Pelath says Dems will remain relevant despite low numbers
Indiana House Minority Leader Scott Pelath predicted the 2016 election “is going to be a very, very different election.”
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Group takes time zone debate to state educators
A group that wants all of Indiana to move into the Central time zone is again taking its push to the State Board of Education, armed with a report that says schoolchildren are being harmed by the Eastern time zone.
Pence’s favored food bank plays up faith
One of Gov. Mike Pence’s favorite charities is Midwest Food Bank, a faith-based alternative to Gleaners, the region’s dominant player in hunger relief.
Republicans to ‘tread lightly’ with bigger Statehouse majorities
Republicans on Wednesday celebrated Election Day wins that extended their legislative dominance and elected new House and Senate leaders.
Indy hospitality chief: “We’re at tipping point on taxes.”
In September 2013, veteran lobbyist Patrick Tamm became president of the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association, replacing longtime industry advocate John Livengood. Tamm’s hire came eight months after IRLA was formed by merging the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association and the Indiana Restaurant Association, both of which Livengood served as president since 1998.
Big Republican victories raise questions for Indiana Dems
Indiana Democrats are looking for places to rebuild after a drubbing that saw Republicans capture all three statewide offices on the ballot and build on their overwhelming hold on the General Assembly.
Turner wins election despite pending resignation
House Speaker Pro Tem Eric Turner defeated Democrat Bob Ashley on Tuesday, but has already announced plans to resign to take a job with a Christian leadership group.
GOP keeps supermajority status in Indiana House, Senate
Republicans maintained their supermajority position in both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly on Tuesday, assuring they can move their priorities essentially at will.
Republicans keep auditor’s office with Crouch victory
Republican Suzanne Crouch has won a full term as Indiana's auditor. Gov. Mike Pence appointed Crouch to serve as auditor following Dwayne Sawyer's abrupt resignation last November.
Mitchell holds treasurer’s office for Republicans
Republican Kelly Mitchell defeated Democrat Mike Boland and Libertarian Michael Jasper on Tuesday in the race for state treasurer.
Indiana congressional members all win re-election
Tuesday's vote marks the first time since 1986 that Indiana's entire congressional delegation has been elected in back-to-back elections.
Central Indiana candidate arrested at polling site
A central Indiana political candidate has been arrested for allegedly stealing other candidates' signs.
Forbes touts Indiana’s economic record, Pence’s resume
Publisher Steve Forbes tells IBJ why Indianapolis will host a national conference on innovation, why Gov. Mike Pence would make a good presidential candidate, and how the GOP should advance its agenda.
Republicans trying to preserve Indiana dominance
Indiana Republicans spent more than a decade building a strong grip on Indiana's state offices, and voters headed to the polls Tuesday to decide whether they should maintain that hold.
Number of Indiana students using vouchers jumps dramatically
Democrats released the numbers Friday, saying they are evidence that the voucher program supported by Republicans is stealing money from public schools.
Pence names new Homeland Security director
David Kane, who has been federal security director for the U.S. Transportation Security administration since 2005, will take over management of the state agency Nov. 24.
Bicentennial plaza planned by Statehouse
With the future of a state-owned downtown parking lot in limbo, Indiana is looking to a smaller space on the west side of the capitol as the site of a public plaza to commemorate the 2016 bicentennial.
UPDATE: Indiana’s high court hears IBM welfare case
Indiana's Supreme Court justices grilled attorneys for the state and IBM Corp. on Thursday about the company's failed attempt to privatize Indiana's welfare services.
Secretary of state candidates battle over voting issues
Democrat Beth White is banking that Hoosiers are ready for a change as she fights to unseat Republican Connie Lawson from the secretary of state’s office. Secretary of State Connie Lawson is asking voters for a full term in the office.
House Republicans look to protect supermajority
All 100 House seats are on the ballot next week. Republicans currently hold a 69-31 edge, controlling two more seats than the 67 needed to give them a supermajority.