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).
Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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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.
State tax cut for overtime, tips clears Senate; House sends other tax breaks to Braun
The Senate plan is expected to reduce state tax revenue by about $250 million and apply to 2026 income on tax returns filed in 2027.
Trump endorses 2 more Republican challengers over Indiana redistricting votes
In social media posts Tuesday night, President Trump threw his support behind primary challengers to Sens. Greg Goode of Terre Haute and Spencer Deery of West Lafayette.
Trump endorses Republican challenger to Indiana redistricting foe
President Trump has vowed political revenge against Republican legislators who helped defeat the redistricting bill.
Bill allowing Hoosier Lottery online sales won’t win in Legislature this year
The plug has been pulled on a bill that would give the Hoosier Lottery permission to sell tickets online and host instant games on its website.
Democratic legislator seeks to challenge GOP Rep. Spartz
J.D. Ford’s departure from State Senate District 29 leaves an open seat up for grabs, and a prominent local minister has already announced his plans to run for it.
Indiana set to opt out of some of Trump’s federal tax cuts
Republican fiscal leaders, however, haven’t said which of the dozens of other new federal tax cuts—including the temporary deductions for workers who receive tips and overtime wages—will be extended to state taxes.
Legislators return to longtime debate over Indiana townships
Numerous attempts in the Legislature for major reorganization of Indiana’s 1,008 townships have failed—dating back to a 2007 report on local government reform headed by former Gov. Joe Kernan and then-Chief Justice Randall Shepard.
Who’s running for Indiana’s congressional, legislative seats
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 ends at noon Feb. 6.
Redistricting foe Sen. Greg Walker changes mind, says he’ll seek reelection
Walker was a vocal Republican critic of the redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump—and was one of several lawmakers who faced swatting or other intimidation tactics ahead of the Senate’s vote last month against redrawing the congressional maps.
Indiana online lottery bill advances as ban eyed on other internet gambling
The House Public Policy Committee endorsed a bill on Tuesday allowing online lottery sales, a move sought for years by state lottery officials as a way to boost revenue.
Online lottery sales, new casino on Indiana’s gambling docket
In 2025, Indiana could see its biggest gambling expansion since sports wagering was legalized in 2019.
Indiana lawmakers to weigh joining Trump’s tax cuts
Legislators would likely need to act quickly to enact any tax breaks for 2025 before individuals and businesses begin filing their tax returns.
Forrest Lucas posthumously honored with 2025 Sachem Award
Lucas, who died in August at age 83, is the 20th Sachem Award honoree and the first chosen by Braun.
New forecast shows big growth in Indiana surplus
Despite Thursday’s positive forecasts, Republican state fiscal leaders showed no signs of any spending boosts for the tight budget that took effect July 1.
Misconduct complaint against Rokita dismissed, but senator seeks to revive it
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s lawyers argued that Sen. Liz Brown’s grievance was “meritless on its face” and was filed in retaliation for statements protected under First Amendment free speech rights.
Group backing independent candidates wants Indiana to end straight-ticket voting
Bills to eliminate straight-ticket voting have been introduced numerous times in the Legislature over the past decade without winning passage.
Will Indiana’s redistricting battle create lasting Statehouse fallout?
The question of just how much the monthslong debate bruised relationships will be a question when lawmakers return to the Statehouse in three weeks for resumption of their legislative session.