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Engling campaign says it returned $60K donation from dark money group

July 25, 2026

The complaint was filed by David Shelton, who finished second to Max Engling in seeking the Republican nomination during last month’s state party convention.

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Bid to question voters central in recount of Indiana Senate race separated by 3 votes

July 24, 2026

Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Indiana Recount Commission is taking up the fight between Republican Sen. Spencer Deery and Trump-backed challenger Paula Copenhaver.

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As ethics questions plague Hogsett administration, Indy council looks inward at potential changes

July 24, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

A committee on Thursday debated questions about how or whether councils should be required to disclose stock ownership, meals and travel and gifts — and at what levels.

Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday

July 24, 2026 | Associated Press

The United States will slap taxes on imports from 60 trading partners, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor.

Trump officials tout Sophie Cunningham as role model on trans issues

July 23, 2026 | The Washington Post

Indiana Fever star Cunningham made her initial comments on transgender athletes in a lengthy ESPN article that reviewed her career, playing style and growing public profile.

Trump expands voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers

July 23, 2026 | Associated Press

The White House said that nearly 200 additional stakeholders, including utilities, data center developers and governors, have committed to the pledge.

House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress

July 23, 2026 | Associated Press

Supporters including Sen. Todd Young of Indiana hailed the bill as the most significant congressional action yet to restrict stock trades by members of Congress.

Election officials confirm Ballard cleared ballot signature mark for Indiana secretary of state

July 22, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Greg Ballard’s candidacy creates a unique four-candidate race for the office that oversees statewide election and voting policies.

Challenger drops recount of 14-vote GOP primary margin for state Sen. Liz Brown

July 20, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Darren Vogt submitted a petition Monday to the state Recount Commission to dismiss the recount request he filed two weeks after primary voting ended.

Braun grew reelection cash while joining others in bankrolling redistricting revenge

July 20, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun raised more than $1.1 million through the first half of this year for his anticipated 2028 reelection campaign.

Indiana school board candidates split 50-50 on affiliating with a party

July 20, 2026 | Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Of the 1,043 school board candidates listed by the Indiana Election Division this year, 515 — just about half — declared no affiliation or stated they were non-partisan.

Osili proposes plan for using wheel tax funds following Hogsett veto

July 17, 2026 | Joey Harris

The press release said the plan sets a “clear plan,” for what to do with the money from the tax hike.

Indiana state Senate candidate wants to consolidate water oversight

July 17, 2026 | Joey Harris

If elected in November, the Carmel Republican said that he would push legislation to create a cabinet-level, “Water Czar,” responsible for overseeing large-scale water withdrawals.

Trump administration races clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court

July 16, 2026 | Associated Press

The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth. But the money dried up after the Supreme Court struck down the biggest and boldest of the tariffs in February.

UPDATE: Hogsett vetoes council proposal to raise vehicle registration fees

July 16, 2026 |

Samm Quinn

Mayor Joe Hogsett said Indianapolis residents are already stretched thin financially.

Independent tops spring secretary of state fundraising, while Democrat amasses general election war chest

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

Former GOP Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, now an independent candidate for Indiana secretary of state, led the field in springtime fundraising, but Democrat Beau Bayh has far more cash on hand.

Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump

July 15, 2026 | Associated Press

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday navigated a series of thorny questions from senators without providing many specifics.

Indiana’s state budget reserves jump 60% in past year to $4B

July 15, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Republican Gov. Mike Braun touted Indiana’s balance sheet as providing budget “flexibility” that most other states lack.

Recount hearing set in 3-vote race from May’s Republican primary

July 14, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The final outcome from the recount of what is now a three-vote margin in May’s Republican primary for a state Senate seat won’t be decided until at least the last days of July.

Trump hosts top IndyCar racers to promote race in Washington, D.C.

July 14, 2026 | Amelia Twyman, States Newsroom

Racers Álex Palou, Felix Rosenqvist and David Malukas and motorsports officials stood beside the president as he promoted the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

Indy council committee advances data center pause

July 13, 2026 | Joey Harris

In a statement released shortly before the vote, Mayor Joe Hogsett also announced his support for the moratorium.

State employees to receive one-time bonus of up to $2,500

July 13, 2026 | Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana as of Monday had 30,756 state employees — down from 32,100 in January 2025 when Gov. Mike Braun took office.

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