of a new state administration led by Governor Mike Braun. These findings serve as a crucial resource for policymakers to understand and address the concerns of Indiana residents.