Lebanon’s mayor digs in for his third term
Matt Gentry recently sat down with IBJ to discuss what’s next for both Lebanon and him, going into what he said will be his final term.
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Rep. Bob Cherry won’t seek reelection, ending 25 years in seat
The Greenfield Republican, whose district includes parts of Hancock and Madison counties, co-authored the state’s latest biennial budget.
Five takeaways from the 2023 election
Overall, the results seemed to reinforce the Republican reign over Indiana’s vast suburban and rural swaths, raising more questions than answers about whether Democrats can put a dent in the GOP’s long-held dominance over statewide elections in 2024.
Indy council to consider imposing fee on Mile Square property owners
The proposal would result in a $250 flat fee on owners of single-family, residential parcels, while other properties would be charged 0.1681% of assessed value.
Braun launches first TV ad in gubernatorial bid
U.S. Sen Mike Braun is the fourth Indiana GOP gubernatorial contender to go on air with campaign advertising.
State Rep. Haggard announces congressional bid—if incumbent doesn’t run
First-term state Rep. Craig Haggard said he’ll run for Congress whenever incumbent U.S. Rep Jim Baird of Indiana leaves his post—whether that’s in 2024 or afterward.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, passes abortion measure
Passage of Issue 2 makes Ohio the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes. Meanwhile, Ohio became the seventh state where voters decided to protect abortion access in the past year.
ELECTION UPDATES: Whitfield declares victory in Lawrence; Hogsett winning big; Finkam wins in Carmel
Results have begun to roll in for the Carmel mayor’s race. Meanwhile, supporters of Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and other Democratic city-county candidates are gathering at the Kountry Kitchen soul food restaurant to await the vote tallies. The Heirloom at N.K. Hurst is the site of the Republican gathering for mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve and his supporters.
Marion County sees slight increase in Municipal Election turnout
Far more voters chose to vote early in this year’s Municipal Election compared with the last one in 2019.
In Indy visit, Donald Trump Jr., Jim Banks offer vision for parallel economy
Donald Trump Jr. and U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Indiana)were joined by Michael Seifert, founder and CEO of PublicSq., a digital marketplace of businesses that support conservative causes.
Indiana’s neighbor to vote on marijuana legalization. Advocates say there’s a lot at stake.
If the ballot measure passes, Ohio would become the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use.
Curtis Hill tries for a comeback with gubernatorial bid
Five years removed from a groping scandal that derailed his political ambitions, the former attorney general is working to rehabilitate his image as he revs up his campaign for the Republican nomination.
Election primer: A roundup of IBJ’s municipal campaign coverage
Early voting is underway for Indiana’s Nov. 7 municipal elections. Here’s a roundup of IBJ’s campaign coverage for Indianapolis and the northern suburbs to help you get ready to cast your vote.
Shreve shifts campaign to issues beyond crime as election nears
The flurry of new proposals from Republican Jefferson Shreve, most of which came a little more than a week before he faces incumbent Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett in Tuesday’s election, left some political experts scratching their heads.
Indiana legislative group weighs cannabis legalization, but fails to make recommendations
The Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development is examining “the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Indiana as it relates to workforce impacts and teen use.”
Shreve proposes property-tax freeze for some Indianapolis homeowners
Mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve this week rolled out a proposal to freeze property taxes in Indianapolis for residents older than 65 and those seeing drastic increases in assessed home values.
Trump endorses Mike Braun in Indiana governor’s race
The former president said Braun—an Indiana senator—is working hard to “support our law enforcement, secure our borders and stop the woke fascist mob trying to destroy our country.”
Early voting in municipal election down so far; absentee ballot requests double
The City-County Building and the city’s eight satellite early-voting locations saw 5,467 voters over the weekend—the first in which the satellite locations were open.
Secretary of State Morales doles out $308K in spot bonuses
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales has given a spot bonus to nearly every employee in his office this year—including a family member and his former campaign manager.
Moms for Liberty unexpectedly finds itself at center of Carmel mayoral race
The polarizing nature of Moms for Liberty, which has gained name recognition for its push to pack school boards with its endorsements, has spurred some left-leaning political candidates to capitalize on opposition to the group and stir voters against their conservative opponents.