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Indiana judge rejects challenge in lawsuit over AG Todd Rokita’s jet ski purchase

June 19, 2026

Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The defendant in the case says the attorney general should not oversee litigation in which he is the only named consumer seeking restitution.

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Beau Bayh defeats Blythe Potter for Democratic secretary of state nomination

June 6, 2026

Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle and Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Bayh earned 61% of delegate votes, according to convention results. Party officials said 2,269 delegates cast ballots Saturday afternoon, with one blank ballot submitted.

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Electability, future of party on minds of delegates as Democrats choose secretary of state nominee

June 1, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle and Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

As Indiana Democrats prepare to gather for the party’s convention Saturday, delegates will decide whether a familiar political name or a progressive challenger is best positioned to flip one of Indiana’s most contested statewide offices.

New records show $90K restitution fund payment to donor, nearly $500K in raises under Morales

May 29, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

As Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales faces mounting criticism and political pressure, newly obtained state records raise further questions.

Braun says he’s neutral in turbulent GOP Indiana secretary of state race

May 22, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The governor emphasized that he “never” endorsed Morales or any other contender and said he “respect(s) the process” as the increasingly contentious GOP nomination fight heads toward next month’s state convention.

Morales refuses to drop out after Banks, Rokita withdraw support in GOP secretary of state race

May 21, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales showed no signs of backing down, saying state convention delegates — not party insiders — should decide the Republican nominee.

Banks, Rokita drop support for Morales, urge him to suspend secretary of state campaign

May 21, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Attorney General Todd Rokita said he no longer believes Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales can win reelection in November after “self-inflicted wounds and issues.”

New Indiana transparency dashboard details how state agencies spend federal grants

May 18, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The dashboard is the first public-facing tool in Indiana dedicated specifically to tracking federal expenditures, according to the comptroller’s office.

Indiana unveils Medicaid overhaul aimed at pressuring hospitals to lower prices

May 15, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Federal approval cleared the way for Indiana to revamp hospital Medicaid payments, with larger increases going to providers that keep commercial prices lower.

Indiana regulators awaiting final federal marijuana action as lawmaker drafts legalization bill

May 12, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

State Sen. Mike Bohacek announced on Monday his plans to draft 2027 legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana and establish regulations governing its sale, distribution and use.

Indiana police training academy chief defends $107M campus overhaul

May 11, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana invested millions of dollars into its Plainfield law enforcement academy. Here’s what changed — and why state leaders say the upgrades were needed.

Indiana incumbents fend off primary election challengers in congressional races

May 6, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Among the state’s sitting congressional delegation — which currently includes seven Republicans and two Democrats — six incumbents overcame challengers, while three other representatives faced no primary competition at all.

Indiana treasurer, wife sue Morgan County nonprofits over disputed Martinsville building deal

April 14, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The case follows an earlier legal dispute involving the Elliots over a different Morgan County property.

Utilities warn of soaring costs related to federal order to keep coal units burning

March 26, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Environment groups have filed a lawsuit to shut the coal units down.

Holcomb’s decades-long collecting journey fuels new presidential signatures exhibit

March 23, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

“Presidential Ink,” now on view at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, draws heavily from the former Gov. Eric Holcomb’s archive of signatures spanning every U.S. presidency.

New Indiana law updates Ivy Tech governance, doubles down on workforce mission

March 19, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The updates also come as state officials continue to scrutinize college degree offerings and push for learners to earn high-value credentials, as early as high school.

Ballard to run under ‘Lincoln Party’ name in his independent bid for Indiana secretary of state

March 12, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said using the “Lincoln Party” label is part of an effort that could eventually establish a new political party in the state.

Few Hoosiers using Indiana Secretary of State’s free vehicle report program despite $500K cost

March 12, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

New information from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office shows that only 2,150 vehicle history reports were requested between July 2025 and February 2026.

Indiana educators faced firings, resignations after Charlie Kirk posts — but no licenses revoked

March 9, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

State leaders warned last fall that teachers could face professional discipline for posts about Kirk’s death.

Indiana Supreme Court upholds COVID-19 immunity for hospitals in patient death case

March 6, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Hospitals and other medical providers cannot be held liable for complications that developed while treating a patient for COVID-19 during the pandemic emergency, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

Indiana board finalizes new A-F school accountability system

March 5, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The rule heads to state Attorney General Todd Rokita, who has 45 days to sign off, and then to Gov. Mike Braun for final approval.

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