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Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress

November 22, 2022 | Associated Press

The court, with no noted dissents, rejected Trump’s plea for an order that would have prevented the Treasury Department from giving six years of tax returns for Trump and some of his businesses to the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee.

Gregory Meriweather becomes third Democrat to run for Indy mayor in 2023

November 22, 2022 | Taylor Wooten

Community engagement consultant Gregory Meriweather on Tuesday officially formed a campaign committee to seek the Democratic nomination for mayor of Indianapolis, setting up a contested primary against incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett and State Rep. Robin Schackleford.

Indiana lawmakers return ahead of new state budget debate

November 23, 2022 | Associated Press

The four-month-long 2023 session that begins in early January will focus on drafting a new state budget, with Democrats calling for a pause on debating contentious social issues after Republican lawmakers pushed through the state’s abortion ban over the summer.

Pence discusses Jan. 6, RFRA fallout at Indianapolis book signing

November 23, 2022 | Peter Blanchard

Former Vice President Mike Pence brought his national book tour to Indianapolis one week after the release of his autobiography, which has brought him much media attention and intensified speculation about whether he’ll run for president in 2024.

Luke Kenley: State must boost public health spending

November 25, 2022 | Peter Blanchard

The former chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee will testify before that same committee to ask lawmakers to allocate an additional quarter-of-a-billion dollars annually toward public health programs.

Editorial: Legislature should consider full funding for public health

November 25, 2022

Some Hoosiers can’t afford access to quality health care. Others simply need to be prodded to do the right thing and make good choices.

Lamar Holliday: Young people taking rightful place in political space

November 25, 2022

Let me share some ideas that can get you started in making a difference in your community in the political space.

Indiana lawmakers, teacher unions outline education priorities for General Assembly

November 28, 2022 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana’s top Republican lawmakers said they plan to prioritize school choice and enact a plan to “reinvent” high school education during the next legislative session. Teacher unions have other priorities.

Indiana pension system lost $200M-plus in Russia-Ukraine fallout

November 29, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana’s pension system lost $200 million in two months after Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, but that’s loose change for a system with $45.8 billion in assets invested all over the world.

Senate vote to protect same-sex marriage reflects years-long political shift

November 29, 2022 | The Washington Post and Associated Press

The Respect for Marriage Act, once repassed by the House and signed by President Joe Biden, will help protect recognition of same-sex marriages, enforced by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, against future legal challenges.

Lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower prices

November 29, 2022 | Associated Press

Kroger announced its plan to acquire Albertsons for $20 billion in mid-October. Together, the companies would control about 13% of the U.S. grocery market.

Sen. Mike Braun planning to run for Indiana governor

November 30, 2022 | IBJ Staff and Associated Press

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has ended months of speculation over whether he planned to run for Indiana governor in 2024 rather than seek a second term in the Senate.

Penalty sought for doctor who spoke of 10-year-old’s abortion

November 30, 2022 | Associated Press

The complaint by Indiana’s attorney general alleges Dr. Caitlin Bernard violated state law by not immediately reporting the girl’s rape to Indiana authorities and violated patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.

UPDATE: House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions

November 30, 2022 | Associated Press

The bill lawmakers are considering would impose a compromise labor agreement that was voted down by four of the 12 unions representing more than 100,000 employees at large freight rail carriers.

Biden’s bid to restore student-debt relief rejected by another court

December 1, 2022 | Bloomberg News

Wednesday’s ruling by a three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based court is the latest blow to a plan that has been shadowed by legal doubt since President Joe Biden announced it in August.

Congress votes to avert rail strike amid dire warnings

December 1, 2022 | Associated Press

Legislation to avert what could have been an economically ruinous freight rail strike won final approval in Congress on Thursday as lawmakers responded quickly to President Joe Biden’s call for federal intervention in a long-running labor dispute.

EPA seeks to mandate more use of ethanol, other biofuels

December 2, 2022 | Associated Press

The move was welcomed by renewable fuel and farm groups but condemned by environmentalists and oil industry groups.

Black clergy say a candidate’s position, not race, will determine faith community’s support

December 2, 2022 | Taylor Wooten

Black clergy, who often carry significant influence with African American voters, say it’s time for a Black mayor. But several told IBJ they are not prepared to say the Black faith community will support any of the Black candidates over Hogsett until they learn more about them.

West-side business leaders say Blue Line alteration limits development opportunities