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Republican decision on secretary of state race could show reach of Jim Banks’ influence

June 15, 2026
Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana Republicans will be doing more this coming weekend than deciding a turbulent race for their secretary of state nomination.

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Indiana takes on powerful hospitals by capping prices they charge employers

June 15, 2026
Phil Galewitz and Samantha Liss, KFF Health News

Hospital leaders and other opponents of price controls argue that the strategy doesn’t address the root causes of high hospital prices, such as rising labor, drug, and technology costs, and that the caps will force hospitals to cut services.

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Trump tried to block state AI regulations, but some states are forging ahead

June 14, 2026 | Associated Press

States are scrutinizing how chatbots interact with children, how employers use AI and what developers must do to prevent an AI-caused catastrophe.

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Candidates for Indy mayor weigh in on proposed tax hike

June 12, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Several Democrats have already lined up to run in the Indianapolis mayoral primary in less than a year.

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Porter County Council president says support of Bears tax cost him election

June 11, 2026 | Abriana Herron, Inside INdiana Business

Andy Vasquez, who lost his Republican primary bid for reelection, said community opposition to a proposed 1% food and beverage tax authorized under Indiana Senate Bill 27 became a defining issue in the race.

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Indiana rejects, cancels voter registration for more than half of flagged immigrant Hoosiers

June 9, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Voting rights advocates are seeking a preliminary injunction, arguing that the law unfairly forces burdens on naturalized citizens with temporary credentials.

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Closed primaries in vogue with Indiana Republicans, but how would they work?

June 8, 2026 | Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The issue has received increased attention following a tight state senate race that featured allegations of crossover voting.

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Braun: Bears stadium ‘not a done deal’ but he’s ‘feeling good’ about Hammond’s chances

June 8, 2026 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

While Braun did not discuss any details of signing agreements with the Bears, he did note that work beginning on a new stadium is still years away.

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Bears, state move toward formal stadium agreement as work happens behind the scenes

June 7, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

Two sources familiar with conversations between the state and the Bears said no formal deal or letter of intent has been finalized, though each described the sides as “very close” to putting pen to paper.

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Beau Bayh defeats Blythe Potter for Democratic secretary of state nomination

June 6, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle and Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Bayh earned 61% of delegate votes, according to convention results. Party officials said 2,269 delegates cast ballots Saturday afternoon, with one blank ballot submitted.

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Chicago Bears pick Indiana for new stadium, but hurdles remain for project

June 5, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey and Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business and Danny Ecker, Crain's Chicago Business

The Bears said in a statement that its board of directors met and voted to move forward with Hammond.

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Indiana Senate’s No. 2 Republican steps down from post after split from Bray

June 4, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Sen. Chris Garten is a favorite of Trump supporters who want him to challenge Senate leader Rodric Bray.

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The Bears said Chicago wasn’t in play. Records point to a different story.

June 4, 2026 | Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business

The discrepancy contradicts what the Bears told lawmakers crafting the Arlington Heights legislation and could deepen mistrust between the team and Springfield after months of negotiations over a stadium proposal.

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Indiana proposes reducing certain rules for child care providers, aiming at affordability

June 4, 2026 | Joey Harris

The rules address requirements for both child care centers and homes. They are designed to support both new and existing businesses while maintaining “the highest standards of health and safety for children,” the governor’s office said in a press release.

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Capital Group expanding Carmel operations, creating up to 200 jobs

June 4, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The company plans to invest $13.5 million to expand at one of its primary client service hubs at 12811 N. Meridian St.

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Governor suspends Indiana’s gas tax for 3rd time

June 3, 2026 | Joey Harris

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said there would likely be another suspension that goes until early August as well.

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Northwest Indiana sports commission awaits Bears decision before starting master plan

June 2, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The team has said it will pick between Hammond and Arlington Heights, Illinois, in late spring or early summer. Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott told IBJ on Monday he expects a decision within 30 days.

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Indiana Statehouse dome project sees delay, higher budget

June 2, 2026 | Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital Chronicle

A multimillion-dollar project that includes cleaning and maintenance of the Indiana Statehouse’s roof and dome has exceeded its initial budget and timeframe due to additional repairs.

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Hammond mayor ‘optimistic’ about Bears stadium after Illinois efforts falter

June 1, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey and Joey Harris

The NFL franchise has been considering going across the state line into Hammond for its planned $2 billion stadium and surrounding mixed-use development since December.

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Bears tax-break plan dies in Illinois as Springfield’s search for deal continues

June 1, 2026 | Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business

House staff and labor allies made an aggressive overtime drive to whip support for a bill the chamber had not seen and had reservations over because it was fundamentally different from the measure they approved in April.

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New records show $90K restitution fund payment to donor, nearly $500K in raises under Morales

May 29, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

As Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales faces mounting criticism and political pressure, newly obtained state records raise further questions.

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City-County Council leaders propose vehicle fee increases to pay for roads

May 29, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

The proposal, which is opposed by the mayor, calls for higher fees on county vehicle registrations to cover the cost of road repairs and meet a requirement set by the state Legislature to qualify for more road funding.

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