No intentional wrongdoing alleged in crash blamed for death of US Rep. Baird’s wife
West Virginia investigators say driver made unsafe lane change and collided with Jim and Danise Bairds’ SUV in the Jan. 5 crash.
Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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UPDATE: Rep. Jim Baird’s wife dies following January car accident
In a written statement in January, Baird’s office said his vehicle had been struck but did not provide additional details regarding the circumstances of the crash.
Township merger bill clears Legislature after years of failed attempts
Provisions of Senate Bill 270, which the House approved on Tuesday, would require townships with poor performance scores to merge with other townships or some cities.
Dual Wilson candidates tangle Trump-backed challenge to Republican senator
A top ally to Gov. Mike Braun calls situation a “trick” as Election Commission deadlock keeps candidate on primary ballot
Smorgasbord of bills pass Indiana Senate as session nears close
Legislation creating a “military police force” of Indiana National Guard members — to be deployed around the state at the governor’s behest — overwhelmingly passed the Senate on Tuesday despite bipartisan opposition. The Senate also approved more than three dozen other bills.
Lawmakers eye road-spending review as big southern Indiana plans face opposition
Indiana legislators are looking to give themselves more say over big-ticket highway projects at a time when a proposal in Gov. Mike Braun’s hometown is facing significant local opposition.
Indiana hemp drug ban, early voting restrictions, tort reform die at House deadline
Several bills met their end Monday after Indiana House lawmakers declined to call them down ahead of a second reading deadline.
Lawmakers eye road spending review as big southern Indiana plans face opposition
A provision added to the northwest Indiana stadium bill would require State Budget Committee review of any highway project with a price tag of at least $250 million.
Trump-endorsed challenger to high-ranking Republican senator ends campaign
The drive for political retribution against Republican state senators who didn’t support Indiana congressional redistricting has taken a blow.
Legislators slowing down big overhaul of state boards
Changes made to the bill halt elimination of Natural Resources Commission and delay other actions until summer 2027.
Indiana township merger plan could advance under compromise bill
An Indiana House committee on Tuesday endorsed a melding of differing Senate and House bills that supporters said will improve local government efficiency.
Republicans revive push to shorten Indiana’s early voting period
The proposal for fewer early voting days was added Monday by the Senate Elections Committee through an amendment; no public testimony was allowed.
Push for tighter rules looms over Indiana needle exchange program
Republican lawmakers are divided over limiting disease spread versus arguments of enabling drug abuse.
A final list of candidate filings for Indiana House, Senate and Congress
All nine U.S. House and 100 Indiana House seats are up for election this year, along with half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats. The candidate filing period ended at noon on Friday.
Hammond mayor: Indiana’s bid for Bears relocation ‘extremely serious’
Indiana officials are keeping up their push to attract a planned new stadium for the Chicago Bears into northwest Indiana.
Ex-Braun official Jennifer-Ruth Green drops bid to challenge US Rep. Mrvan
Green said the 1st Congressional District, which had been a target of Indiana’s failed redistricting attempt, “remains an extremely difficult seat for a Republican to compete in and win.”
Confusion over paperwork handling has Indiana candidates scrambling
Secretary of State Diego Morales maintains that his office followed state law, but that hasn’t stopped many candidates from refiling this week at the Indiana Election Division office ahead of Friday’s deadline.
Fundraising picks up for Indiana congressional races
Democratic former Sen. Evan Bayh is still sitting on a big pile of campaign cash (which potentially could go toward his son Beau Bayh’s run for secretary of state).
Veteran Indiana House member leaving Trump’s Republican Party
Rep. Ed Clere has decided to leave the Indiana General Assembly after 18 years—and says the political changes brought by President Donald Trump have pushed him out of the party.
Indiana keeps bucking marijuana legalization, tightening related laws instead
Legalization supporters have been encouraged by Trump’s action, but the stance of state leaders remains unchanged.