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.
Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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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.