Gubernatorial hopeful McCormick proposes lobbyist gift ban, other transparency measures
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick’s transparency plan also calls for a sexual harassment reporting system, which she said has been overdue.
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Will Indiana’s next governor champion the LEAP district in Lebanon?
More than two years after Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Indiana Economic Development Corp. quietly disclosed plans for the 9,000-acre campus in Boone County, the endeavor’s future now largely depends on the guidance of the next governor.
Q&A: How lieutenant governor candidates plan to use the limited role to tackle economic development
The lieutenant governor is the second highest office holder in state government and has several duties that include serving as the president of the Indiana Senate and overseeing two dozen departments.
Zuckerberg says White House pressured Facebook over COVID-19 content during pandemic
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also said he would no longer donate money to widen election access for voters after dishing out more than $400 million for that purpose in 2020.
7th Circuit rules Indiana can enforce reasonable ballot access restrictions for political candidates
Indiana’s requirements for ballot access by petition are constitutional, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week in upholding a lower court’s ruling.
McCormick releases property tax plan with targeted relief, cap on increases
Jennifer McCormick’s plan follows the release of Republican frontrunner Mike Braun’s tax plan in an election in which property tax relief continues to emerge as a top priority.
Democratic governor nominee blasts GOP-led diploma redesign
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick on Monday denounced an ongoing high school diploma redesign as “dismantling” educational rigor in favor of filling positions at Hoosier companies facing worker shortages.
Banks unresponsive to debate invitation for U.S. Senate seat
Sitting Congressman Jim Banks hasn’t yet accepted an invitation to debate from the Indiana Debate Commission, though both Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning have indicated their willingness.
Business groups await more details, urge caution on Braun property tax plan
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun’s lack of particulars on his property tax relief plan for homeowners has raised concerns that the tax burden could be shifted to business and agricultural property owners.
UPDATE: Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
In choosing Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and generous aid to families.
Harris formally wins Democratic presidential nomination in virtual roll call
Democratic delegates have selected Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s presidential nominee, according to final vote results released late Monday by the Democratic National Committee.
Lieutenant governor candidates to meet at agriculture-themed debate
Agriinstitute, a Danville-based agricultural advocacy group, will host the Aug. 13 debate. It’s scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ Purdue Extension Building.
Harris focuses on vice presidential search as deadline nears
Public speculation about Harris’ selection has swirled around a cast of governors and senators, many from competitive swing states that could determine the outcome of the election.
Biden seeks to defend legacy in address about his campaign exit
President Joe Biden delivered a somber, reflective speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening in his first remarks to the nation since his monumental decision to end both his reelection campaign and political career.
Harris previews presidential campaign priorities, women’s rights focus in Indy speech
Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, focused her message on the fight for a variety of rights. “We are witnessing a full-on assault on hard-fought, hard-won freedoms,” she said.
Election officials fear Postal Service won’t be ready for ballot surge
State election directors from across the country voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal Service official Tuesday that the system won’t be able to handle an expected crush of mail-in ballots in the November election.
Harris heads to Wisconsin and Indiana, powered by endorsements, money and delegates
Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to be in Indianapolis on Wednesday to speak at the annual convention for the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta.
Three Indiana gubernatorial candidates agree to televised debate
Republican Sen. Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater are scheduled to participate in the Oct. 24 debate.
UPDATE: Entire Indiana delegation votes to endorse Harris as Democratic presidential nominee
Indiana delegates to the Democratic National Convention voted unanimously Monday evening to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee.
Trump’s campaign quickly pivots to Harris after Biden announces decision to leave the race
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign advocates spent weeks preparing for the possibility that Biden might exit the race, readying a bevy of attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris that they unleashed Sunday.