Indiana primary ‘make or break’ in effort to stop Trump
Is this the last stand for the #NeverTrump crowd? Political insiders say Indiana’s crucial May 3 Republican primary contest is essentially Trump’s to lose.
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Cruz to make ‘major announcement’ at downtown rally
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz plans the announcement Wednesday afternoon at a rally at Pan Am Plaza. Meanwhile Cruz and front-runner Donald Trump are courting Indiana voters by appealing to the state’s love of basketball.
Council committee advances mass transit funding plan
A proposal that would let Marion County residents vote for an income-tax increase to help fund expanded mass transit passed a City County Council committee Tuesday night.
Hamilton County schools worry how voter turnout will impact referendums
Hamilton Southeastern Schools and Noblesville Schools are proposing tax-raising referendums on the ballots next week. There’s concern that hotly contested primary races will bring naysayers to the polls.
City seeks to lead redevelopment of downtown IPS site
The Hogsett administration is in discussions with school administrators to take over decision-making on the 11-acre Massachusetts Avenue property and might even buy the site.
States, cities dishing out fewer tax breaks to companies
The drop comes in the face of a tough new accounting rule that will force governments to release more information about the deals and a presidential campaign that has both sides criticizing “crony capitalism.”
Wealthy first-time candidates seek Indiana GOP Congress bids
The districts at opposite ends of the state opened up with the decisions of U.S. Reps. Marlin Stutzman and Todd Young to pursue election to the Senate.
Trump’s 5-state sweep likely makes it Indiana or bust for Cruz
Ted Cruz is pouring his energies into Indiana in the hope that voters here give him a victory and keep his White House hopes alive. He plans two stops in Indianapolis on Wednesday, including a rally at Pan Am Plaza.
Van Susteren, Fox to tape show with Trump at Hilbert Circle Theatre
The ticketed event is open to the public.
Fishers receives Certified Tech Park designation
The designated area encompasses most of downtown, including the North East Commerce Park—where Launch Fishers is located—and part of the Nickel Plate District.
Cruz headed to Knightstown for Tuesday night rally; Trump coming back to fairgrounds
The Republicans are battling to earn a share of Indiana’s 57 delegates to the national GOP convention this summer.
Sanders plans Wednesday rallies at Purdue, IU
Recent polls show Bernie Sanders is trailing Hillary Clinton in Indiana as they vie for the Democratic nomination for president.
Amid candidates’ cooperation in Indiana, pro-Cruz PAC slams Kasich for Medicaid expansion
The move is a little ironic because Indiana also expanded health care for poor Hoosiers using Medicaid money available through Obamacare.
Poll: Young leads Stutzman in GOP Senate contest
The WTHR/Howey Politics poll found that Donald Trump’s support in the state does not appear to be translating to support for Marlin Stutzman in the Senate race.
Hillary events will be in Mishawaka, Hammond; Bill will be in Indy
The Democratic candidate will use the northwest Indiana stops to talk about manufacturing and trade, while her husband—former President Bill Clinton—will stop at the Clinton campaign office in Indianapolis.
Bob Knight to join Trump at rally in Indianapolis
Donald Trump's campaign announced the event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, a bigger venue than the site of his previous rally on April 20.
Cruz betting big on Indiana in hopes for open convention
Ted Cruz, looking for a rebound to keep his presidential hopes alive and block Donald Trump from capturing the Republican nomination, said Monday he’s “all in on Indiana.”
Cruz making another day of Indiana campaign stops
The Texas senator plans events Monday in Borden, Columbus, Greenwood and Franklin, where he has scheduled an evening rally at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. He might be joined by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker at some events.
Trump bristles at Cruz-Kasich election collaboration
Donald Trump says an extraordinary strategy between Ted Cruz and John Kasich aimed at unifying the anti-Trump vote in remaining primaries, including Indiana’s, is a desperate move by "mathematically dead" rivals.
State has paid ACLU more than $1.4M under Pence
The $1.4 million taxpayers paid the ACLU in legal fees during Pence’s term is more than double the amount paid during the second term of his predecessor, Gov. Mitch Daniels, according to available state records.