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Confusion over paperwork handling has Indiana candidates scrambling

February 4, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Secretary of State Diego Morales maintains that his office followed state law, but that hasn’t stopped many candidates from refiling this week at the Indiana Election Division office ahead of Friday’s deadline.

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Stakeholders weren’t happy with Indianapolis decisions, so they took fights to the Statehouse

January 30, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Local Democrats who have a stronghold on Indianapolis generally oppose intervention from the Republican supermajority that passes policies at the Indiana Statehouse, but Indianapolis Republicans are willing to invite it.

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Initial vote on $4B Decatur Township data center delayed

January 29, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The proposed project from Seattle-based Sabey Corp. was on the docket for Thursday’s Metropolitan Development Commission hearing examiner meeting, but the company asked for it to be rescheduled.

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Mayor Joe Hogsett appoints 27-year veteran as Indy’s first female police chief

January 28, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

She replaces outgoing Chief Chris Bailey, who announced earlier this month that he would leave the role to become Hogsett’s chief deputy mayor.

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Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears launches reelection bid

January 27, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Speaking to reporters Tuesday, the Indianapolis Democrat was coy about the prospect of a potential mayoral run in 2027.

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UPDATED: Central Indiana officials say stay home after more than 11 inches of snow this weekend

January 26, 2026 | IBJ Staff

Mayor Joe Hogsett said travel in Marion County should be limited to first responders, health care workers and other essential personnel at least until Monday evening.

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DeKalb, Steuben, Wayne counties join hunt for new Indiana casino

January 22, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

These counties join Allen County as possible sites for a new casino under changes to House Bill 1038. Some Indianapolis-area lawmakers are still pushing for Marion County to be included in that group.

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Indiana public records access law to get anti-bot overhaul

January 22, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Local units suspect some requests from possibly fake entities are phishing attempts.

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UPDATE: Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: ‘We made a lot of noise’ by rolling out Bears proposal

January 18, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The public push by the northwest Indiana city, which includes a website called BearStadiumDistrict.com, comes after state lawmakers introduced a framework for the development of a new stadium governing body and financing mechanism.

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Vop Osili sets vision for mayoral run: ‘Always thinking about what’s next and what’s best’ for Indy

January 16, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Here are several key takeaways from IBJ’s 45-minute conversation with the mayoral candidate.

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State Sen. Andrea Hunley, possible 2027 Indy mayoral candidate, won’t seek reelection

January 16, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

“Our city needs bold leadership to be a world class destination for people to work, play, study, and stay,” the Indianapolis Democrat said in a Friday news release. “I am not going anywhere.”

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Indiana hemp drug ban clears first hurdle

January 16, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The legislation matches a federal measure some advocates predict will “decimate” the industry—then sets out regulations for what’s left.

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Why residential power bills are spiking faster than those of nearby data centers

January 15, 2026 | The Washington Post

The average price faced by ordinary home and apartment dwellers in the U.S. rose by 10% between 2022 and 2024. Commercial users, spanning from small corner stores to data centers, have seen rates increase just 3%.

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With Osili running, which other Democrats could enter the race for Indianapolis mayor?

January 15, 2026 | Taylor Wooten and Holly Hays

While Vop Osili is the first Democrat to announce a run, he’s not expected to be the last. Osili enters what could be crowded race that could include the third-term incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett.

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UPDATE: Marion County sheriff asks state, ICE to pick up inmates from overcrowded jail

January 14, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Sheriff Forestal is asking the feds and the state to transfer people held in Indianapolis elsewhere in a timely manner, or the Marion County Sheriff’s Office may need an additional $3 million to continue operating safely, he warned.

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Legislators return to longtime debate over Indiana townships

January 13, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Numerous attempts in the Legislature for major reorganization of Indiana’s 1,008 townships have failed—dating back to a 2007 report on local government reform headed by former Gov. Joe Kernan and then-Chief Justice Randall Shepard. 

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Bill would shield Uber, Lyft from liability lawsuits stemming from drivers’ crimes against passengers

January 13, 2026 | Cameron Shaw, The Indiana Lawyer

If enacted, the measure would prevent future cases similar to the civil action now pending in Marion Superior Court against Uber following the 2024 murder of Indianapolis resident Chanti Dixon by an Uber driver.

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In ILEA bill, critics see taxation without representation but supporters see shared accountability

January 13, 2026 | Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Indiana

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance’s recommendations would drastically change Indianapolis schools and reduce the power of the elected IPS school board.

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‘Paid protester’ lobbying bill advances to Senate floor with ‘substantial’ edits expected

January 13, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Another measure bans ranked choice voting, which isn’t used in Indiana.

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Feds award Beech Grove $17M for Emerson Avenue safety improvements

January 12, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Mayor James Coffman told IBJ the planned revamp of Emerson between Victory Drive and Main Street will “change the face of Beech Grove.”

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