Law firm lands lucrative extension of contract in corruption probe
Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration wants Taft Stettinius & Hollister to continue with its investigation into his Democratic predecessor’s administration.
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AG Curtis Hill preparing to sue for defamation, lawyers say
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Hill has been accused of groping lawmaker Mara Candelaria Reardon and three legislative staffers at a bar after the Indiana legislative session ended in March.
Trump draws heavy criticism for doubting own intel, siding with Putin
Donald Trump’s comments in Russia drew a quick formal statement—almost a rebuttal—from his director of national Intelligence, Dan Coats, the former U.S. senator and congressman from Indiana.
Indiana attorney general contests special prosecutor role
Lawyers for Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill have filed court papers challenging the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate whether he drunkenly groped a lawmaker and three legislative staffers.
Pence family gas stations left costly environmental legacy
The collapse of Kiel Bros. Oil Co. in 2004 was widely publicized. Less known is that the state of Indiana—and Kentucky and Illinois—are still on the hook for millions of dollars to clean up more than 85 contaminated sites.
Judge orders Marion County to offer even more early-voting sites
Marion County voters will have at least six locations to choose from if they want to cast early votes in this fall’s general election, according to consent decree signed this week by a federal judge.
Republican woman publicly accuses Curtis Hill of inappropriate touching
A Republican staffer has come forward to publicly accuse Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill of touching her inappropriately at a party, the third woman to do so.
Democrats planning long-shot bid to block high court nominee Kavanaugh
Senate Republicans are pledging a swift confirmation process that would put Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on the bench before the new term opens Oct. 1—and there is little Democrats can do to stop them.
New poll shows Donnelly trailing Braun in tight race
One of the first independent polls of the general election season shows Indiana’s U.S. Senate race slightly leaning Republican.
Three Indiana U.S. Senate candidates agree to two televised debates
The two debates will be broadcast statewide with live streaming and will also be available nationwide via C-SPAN.
Embattled AG Curtis Hill defiant at press conference: ‘I want my name back’
Responding to allegations of misconduct and a hail of calls for his resignation last week, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill on Monday morning reiterated that he has been falsely accused and wants an impartial investigation into the claims.
Second woman comes forward to describe alleged unwanted touching by Curtis Hill
A staff member for the Indiana Senate Democrats said Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill began rubbing her back at an Indianapolis bar where she gathered with colleagues to celebrate the end of the annual Indiana General Assembly.
Attorney General Curtis Hill says he is not resigning
Amid growing calls for his resignation, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill said Friday that the groping allegations against him “are vicious and false.”
Gov. Eric Holcomb, top state Republicans call for AG Curtis Hill to resign
House Speaker Brian Bosma and Senate Pro Tem David Long released a joint statement Thursday evening saying they believe the state lawmaker and legislative staffers who have accused Hill of inappropriately touching them. Gov. Eric Holcomb followed minutes later with a statement agreeing with Bosma and Long.
Political observers: Attorney General Curtis Hill could survive allegations of groping
Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody has called on Hill to resign after a published report of allegations that he inappropriately touched four women at an Indianapolis bar, including a lawmaker.
Indianapolis to host 2019 Young Democrats of America National Convention
A bid to host the convention by the Indiana Young Democrats topped efforts by groups from Pittsburgh, Minneapolis and Chicago.
IBJ PODCAST: VP Mike Pence’s ‘Path to Power’
Host Mason King interviews Andrea Neal about her soon-to-publish book, “Pence: The Path to Power,” which examines how Indiana native Mike Pence rose from a skilled debater in high school to the vice president of the United States.
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard to seek 7th term
The 64-year-old Republican told IBJ that he hasn’t made a formal announcement, but he has been telling anyone who asks him that he will run again.
Lawsuit challenges constitutionality Indiana’s abortion laws
The suit filed Thursday by organizations including the Whole Woman's Health Alliance says the state's laws have "severely limited" a woman's access to abortions.
Justices weigh in on partisan redistricting in 2 states but offer no broader outlines
In cases involving districts in Wisconsin and Maryland, the U.S. Supreme Court sidestepped ruling on whether electoral maps can give an unfair advantage to a political party.