Ex-Rep. Rokita might join race for Indiana attorney general
Former U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita said Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is “very badly wounded” because of the 30-day suspension of his law license.
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Most Republican 5th District candidates support Trump’s response to pandemic
During two virtual candidate forums hosted by Indiana Town Halls and WFYI Productions on Monday night, 14 of the 15 Republicans seeking the seat were asked to rate the Trump administration’s actions so far related to the global health crisis.
Indiana Attorney General Hill suspended for 30 days by state Supreme Court
In a first for the state of Indiana, the law license of the elected attorney general has been suspended for attorney misconduct.
Holcomb says ‘lesson learned’ after he’s photographed with no mask, no social distancing
The governor was criticized for violating two of the recommendations he’s made to Hoosiers, most recently in the “Back on Track” plan he released on Friday that is aimed at reopening Indiana economy in a phased approach through July 4.
Memory Bank: Getting the official word you’re running for vice president
In 1904, a national committee of Republicans traveled to Indiana to officially tell Sen. Charles Fairbanks he would be the party’s nominee for president.
Simon says it won’t defy state-at-home orders in reopening malls, calls speculation it might ‘very offensive’
A company official said it’s “preposterous” to think the company would reopen its malls, especially those in its home state, while stay-at-home orders are still in place.
Indiana hires Virginia company to handle ‘contact tracing’ of COVID-19 patients
By outsourcing the job to Virginia-based Maximus Inc., Indiana health officials hope to take the burden off of local health departments for the time-consuming job of contacting all COVID patients and learning who they might have exposed.
Democratic candidate for governor says state should do more to help small businesses
Woody Myers on Wednesday released a plan that includes establishing a state-funded stimulus program for small businesses, creating a small business recovery task force and launching a “Buy Indiana First” campaign.
State announces expanded nursing home reporting requirements, new mental health resources
And Gov. Eric Holcomb promised that later this week, he’ll provide a plan to start returning Hoosiers to work.
James Cummings, founder of Black Expo, dies at 90
Cummings, who was born in Indianapolis in 1929, founded the National Black Republican Council in the late 1970s and worked on Ronald Reagan’s presidential campaign in 1980.
State allowing everyone to vote by mail for June primary
Supporters of a vote-by-mail system are hopeful the temporary expansion in Indiana opens the door for a permanent no-excuse policy.
State, city government freeze hiring—but haven’t furloughed employees—as budgets tighten
State and local government budgets are expected to be hit hard as a result of restaurants, retailers and other businesses being closed for weeks.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate tested for COVID-19
Woody Myers, a former state health commissioner and Anthem Inc. executive, said he thinks the state needs to ramp up testing significantly before considering re-opening the economy.
One Republican drops out of AG race, endorses new candidate
Former Indiana Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Krupp announced Tuesday morning that he is calling off his run to unseat incumbent Attorney General Curtis Hill. Meanwhile, another Republican announced his candidacy.
Indiana banks OK $7.5 billion in Paycheck Protection loans
The banks approved 35,990 individual loans for companies and organizations in Indiana before the program ran out of money.
Democrats push for more safety precautions, additional mailings for primary election
After unanimously approving measures that had already been agreed upon, the two Democrats on the Indiana Election Commission—Anthony Long and Suzannah Wilson Overholt—offered six amendments.
Indiana primary will have in-person voting but officials encourage mail-in ballots
Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson made the decision last month to delay the primary election from May 5 to June 2 and expand the ability to cast a ballot by mail to all registered voters in an attempt to address public health concerns around voting.
Pro-Trump protesters pushing back on stay-at-home orders
In Indiana, a group called the Indiana Conservative Alliance and Grassroots Conservatives is planning a rally Saturday in front of the governor’s mansion.
Gov. Holcomb says state’s economy will restart in a ‘rolling’ process
Indiana governor said employees must have “a very high level of confidence about the workplace” when businesses reopen.
Indiana Democratic Convention to be held virtually
Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody announced Tuesday that avoiding a traditional in-person convention was “the safest way” to conduct the event.