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Sen. Rodric Bray: Public input and transparency are key to redistricting

August 13, 2021 | Sen. Rodric Bray

I commit to Hoosiers the Indiana General Assembly, which is constitutionally charged with the duty of drawing the congressional and state legislative maps, will redistrict in a public and transparent way that meets all legal requirements and serves Hoosiers well.

Rep. Ed DeLaney: In redistricting, Republicans won’t chance losing

August 13, 2021 | Rep. Ed DeLaney / Special to IBJ

The supermajority ignores Democrats’ ideas, does not debate and votes as a bloc.

Dana Black: Some members of Congress have no integrity

August 13, 2021 | Dana Black

I’m utterly baffled by the behavior and commentary of some elected officials, news personalities and other fellow Americans.

Jim Shella: Good leaders will look for answers about Jan. 6

August 13, 2021 | Jim Shella / Special to IBJ

Jan. 6 is a political loser for the GOP and they want it to go away.

Riley Parr: Republicans need to do more than be anti-Biden

August 13, 2021 | Riley Parr / Special to IBJ

Those right of center can exponentially help their case by refining their pitch to the American public.

Pelosi faces new threat from Dem moderates in budget fight

August 13, 2021 | Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi faced a fresh hurdle Friday to passing President Joe Biden’s multi-trillion dollar domestic policy aspirations, as nine moderate Democrats threatened to derail a budget blueprint crucial to opening the door to much of that spending.

Biden administration OKs largest boost to food assistance benefits in SNAP history

August 15, 2021 | The Washington Post

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is expected to announce Monday morning that benefit amounts for the program, formerly known as food stamps, will rise an average of 25% above pre-pandemic levels.

Indiana’s governor backing schools on mask mandates

August 17, 2021 | Associated Press

Indiana’s governor gave his support Monday to the growing number of school districts across the state issuing mask mandates for students and staff as they try to head off more COVID-19 outbreaks.

Indiana to continue extra unemployment payments despite winning appeal

August 17, 2021 | Associated Press

The payments will continue because the state must give recipients a 30-day notice that they will stop, which extends past the scheduled Sept. 6 end of the federal pandemic unemployment programs, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development said.

Indiana sets up blue-ribbon commission to modernize state’s public health system

August 18, 2021 | John Russell

The 15-member commission will be co-chaired by former state Sen. Luke Kenley and former Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe.

Hammond mayor starts Senate campaign to challenge Todd Young

August 19, 2021 | Associated Press

Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. filed with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday to begin raising money for a Senate race.

Facebook hit by new U.S. antitrust case as FTC seeks do-over

August 19, 2021 | Bloomberg News

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday filed the new complaint in federal court in Washington, alleging that Facebook violated antitrust laws by buying Instagram and WhatsApp in order to eliminate them as competitors.

Democrats face new hurdles in legal fight over redistricting

August 19, 2021 | Associated Press

The fight over redrawing political maps is just ramping up in state legislatures and nonpartisan commissions around the country. But both Republicans and Democrats already are planning for major showdowns in the courts.

COVID-19 anxiety rising amid delta surge, survey finds

August 20, 2021 | Associated Press

The poll also finds that majorities of American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.

Budget clash pits moderate Democrats against Biden, Pelosi

August 23, 2021 | Associated Press

Nine moderates have threatened to oppose the budget resolution unless the House first approves a $1 trillion, 10-year package of road, power grid, broadband and other infrastructure projects that’s already passed the Senate.

House moderates offered deal to ease Biden budget standoff

August 24, 2021 | Associated Press

Tensions flared overnight as a band of moderate lawmakers threatened to withhold their votes for the $3.5 trillion plan. They were demanding the House first approve a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan package of road, power grid, broadband and other public works projects that’s already passed the Senate.

House passes $3.5T Biden blueprint after deal with moderates

August 25, 2021 | Associated Press

House Democratic leaders have muscled President Joe Biden’s multi-trillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle, ending a risky standoff and putting the party’s domestic infrastructure agenda back on track.

Inconclusive review of COVID origins prompts calls for more probes

August 25, 2021 | The Washington Post

An array of activists, scientists and politicians said Wednesday that the Biden administration’s inconclusive report on the origins of the coronavirus pandemic demonstrates the need for further investigation, even if that leads the United States into delicate geopolitical territory.

Indiana high court rejects AG’s bid to stall governor’s powers lawsuit

August 27, 2021 | Associated Press

Gov. Eric Holcomb’s lawsuit argues a law passed in April over his veto by the Legislature is unconstitutional because it gives lawmakers a new power to call themselves into a special legislative “emergency session” during statewide emergencies declared by the governor.

Indiana health commissioner defends maskless wedding photo

August 30, 2021 | Associated Press

Dr. Kristina Box said in a statement that she “made an informed decision” to take off her mask while dancing or talking at a recent family wedding with guests fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Several social media comments called Box’s actions hypocritical.

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