Governor hopeful Suzanne Crouch fleshes out proposals on Tax Day
Gubernatorial competitor Brad Chambers criticized Crouch’s announcement and called her tax pledge “an out and out lie.”
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Health legislation background bolsters Braun gubernatorial campaign
In Washington, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has authored legislation focused on demystifying the opaque costs and reducing burdens on Americans while frequently sharing the story of his own struggles with health care costs as a business owner.
Pike Township among 3 Indiana districts asking voters for funding in May primary
For the first time, Pike Township is asking voters to help fund operations. The ballot measure would fund three key areas: continuing programs and staffing added since the pandemic, attracting and retaining teachers, and school safety and security.
Spartz, Goodrich, 7 others battle in crowded 5th District primary
Rep. Victoria Spartz’s late decision to run for reelection in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District—an about-face from months earlier—shook up a crowded primary that has become a rarity in American politics, with nine Republicans facing off.
Doden gubernatorial proposal aims to freeze property taxes for seniors
The gubernatorial proposal from Doden zeroes in on seniors, who often live on fixed incomes and struggle to keep up with rising costs.
New billboards urge Indiana Democrats to vote Republican in May primary
The crossover push is part of a media campaign by ReCenter Indiana, a bipartisan group that seeks to move state politics “closer to the center” and “bring more civility to political discussions,” according to its website.
Spartz criticizes Goodrich in 5th District forum
Incumbent Rep. Victoria Spartz accused challenger Chuck Goodrich of failing to support legislation to ban some foreign ownership of farmland. But his votes on a key bill tell a different story.
Indiana’s GOP candidates for governor address environmental issues
How should Indiana’s next governor handle environmental issues, from climate change and water supply to affordable energy? All six Republican candidates weigh in.
Indiana House Democratic leader to run for mayor of Fort Wayne
If Rep. Phil GiaQuinta were to succeed in Fort Wayne, a new leader of the House Democratic caucus would be chosen for the first time since 2018.
Challenger accuses Ukrainian-born congresswoman Spartz of putting ‘Ukraine first’
The spat between Rep. Victoria Spartz and opponent Chuck Goodrich is unfolding ahead of Indiana’s May 7 primary, where Spartz faces a crowded field of primary challengers after reversing her decision in February to not seek reelection.
GOP candidates for governor share their stances on taxes
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden, former Attorney General Curtis Hill and political newcomer Jamie Reitenour weigh in on where they fall on the state’s biggest tax issues.
Solar eclipse might change some voting registration deadlines in Indiana
Monday, April 8 is the day of the highly anticipated North American total solar eclipse. It’s also the deadline to register to vote in Indiana’s upcoming Primary Election.
Braun campaign fined for campaign finance violations
The agreement said Mike Braun for Indiana failed to correctly disclose loan balances, terms, dates, repayment amounts, and other information for transactions totaling $11.5 million involving three bank loans, 13 lines of credit, and 13 candidate loans.
Indiana’s GOP candidates for governor give their stances on education
The six candidates answered questions on education savings accounts, teacher salaries, learning loss and life after high school.
Indiana Republican candidates trade barbs during gubernatorial debate
Most of the quips and jabs during the one-hour event were directed at frontrunner Sen. Mike Braun, with a focus on his track record in the Indiana General Assembly and Congress on topics including immigration policy, economic development and taxation.
Holcomb to candidates: Give details on agenda
The governor is urging the candidates vying to replace him to focus on issues related to the state’s economy, workforce and quality of life, and to develop plans to address the biggest challenges in those areas.
Eric Holcomb: An open letter to those running to be our next governor
As the state’s chief executive, you won’t be able to rely on slogans or empty campaign promises to yield positive results.
Gubernatorial hopefuls discuss state’s role in economic development at Tuesday forum
The forum was the first of this year’s gubernatorial events to include all three parties, with Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater joining the stage, even though they face no opposition in the May 7 Primary Election.
Candidate Chambers pitches 10-point economic development plan
Former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers, one of six Republicans running for Indiana governor, unveiled his “Play to Win” plan on Monday.
Gubernatorial candidate Reitenour lambasts debate, forum hosts for exclusion
Jamie Reitenour, who is being left out of at least two election events, urged other groups not to impose “self-contrived stipulations” and include all candidates in their events.