Pandemic exacerbates Salvation Army’s red kettle fundraising woes
This year could be tougher than ever, as already-existing hurdles, such as a decrease in foot traffic and steady decline in how many people carry cash, are exacerbated by COVID-19.
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Legislative priorities for tech industry include focus on diversity, inclusion
The Indiana Technology and Innovation Association, which represents more than 100 members from large technology companies and small startups, announced its legislative agenda on Thursday and about a quarter of the items are focused on equity and inclusion.
Holcomb names Notre Dame director as state’s first chief equity officer
Karrah Herring has worked at the University of Notre Dame since 2011 and has been the director of public affairs since 2018. She also served on the university’s human resource’s senior leadership team as director of the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX coordinator.
Indiana lawmakers clash over COVID-19 protocols as 2021 session nears
Democrats support requiring lawmakers to wear masks while conducting state business, but Republicans say masks should remain a recommendation only.
Top GOP lawmakers signal support for coronavirus legal protections for businesses
During the chamber’s annual legislative preview event—which was held virtually this year as a safety precaution—the organization announced its top five priorities for the session that starts in January.
Republicans select former Marion County GOP chair to replace Merritt at Statehouse
Former state Sen. Jim Merritt, who had been in office since 1990, resigned from the position earlier this month. He still had two years left in his term.
Former state lawmaker running for Indiana Democratic Party chair
Former Indiana State Rep. Karlee Macer, who represented Speedway and the west side of Indianapolis from 2012 until this year, announced on Twitter on Monday that she would seek the position.
Holcomb orders businesses to post mask-requirement signage
The latest executive order, which Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Friday, requires all businesses to place “clearly visible signage at their public and employee entrances notifying that face coverings are required for all individuals entering the business.”
Trump, virus derailed Democrats effort to pick up seats in Hamilton County
While Democrats stayed holed up—relying on phone calls, advertising and social media—to spread their message, Republican candidates donned masks and knocked on doors, talking to voters one-on-one in ways that Democrats thought might not be safe (or popular).
Indiana legislators not required to wear masks in Statehouse
Members of the Indiana General Assembly will not be required to wear masks while at the Statehouse next week for the ceremonial start to the legislative session and possibly not for the upcoming four-month session scheduled to start in January.
Sports betting keeps hitting record highs in Indiana
Sports betting analysts say interest in football, particularly the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana University and Notre Dame, is fueling wagers.
Zody to retire as state Democratic Party chair after GOP rout
John Zody, who has been the party chair since 2013, told reporters on Friday morning that he will finish his term through March and then help the party reorganize its leadership.
Spartz says she’s ready to go to Washington, tackle health care issues
Republican Victoria Spartz said she thinks her commitment to traveling to all eight counties in the 5th Congressional District and talking to voters is what helped push her over the edge against Democrat Christina Hale.
Republican Spartz wins 5th District race over Democrat Hale
As of Wednesday evening—with most of the votes counted—Spartz had a lead of nearly 18,000 votes over Democrat Christina Hale.
Holcomb not planning new pandemic restrictions despite surge in cases
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday did not impose new restrictions, despite rumors suggesting he was planning to do so amid record cases and hospitalizations.
Holcomb says he’s eager for another four years
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb maintained a strong lead over Democratic opponent Woody Myers and Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater all night on Tuesday as election results trickled in.
Indiana Republicans appear likely to hold onto most competitive Statehouse seats
Democrat Ashley Klein had a slight lead in early returns over Torr but that evaporated as more votes came in.
Projections show Holcomb wins Indiana governor’s race
The Associated Press and The New York Times both made the calls with less than 10% of the vote counted Tuesday night.
Election Day FAQ: What you need to know
It’s Election Day, which can be stressful regardless of your party affiliation or whether or not you even cast a ballot this year. Here’s what you need to know about today and how results will come tonight (and possibly for the next several days).
Another rating agency shifts 5th District in favor of Democrats
Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics announced the rating change Monday morning for the tight race between Republican state Sen. Victoria Spartz and former Democratic state lawmaker Christina Hale.