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Gov. Mike Braun announces 4th Indiana gas tax suspension

July 2, 2026
Joey Harris

According to state law, Thursday’s announcement marked the final time Braun is allowed to suspend the tax.

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Mel Raines, Steve Henke among Braun’s latest picks for IU board

July 1, 2026
Lesley WeidenbenerLesley Weidenbener

Gov. Mike Braun also reappointed three members of the Purdue University board.

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Governor directs state to reimburse local governments for gas tax holiday revenue

June 30, 2026 | Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Hoosier drivers have been saving up to 62.5 cents per gallon in both sales and gas tax eliminations, which has reduced revenue for local governments.

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SNAP error rate rises, increasing chance state will be on the hook for benefits

June 26, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The state has added 65 more oversight positions dedicated to lowering the error rate. As of March, the agency had filled 31 of the roles.

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Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy

June 25, 2026 | Associated Press

The justices overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day.

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Indianapolis voters to consider tax increase for city’s schools this fall

June 22, 2026 | Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Indiana

The Indianapolis Public Education Corp. voted unanimously to place an operating referendum on the ballot to raise $90 million annually.

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Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters

June 22, 2026 | Associated Press

The decision is a major legal setback for President Donald Trump in his efforts to use federal agencies for a nationwide crackdown on noncitizens on state voter rolls.

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Braun demotes Zay, appoints new IURC chair following ‘unacceptable’ decision

June 22, 2026 | Lesley WeidenbenerLesley Weidenbener

The governor announced on X that he had named Anthony Swinger, who previously worked for the state’s consumer counselor’s office, to the post, demoting Andy Zay, who voted for a rate increase the governor didn’t like.

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Alan Greenspan, most powerful central banker of modern times, dies at 100

June 22, 2026 | The Washington Post

Greenspan maneuvered the United States through two decades of stunning prosperity, but his decisions contributed to the near-collapse of the economy shortly after he left office

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Illinois officials to Bears: Tell us what stadium deal you want

June 16, 2026 | John Pletz, Crain's Chicago Business

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, echoing Gov. JB Pritzker’s comments last week, indicated he’s open to the possibility of a special session and hinted the Bears’ move to Indiana is far from assured.

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Ballard campaign says it’s closing in on secretary of state ballot signature mark

June 16, 2026 | Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The former Indianapolis mayor’s campaign counts itself 2,000 signatures short ahead of June 30 deadline.

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Commerce Secretary David Adams to step down, move into senior adviser role

June 16, 2026 | Lesley WeidenbenerLesley Weidenbener

Gov. Mike Braun said he plans to announce the state’s next commerce secretary later this week.

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Candidates for Indy mayor weigh in on proposed tax hike

June 12, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Several Democrats have already lined up to run in the Indianapolis mayoral primary in less than a year.

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Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term

June 10, 2026 | Associated Press

President Donald Trump signed the legislation in the Oval Office a day after House Republicans pushed the measure through by a 214-212 vote over the objections of Democrats.

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Bears, state move toward formal stadium agreement as work happens behind the scenes

June 7, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

Two sources familiar with conversations between the state and the Bears said no formal deal or letter of intent has been finalized, though each described the sides as “very close” to putting pen to paper.

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Beau Bayh defeats Blythe Potter for Democratic secretary of state nomination

June 6, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle and Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Bayh earned 61% of delegate votes, according to convention results. Party officials said 2,269 delegates cast ballots Saturday afternoon, with one blank ballot submitted.

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Chicago Bears pick Indiana for new stadium, but hurdles remain for project

June 5, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey and Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business and Danny Ecker, Crain's Chicago Business

The Bears said in a statement that its board of directors met and voted to move forward with Hammond.

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Indy mayoral candidate David Bride says he’s done the work

May 29, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

David Bride has worn many hats. He also previously served as vice chair and secretary/treasurer of the Marion County Democratic Party.

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First Internet Bank CEO David Becker weighing bid for Indy mayor

May 22, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Becker told IBJ in a statement that he has been approached about running for office and said he takes “those conversations seriously.”

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Hunley makes mayoral pitch: ‘We have to have higher standards’

May 22, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

In less than a year, she’ll compete for votes in a Democratic primary for Indianapolis mayor that so far includes Vop Osili and David Bride.

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Q&A: RJL Solutions founder Rachel Leslie talks about building success

May 8, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

The lobbying firm founded less than a decade ago is now one of the most well-represented lobbying firms at the Indiana Statehouse. From the initial Terre Haute office space, RJL has grown to include offices in Indianapolis, Evansville and Washington, D.C.

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Congress considers $2.1B to replace nearly 75-year-old Roudebush, add med center in Fishers

May 8, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The plan to develop the new facilities has become a priority for state leaders and Indiana’s congressional contingent.

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