Early turnout for Indiana primaries highest in two decades
The Indiana Secretary of State’s Election Division reports more than 157,000 early votes had been cast as of Wednesday.
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In Indiana, the deal to stop Trump may be backfiring
The race in the state is shaping up to be a last stand not just for Cruz, but also for the “stop Trump” movement, an unlikely confederation of activists and party donors.
Bob Knight endorses Donald Trump at Indianapolis rally
The former Indiana University Hoosiers coach, who was known for his brash and sometimes controversial manner, hailed Trump as “the most prepared man in history to step in as president of the United States.”
Cruz seeks boost by picking Fiorina as running mate
In need of momentum after a five-state shutout, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Wednesday at a rally in Indianapolis tapped former technology executive Carly Fiorina as his pick for vice president.
Kenley dominates fundraising, spending in District 20 race
The Noblesville Republican is facing political newcomer Scott Willis for Indiana Senate District 20, which includes parts of Westfield, Noblesville and Fishers.
Source: Cruz to tap Fiorina to serve as running mate during Indy stop
The Texas senator plans to unveil his pick for vice president Wednesday afternoon, less than a week before Hoosiers go to the polls.
Indiana primary ‘make or break’ in effort to stop Trump
Is this the last stand for the #NeverTrump crowd? Political insiders say Indiana’s crucial May 3 Republican primary contest is essentially Trump’s to lose.
Cruz to make ‘major announcement’ at downtown rally
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz plans the announcement Wednesday afternoon at a rally at Pan Am Plaza. Meanwhile Cruz and front-runner Donald Trump are courting Indiana voters by appealing to the state’s love of basketball.
Council committee advances mass transit funding plan
A proposal that would let Marion County residents vote for an income-tax increase to help fund expanded mass transit passed a City County Council committee Tuesday night.
Hamilton County schools worry how voter turnout will impact referendums
Hamilton Southeastern Schools and Noblesville Schools are proposing tax-raising referendums on the ballots next week. There’s concern that hotly contested primary races will bring naysayers to the polls.
City seeks to lead redevelopment of downtown IPS site
The Hogsett administration is in discussions with school administrators to take over decision-making on the 11-acre Massachusetts Avenue property and might even buy the site.
States, cities dishing out fewer tax breaks to companies
The drop comes in the face of a tough new accounting rule that will force governments to release more information about the deals and a presidential campaign that has both sides criticizing “crony capitalism.”
Wealthy first-time candidates seek Indiana GOP Congress bids
The districts at opposite ends of the state opened up with the decisions of U.S. Reps. Marlin Stutzman and Todd Young to pursue election to the Senate.
Trump’s 5-state sweep likely makes it Indiana or bust for Cruz
Ted Cruz is pouring his energies into Indiana in the hope that voters here give him a victory and keep his White House hopes alive. He plans two stops in Indianapolis on Wednesday, including a rally at Pan Am Plaza.
Van Susteren, Fox to tape show with Trump at Hilbert Circle Theatre
The ticketed event is open to the public.
Fishers receives Certified Tech Park designation
The designated area encompasses most of downtown, including the North East Commerce Park—where Launch Fishers is located—and part of the Nickel Plate District.
Cruz headed to Knightstown for Tuesday night rally; Trump coming back to fairgrounds
The Republicans are battling to earn a share of Indiana’s 57 delegates to the national GOP convention this summer.
Sanders plans Wednesday rallies at Purdue, IU
Recent polls show Bernie Sanders is trailing Hillary Clinton in Indiana as they vie for the Democratic nomination for president.
Amid candidates’ cooperation in Indiana, pro-Cruz PAC slams Kasich for Medicaid expansion
The move is a little ironic because Indiana also expanded health care for poor Hoosiers using Medicaid money available through Obamacare.
Poll: Young leads Stutzman in GOP Senate contest
The WTHR/Howey Politics poll found that Donald Trump’s support in the state does not appear to be translating to support for Marlin Stutzman in the Senate race.