Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen to seek third term
When Jensen ran for reelection in 2023, he did so without opposition. It’s unclear whether he’ll have any challengers in the 2027 election, as no other candidates have filed.
Politics & Government
Lindsey Graham, who rose from a pool hall to political heights, dies at 71
Graham died Saturday night after what a preliminary report from the Washington, D.C., medical examiner said was a tear in his aorta.
UPDATE: Ballard campaign says it has enough signatures for Indiana secretary of state race
The report includes signatures from 70 of Indiana’s 92 counties.
Braun administration pulls plug on startup fund as road repair needs mount
The money — first reaped from the lease of the Indiana Toll Road — will be invested in bonds and other more stable options for which the income generated will be easier for the state to access.
Indiana regulators OK energy project tied to Google’s Morgan County data center
Crosstrack will be sited in southwestern Indiana’s Pike County where it will tie into the electric grid, storing up to 130 megawatts of power.
Indy council to pursue data center moratorium in response to community push
Nearly a third of Indiana counties have approved some restrictions on data center development.
More Indiana Natural Resources Commission members quit as public input concerns continue
The resignations continue a shakeup on the panel that historically worked in coordination with the Department of Natural Resources on policy.
Dems running in nearly all Indiana legislative races while GOP not challenging 20 House seats
Republicans enter this year’s elections with a 70-30 House majority, with Democrats aiming to pick up at least the four seats to break the supermajority.
Trump rings Wall Street’s opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
With high inflation hurting Trump’s popularity, the Republican president has tried to get more Americans to focus on their 401(k) investments.
Mel Raines, Steve Henke among Braun’s latest picks for IU board
Gov. Mike Braun also reappointed three members of the Purdue University board.
Ballard submits final signatures for secretary of state effort, says he has more than 74K
A former Republican mayor of Indianapolis, Greg Ballard intends to capture dissatisfaction with state Republicans and Democrats under his new “Lincoln Party” label.
Trump’s income topped $2B in 2025, boosted by crypto, coin ventures
In addition to income from crypto ventures, President Trump reported more than $620 million in real estate, hotel and golf-related income.
High court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
The 6-3 decision upends congressionally enacted limits on raising and spending money to influence elections.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
More than one-quarter of a million babies born in the U.S. each year would have been affected by the executive order.
Governor directs state to reimburse local governments for gas tax holiday revenue
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.
Supreme Court’s ruling in Cook case backs Federal Reserve’s independence
The Supreme Court on Monday said the Federal Reserve, unlike any other agency in Washington, has a measure of independence from the presidency and day-to-day politics.
Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but upholds other Trump firings
The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.
Supreme Court rules mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted
In an close ruling, the justices turned aside a challenge by Republicans and Libertarians, who argued federal law preempts a statute that allows the counting of such ballots that arrive up to five days after polls close.
Millions drop Affordable Care Act coverage after subsidies expire, costs rise
The ACA subsidies that expired this year were at the center of a bitter fight in Congress last fall, with Democrats and some Republicans calling for their renewal.
NCAA asks Indiana regulators to ban prop bets on college sports
Indiana regulators are considering a request to ban all bets on the performances of individual college athletes.