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.
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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.
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.