Top GOP gubernatorial contenders haul in donations
Three top GOP candidates for Indiana governor far outraised their fellow hopefuls in semi-annual campaign finance reports released Monday, with U.S. Sen. Mike Braun recording the largest haul.
Politics & Government
Gubernatorial candidate Curtis Hill talks race, education and scandal
Hill said his entrance into the race last week has forced primary candidates to identify a “true vision for moving Indiana forward,” dismissing the powerful war chests of his competitors.
Teamsters chief says he asked White House not to intervene if UPS workers strike
Negotiations between the delivery company and the union representing 340,000 of its workers have been at a standstill for more than a week with a July 31 deadline for a new contract approaching fast.
Indiana ends fiscal year with $2.9B in reserves
Consumer spending that boosted state revenues has cooled after two years of above-average financial performance, bringing the state’s reserves back within a typical range.
Indy mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve unveils plan to combat crime
Shreve is calling for gun control measures, the hiring of a public safety director and more support to hire and retain police to fill a 300-officer gap.
Pence favors abortion ban even when pregnancies aren’t viable
Former Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, who is running for president, said “I want to always err on the side of life,” in explaining his views on abortion.
Biden plan to cut student loan payments could be in for legal battle
Starting this summer, millions of Americans with student loans will be able to enroll in a new repayment plan that offers some of the most lenient terms ever.
City-County Council approves proposals targeting gun violence
The Indianapolis City-County Council passed two gun-violence-related proposals Monday evening, but one of them calling for stricter gun-control regulations won’t be enforceable under state law.
Biden administration appeals order limiting its contacts with social media
Administration attorneys said in the motion filed at the 5th Circuit that the ruling was too broad and vague, and had the potential to chill government officials’ speech on important matters.
Merchants express concerns about Michigan Street ‘road-diet’ plan
At least seven business owners gathered at the corner of Michigan and Holmes Avenue with concerns about the economic impact of the “traffic-calming” project’s construction process, the removal of parking spaces and other issues.
Indianapolis to host annual conference for state lawmakers across nation
Speakers for the summit include Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush and local sports greats Peyton Manning and Tamika Catchings.
THC found in state lawmaker’s blood after crash, toxicology report says
Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas had the active ingredient in marijuana in his blood the day he was arrested for hitting a guardrail and driving the wrong way on an interstate entrance ramp, according to the report.
Indiana attorney general criticizes Target for Pride merchandise
The letter signed by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and the the attorney generals of six other states expresses legal concerns over Target’s “possible violation of fiduciary duties.”
Hogsett plans to push state to change road-funding formula
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett also announced a plan to spend at least $30 million more in 2024 on residential street and alley improvements, school pedestrian safety and increased traffic enforcement in bike lanes.
Ex-Indiana congressman’s sentencing postponed
Federal prosecutors say Steve Buyer should pay nearly $1.4 million to cover the legal bills of companies forced to incur expenses when he was prosecuted on insider trading charges.
Satanic Temple-affiliated band seeks Indiana Statehouse performance
A band with ties to The Satanic Temple wants to play at Indiana’s Statehouse in a bid for “religious liberty,” following a conservative Christian activist’s prayer rally at the site this spring. And it’s willing to sue to get in.
Indiana families no longer face textbook fees. Here’s how it will work.
Beginning this school year, after a law passed in the 2023 legislative session, all Indiana schools will be required to stop charging families for curricular materials, including textbooks, iPads, and Chromebooks.
Councilor Keith Potts announces run for Braun’s U.S. Senate seat
Potts, a Democrat in his first term on the City-County Council, works with several local not-for-profit arts organizations.
Indiana legislator convicted of drunken driving admits ‘horrible’ judgment
Rep. Jim Lucas of Seymour said he accepts responsibility and is getting professional help.
What’s Bidenomics? President now embracing term that foes use as slur
Only 34% of U.S. adults approve of President Joe Biden’s leadership on the economy, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.