Madison County prosecutor considering challenge to Attorney General Todd Rokita
Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings is exploring a possible bid at the Indiana Republican Party’s state convention in June.
Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Hoosier Lottery to buy downtown building for $9.1M
The Hoosier Lottery has leased two floors of the building at 1302 N. Meridian St. since 2011.
Amendment could affect who is eligible to run for state attorney general
The amendment to House Bill 1265 would add a qualification to run for attorney general, saying the person can’t have been disbarred or suspended without automatic reinstatement within one year of the election.
Senate passes IEDC land notification bill as water regulation attempts die
Indiana’s Senate on Thursday approved a bill forcing the state’s economic development entity to disclose large land buys. Legislation on chaplains in schools, mobile integrated health programs, farmland ownership and school referenda also passed the Legislature’s chambers.
Another Democrat announces for attorney general
Beth White, a former elected official and longtime attorney, announced Thursday she is running for the Democratic nomination for Indiana Attorney General.
Coalition touts bills to improve consumer lending in Indiana
Hoosiers for Responsible Lending on Wednesday hosted a press conference lauding two pieces of legislation at the Statehouse that they said would significantly improve consumer lending policy in Indiana.
First Dog Henry Holcomb dies at 13
The miniature schnauzer had survived a terrible dog attack as well as surgeries, a prolonged life-threatening auto immune disorder and bladder stones.
Disciplinary commission files to unseal Rokita agreement after contradictory remarks
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission on Monday filed a petition asking to release a conditional agreement signed by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita after he publicly denied wrongdoing following a settlement.
Judge denies request to quash attorney general’s civil demands
Two Indianapolis hospitals and a Goshen clinic will be forced to further answer civil demands on health care services provided to transgender Hoosier minors, a judge has ruled.
ACLU of Indiana announces new executive director
Christopher Daley will lead the organization following the retirement of Executive Director Jane Henegar.
New Indiana senator chosen in caucus
Greg Goode, former state director for Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young, will replace outgoing state Sen. Jon Ford in Senate District 38 after winning a caucus vote.
State spending $7.7M on new firefighting training sites
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Friday announced the first phase of a large-scale plan to expand physical firefighting training for Hoosiers.
Lottery ends fiscal year sending near-record amount to state
Although gaming officials celebrated the year’s high revenue and sales, they cautioned that three multi-state, billion-dollar jackpots—which boosted revenue—weren’t stable elements for future budgeting and planning.
Holcomb declares disasters in Johnson, Sullivan counties after storms
The National Weather Service said at least seven tornadoes struck Indiana, with two in Johnson County and one in Sullivan County. Four other tornados were confirmed in Howard and Clinton counties.
Hupfer loses bid to be RNC co-chair
Earlier in the day at the Republican winter meetings, Ronna McDaniel was easily re-elected chairwoman. It will be her fourth two-year term.
Congressman Jim Banks makes Senate run official
Northeast Indiana Congressman Jim Banks jumped into the 2024 race for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, becoming the first candidate in what is expected to be a crowded Republican field.
Indiana GOP chief eyes running for national party post
Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer is looking to move up — by running for the number two spot at the Republican National Committee.
Federal judge rules in favor of transgender softball player
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana sued Indianapolis Public Schools on behalf of a 10-year-old, who will no longer be able to play softball on her school’s all-girls’ softball team.
Vice President Kamala Harris to visit state legislators on Monday
The vice president will arrive in Indianapolis on the same day the Legislature kicks off a special legislative session to consider a bill that would ban most abortions in Indiana, a move she opposes.