Kelly Mitchell
Kelly Mitchell loves her job as state treasurer, but says she’s worried about the future of the country, so she decided to run for Congress.
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Mark Small
Mark Small, an attorney, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Beth Henderson
As a kid, Beth Henderson loved horses, so maybe it’s appropriate that the horses she owns now with her husband have become the best-known parts of her campaign for Congress.
Victoria Spartz
Victoria Spartz never wanted to work for the government. But she became frustrated with government regulations, so she got involved with the Republican Party to do something about it.
State allowing everyone to vote by mail for June primary
Supporters of a vote-by-mail system are hopeful the temporary expansion in Indiana opens the door for a permanent no-excuse policy.
Anonymous donors pay water and sewer bills for Fortville residents
Town Manager Joe Renner said some residents had bills as high as $100. He said the total donation was more than $210,000.
Crisis tests Indiana’s public health wherewithal
For years, Indiana has struggled to get sufficient funds and equipment for its public health efforts. Now, it’s in the biggest health crisis in decades and is trying to make do with funding that ranks among the lowest in the nation.
Indiana Democratic Convention to be held virtually
Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody announced Tuesday that avoiding a traditional in-person convention was “the safest way” to conduct the event.
UPDATE: March tax revenue for Indiana misses projections by 6%
State officials said Friday that they expect to receive $2.4 billion in federal rescue funds that will help make up for budget shortfalls.
Virus could push state jobless numbers to historic level
The number of Hoosiers filing for unemployment benefits has skyrocketed over the past two weeks.
Loan pool may help small businesses survive ‘hibernation’
Nearly $350 billion in forgivable federally backed loans could be a lifeline for small businesses and their employees amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Career OB/GYN thrust into spotlight as state battles COVID-19 pandemic
As Indiana state health commissioner, Dr. Kristina Box finds herself in the spotlight as the highest-ranking public health official in the state during the pandemic, which threatens to overwhelm hospitals.
Wondering if you qualify for unemployment? The answer is probably yes.
State and federal authorities have expanded the eligibility for unemployment benefits significantly, meaning if you’re out of work and didn’t qualify under the old rules, you likely will now.
Indiana Election Commission expands vote-by-mail options for Hoosiers
The Indiana Election Commission on Wednesday morning voted to make casting a ballot by mail an option for all voters, along with approving several other updates to reflect the new June 2 primary election date.
Short session was packed with activity
Indiana lawmakers were only at the Statehouse for 10 weeks, but they debated plenty of topics.
EDITORIAL: In the pandemic, a history lesson reminds us how far we’ve come
When this time of social and economic uncertainty passes—and it will—let’s rededicate ourselves to the city’s upward trajectory.
UPDATE: Indiana’s primary election moved to June because of pandemic
Gov. Eric Holcomb, Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer and Democratic Party Chairman John Zody announced the agreement Friday morning.
Holcomb signs bills related to health care, distracted driving
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed 84 bills on Wednesday, but has not made decisions yet on several pieces of controversial legislation.
Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in states’ jobless claims
The growing number of people filing for unemployment checks raises fresh questions about whether states have stockpiled enough money since the last recession to tide over idled workers until the crisis ends.
Wide swath of economy seeks share of COVID-19 rescue package
As Congress works on a rescue package to help shore up a U.S. economy hard hit by the pandemic, businesses from the solar power industry to casinos and hotels, along with doctors, nurses and educators are urging lawmakers to give them a share of the pie.