Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers while building real estate empire
If not successfully appealed, the order would strip Trump of his authority to make strategic and financial decisions over some of his key properties.
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Indiana Supreme Court rules state law limits corporate contributions to super PACs
Indiana election law’s silence on corporate contributions to independent-expenditure political action committees means such contributions are prohibited or otherwise limited, a split Indiana Supreme Court has ruled.
Biden making unprecedented move by joining UAW picket line
Labor historians say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike, even during the tenures of the more ardent pro-union presidents such as Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry Truman.
Former state Rep. John Jacob to run for Jack Sandlin’s Senate seat
A polarizing figure, the former Indiana representative attracted controversy for his graphic protests of abortion and for statements he made about Catholics and Muslims.
U.S. braces for possible costly government shutdown
On Oct. 1, the U.S. government is set to shut down, unleashing real and wide-ranging financial hardship on American families, workers and businesses.
Adrianne Slash and Linda Heitzman: AI profiles of candidates include made-up stuff
We had Bard profile the mayoral races in Carmel, Evansville and Indianapolis. Each report came back in seconds.
State agencies, regulators, lawmakers brace for AI future
Fears about the potential misuse or unintended consequences of AI prompted more than half of all U.S. states to introduce AI legislation in the 2023 legislative session.
AI improved the state’s COVID tracking and response
Developments in artificial intelligence during the pandemic greatly improved the COVID-19 screening, diagnostics and prediction process, according to a 2021 study by the National Institutes of Health.
Sen. Jack Sandlin, former council member, dies at 72
The Republican, a retired police officer, represented parts of southern Marion County and northern Johnson County.
U.S. Senate hopeful Rust files suit over state law that keeps him off ballot
John Rust, chairman of the board of Seymour-based egg producer Rose Acre Farms, argues that a 2021 state election law “creates a cycle of voter disenfranchisement.”
Former Indiana congressman sentenced to 22 months in prison for insider trading
Steve Buyer was convicted in connection with insider trading involving the $26.5 billion merger of T-Mobile and Sprint, announced in April 2018, and illegal trades in the management consulting company Navigant.
Wife of Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett files for divorce
Stephanie Hogsett filed a petition for dissolution of marriage in Johnson County on Sept. 8, court records show.
Indiana state senator says he’ll resign, citing `new professional endeavors’
Indiana Sen. Jon Ford, who is chairman of the Senate Committee on Elections, was first elected to the seat in 2014. He was reelected in 2018 and 2022.
Indiana business leaders form coalition to boost civic engagement
The group hopes to improve civic education in a state that ranks among the bottom nationally when it comes to voter registration and turnout.
Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges in long-running probe
President Joe Biden’s son has also been under investigation for his business dealings. The special counsel has indicated that charges of failure to pay taxes on time could be filed in Washington or in California, where he lives.
Club for Growth endorses Mike Braun for governor
The Washington, D.C.-based political action committee first endorsed Braun in his 2018 Senate campaign, in which he defeated incumbent Democrat Joe Donnelly.
Caucus to select interim Westfield City Council member to succeed late councilor
Westfield City Council member Joe Edwards, a lifelong resident of Westfield, died Friday morning at age 83 following a long illness.
From Hawaii to Taiwan, state picks up tab when legislators hit the road
From 2019 to 2022, legislators attended conferences across the country and even the world. The few international trips included Germany, Canada and Taiwan, while major cross-country trips spanned Hawaii, Texas and Florida.
Gubernatorial candidate Chambers launches first campaign ad
Brad Chambers’ campaign said the one-minute video was backed by a seven-figure ad buy across the state. It came just 21 days after he entered the race.
Campaign finance contribution case on Indiana Supreme Court’s docket
Thursday’s hearing dealt with whether Indiana’s election code prohibits or limits corporate contributions to political action committees that engage in independent campaign-related expenditures.