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Young, Bayh battle in race that could determine Senate leadership
With less than four weeks to make their case to voters, Republican Todd Young and Democrat Evan Bayh are in the throes of one of the most competitive U.S. Senate races in the country.
Bayh, Young Senate campaigns stock cash for final weeks
Indiana’s U.S. Senate candidates have plenty of money to maintain their deluge of television commercials leading into the Nov. 8 election.
Pence’s Indiana successor pick not certain Trump voter
Republican Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb isn’t guaranteeing that Donald Trump will get his vote for president. But he said the alternative of Democrat Hillary Clinton becoming president was “unsatisfactory.”
Mandatory flu vaccines remain a sticking point in Indiana
The issue has continued to flare up regularly since Indiana University Health fired eight employees in 2012 for refusing to get a flu vaccination.
Pence praises debater Trump, squelches talk of quitting ticket
Presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday received full support from running mate Mike Pence, who shut down talk of quitting the ticket despite his disapproval of Trump’s crude remarks about women. Pence also downplayed any disagreement with Trump over their stance on Syria.
Bayh’s wealth exploded after he left Senate, financial report reveals
Democrat Evan Bayh made $6.2 million since January 2015 while his net worth rose as high as $48.5 million, according to a personal financial disclosure report filed with the U.S. Senate late Sunday night.
Trump says ‘I disagree’ with Pence on Syrian stance
The GOP presidential nominee's statement that he and his running mate were not on the same page on the issue became the most tweeted moment of the second presidential debate.
GOP calls grow for Trump to step aside in favor of Pence
A chorus of Republican leaders on Saturday said vice presidential nominee Mike Pence is well suited to move to the top of the ticket if they can persuade Donald Trump to quit.
Pence says he won’t ‘condone’ or ‘defend’ Trump’s remarks about women
The vice presidential nominee said he was "offended by the words and actions described by Donald Trump," and he called on the GOP presidential nomineee "to show what is in his heart" when he appears at Sunday night's presidential debate.
Job hunt substantial part of Bayh’s last year in Senate
The Democrat held more than four dozen meetings and phone calls with head hunters and future corporate employers in the months after announcing his surprise retirement but before he left office, an Associated Press investigation found.
Indiana State Police expand vote fraud probe to 57 counties
State police are recommending all Indiana voters check the accuracy of their voter information, especially those voters living in the counties under investigation. State police say they don’t know how many voters may be affected.
Paving the way for more public-private partnerships?
Neither major-party gubernatorial candidate rejects using more so-called P3s in Indiana’s future. Both think the deals have their place, but they differ on when they should be used.
Attendance dip complicating Indy Eleven’s stadium quest
The Indy Eleven are succeeding on the field this year, but struggling to maintain their spot as North American Soccer League attendance leader. And serious concerns about the NASL’s future have emerged, casting an even bigger shadow over the local team.
Vaping bill sponsor admits ‘it did’ put people out of business
At an interim meeting of the Senate public policy committee, State Sen. Ron Alting said the law did create a monopoly and cause harm to small businesses. The law and circumstances of its passage are being probed by the FBI.
TV ratings for vice presidential debate lowest since 2000
It was the smallest audience for a vice presidential debate since 2000, when 29 million people watched Dick Cheney and Joe Lieberman square off.
Steady Pence gets wide praise, but Kaine lands jabs on Trump
Republican Mike Pence won bipartisan plaudits for a calm and collected performance in the vice presidential debate. But Hillary Clinton’s camp says Democrat Tim Kaine accomplished his mission.
New eco-devo VP wants to encourage ‘tech boom’ in Indy
Ian Nicolini, 33, will serve as vice president of Develop Indy after his whirlwind tenure as town manager of Speedway. As in his previous position, Nicolini is charged with attracting companies and jobs to the area.
Indy firm specializing in prescription discounts plans to hire 230
Rx Help Centers, which helps insured and uninsured patients extract discounts on brand-name and generic drugs, has grown rapidly since shifting its focus from individuals to employers last year.
Pence stays cool with Kaine on attack in running-mate debate
Tim Kaine repeatedly tried to bait Mike Pence into defending his running mate’s most controversial statements, but the Indiana governor deflected the attacks with the kind of discipline Republicans have been urging Donald Trump to display.