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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.
Pence quits presidential race after struggling to gain traction
Former Vice President Mike Pence is the first major candidate to leave a race that has been dominated by his former boss-turned-rival, Donald Trump, and his struggles to underscore just how much Trump has transformed the party.
Castleton-Geist district boasts most expensive race for City-County Council
The race for an open seat pits 23-year-old Democratic upstart Nick Roberts against Republican Natalie Goodwin, a 34-year-old mother of three.
Hogsett, Shreve return to riot response, criminal justice system review in final debate
At their final debate before the Indianapolis mayoral election, Democratic incumbent Joe Hogsett and Republican challenger Jefferson Shreve clashed on several issues, including economic development, city policies and animal welfare.
Donald Trump Jr., Rep. Jim Banks to hold town hall in Indianapolis
Donald Trump Jr. and U.S. Rep. Jim Banks will participate in a town hall next month as the sitting Republican congressman from northeastern Indiana makes a bid for an open U.S. Senate seat in 2024.
State lawmaker panel weighs solutions to Indiana’s lawyer shortage
Indiana has about 2.3 lawyers per 1,000 residents—below the nationwide average of four lawyers. That puts the state in the bottom 10 nationally for available counsel.
State lawmaker pension panel recommends 13th check, cost-of-living adjustment
Indiana should move from ad hoc public retirement benefit increases to a long-term approach that guarantees former public employees a 13th check or cost of living adjustment, or COLA, annually, an interim committee recommended Tuesday.
Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal
Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana becomes the fourth nominee, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump and hardline GOP lawmakers.
Republicans pick Tom Emmer as nominee for House speaker as they try for third time
The House has been without a speaker since the start of the month after a contingent of hard-line Republicans ousted Kevin McCarthy.
Sue Finkam significantly outraises Miles Nelson in Carmel mayoral race
Finkam and Nelson are running to succeed seven-term Mayor Jim Brainard and lead a city that has grown from suburb of 30,000 people into a regional powerhouse with more than 100,000 residents, more than 150 corporate headquarters and 148 roundabouts (and counting).
Indy mayoral candidates debate handling of riots, housing, public safety
A question repeatedly posed by the Shreve campaign and other Marion County Republicans was asked Monday: Where was Hogsett during 2020’s downtown riots?