US Sen. Jim Banks taking unusually active role in attacking anti-redistricting lawmakers
Two Banks-affiliated groups are funding much of the TV campaign in support of President Trump-endorsed Republican primary challengers.
Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Trump’s Indiana redistricting revenge aims to topple state Senate’s leader
Even though Indiana state Senate leader Rodric Bray isn’t on anyone’s primary ballot next week, he is the ultimate target of President Donald Trump’s demand for political retribution.
Secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard knocks Indiana’s primary system
Ballard, a former Republican mayor of Indianapolis, is attempting an independent campaign for secretary of state under the “Lincoln Party” label.
Indiana gas sales tax faces rise of 6 cents in May if Braun doesn’t extend suspension
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s suspension continues until May 8, which is when he said he would consider whether to extend his executive order.
Pro-redistricting groups aiming to follow through on Trump’s Indiana reprisal threats
Political organizations tied to Washington are spending millions opposing state senators who voted against redrawing U.S. House maps
Federal judge blocks Indiana’s ban on use of student IDs for voting
U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young ruled that the challengers would likely succeed in their arguments.
Indiana Senate power broker looks to hold on against Trump’s opposition
National groups are targeting Sen. Travis Holdman for defeat and backing a challenger who has struggled to launch his campaign.
Trump dives deeper into Indiana’s Republican primary fights
The new endorsements come as Trump-supportive campaign groups ramp up spending in an attempt to carry out the political revenge vowed by the president and Gov. Mike Braun.
Ongoing ballot fight leaves Indiana Senate candidate stymied
Alexandra Wilson is exasperated that she is still fighting to remain on the Republican state Senate ballot less than a month before primary voting ends.
Indiana amnesty period for paying delinquent taxes set to open in July
The program follows similar penalty-free times in 2005 and 2015 for businesses and individuals to pay overdue tax bills.
Bears keep talking stadium deal with Illinois, but Indiana leaders stay ‘optimistic’
President Kevin Warren indicated this week that the team will give Illinois legislators more time to complete their counteroffer.
Indiana attorney general backs challenger to US Rep. Jim Baird
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is weighing in on his old congressional seat by backing a legislator who is running against current U.S. Rep. Jim Baird in the Republican primary.
New estimates show Indianapolis area continues as key for state’s population growth
Indiana’s growth rate was faster than the rate in neighboring Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois.
That 1% incentive to encourage data center approvals? Final deal watered it down
Private meetings between legislators and lobbyists for data center companies resulted in rewritten incentive provisions that were not reviewed in public and were inserted in the final bill.
Judge orders 3 counties to hold absentee ballots in Indiana Senate primary
Clay County Circuit Court Judge David Thomas issued an order Wednesday directing clerks to “immediately cease” sending absentee ballots involving the Republican Senate District 38 race.
Indiana attorney general involved in ballot case that could impact office staffer
Court fight continues over challenge to same-last name candidate in Republican state Senate primary
Republican primary ads launch in support of Trump’s call for redistricting revenge
The first wave of broadcast and digital advertising attacks have landed against Republican state senators who voted against the Indiana congressional redistricting.
Indiana officials increasing ties to conservative group Turning Point USA
Secretary of State Diego Morales said his office had started a voter registration partnership with Turning Point’s Club America high school organization. Meanwhile, Gov. Mike Braun plans a “significant announcement” with Turning Point leaders.
State plan would charge $15.60 in tolls to drive I-70 across state
The Braun administration told federal officials it would use the revenue to widen the interstate to six lanes from the Illinois to the Ohio state lines.
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.