Westfield City Council overrides mayor’s veto of term limits
The Westfield City Council on Monday night voted to override Mayor Andy Cook’s veto of a term limits ordinance that some officials believe could lead to lawsuits against the city.
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Sen. Mike Braun kicks off gubernatorial bid at downtown steakhouse
Surrounded by 70 of his friends, family members, donors and supporters, Indiana Sen. Mike Braun kicked off his 2024 gubernatorial bid on Monday at Prime 47 steakhouse in downtown Indianapolis.
UPDATE: Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch launches bid for governor
Crouch will be seeking the Republican nomination to succeed Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, who is barred by law from seeking a third consecutive term.
Former Zionsville School Board member running for mayor
Jane Burgess, a 20-year Zionsville resident, is the second Republican to announce a run for the May 3 primary election.
Vanguard quits net-zero group after GOP criticism
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita was among the leaders of multistate effort to stop companies like Vanguard from ESG investing, which puts an emphasis on environmental, social, and governance issues.
Indiana midterm election turnout drops 20%, with Marion County near bottom
Indiana Election Division results show Hoosier voters turned out at the lowest rates in Decatur, Tippecanoe and Marion counties.
Justices skeptical of elections case that could alter voting
The case has profound potential effects on elections and democracy, and it is also a fresh test for the court that increasingly has been criticized as having become politicized.
More details released about Indiana’s soon-to-launch education dashboard
Once complete, the new dashboard is expected to be used by lawmakers and education officials to change the state’s approach to K-12 curriculum and school accountability evaluations.
Congress drops media bargaining bill amid Facebook, industry blowback
The move came a day after Facebook said it would “consider removing news from our platform” if lawmakers moved ahead with the measure, a threat that publisher groups denounced.
Trump Organization convicted in executive tax dodge scheme
Former President Donald Trump himself was not on trial but prosecutors alleged he “knew exactly what was going on” with the scheme, though he and the company’s lawyers have denied that.
Despite recession fears, Holcomb remains ‘bullish’ on Indiana economy
While many economists are sounding the alarm on a possible economic slowdown next year, Gov. Eric Holcomb says Indiana is well-positioned to take advantage of a “manufacturing renaissance” in the United States.
Holcomb admitted to hospital with pneumonia
Gov. Eric Holcomb visited the doctor Thursday afternoon thinking he had the flu, but was diagnosed with pneumonia and hospitalized, his press secretary said.
Congress votes to avert rail strike amid dire warnings
Legislation to avert what could have been an economically ruinous freight rail strike won final approval in Congress on Thursday as lawmakers responded quickly to President Joe Biden’s call for federal intervention in a long-running labor dispute.
Supreme Court keeps student-loan cancellation plan blocked for now
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to take up the case in late winter. The court’s decision to hear arguments relatively quickly means it is likely to determine whether the widespread loan cancellations are legal by late June.
UPDATE: House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions
The bill lawmakers are considering would impose a compromise labor agreement that was voted down by four of the 12 unions representing more than 100,000 employees at large freight rail carriers.
Sen. Mike Braun planning to run for Indiana governor
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has ended months of speculation over whether he planned to run for Indiana governor in 2024 rather than seek a second term in the Senate.
Senate vote to protect same-sex marriage reflects years-long political shift
The Respect for Marriage Act, once repassed by the House and signed by President Joe Biden, will help protect recognition of same-sex marriages, enforced by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, against future legal challenges.
Pence discusses Jan. 6, RFRA fallout at Indianapolis book signing
Former Vice President Mike Pence brought his national book tour to Indianapolis one week after the release of his autobiography, which has brought him much media attention and intensified speculation about whether he’ll run for president in 2024.
Gregory Meriweather becomes third Democrat to run for Indy mayor in 2023
Community engagement consultant Gregory Meriweather on Tuesday officially formed a campaign committee to seek the Democratic nomination for mayor of Indianapolis, setting up a contested primary against incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett and State Rep. Robin Schackleford.
Pastor James Jackson running as Republican candidate for mayor
James Jackson, pastor of Fervent Prayer Church at 10512 E. 38th St., says he plans to focus on public safety and education in his campaign.