John Rust files to terminate U.S. Senate campaign
Rust, who was kept off the GOP primary ballot in May due to Indiana’s two-primary rule, said he “may” run for office again in the future, but he opted to “100% close” his Senate campaign.
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How Biden’s new order to halt asylum at the U.S. border is supposed to work
The measure takes effect immediately because the new policy is triggered when arrests for illegal entry reach 2,500. About 4,000 people already are entering the U.S. each day.
City-County Council approves mayor’s plan for new soccer stadium district
The City-County Council on Monday evening approved a major piece of the Hogsett administration’s plan to lure a Major League Soccer team to Indianapolis, advancing a proposal for a new professional sports development area intended to fund a soccer-first stadium.
Rokita: City should have submitted plan for first soccer district to state
The Hogsett administration wants to replace the original professional sports development area that the City-County Council approved last year with one that is focused near the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport. The City-County Council will vote on the second plan Monday night.
The rise and fall of Jamey Noel—and the top Indiana Republicans he knew along the way
Noel, who faces two dozen felony charges, including theft, ghost employment, official misconduct and tax evasion, has ties to dozens of state lawmakers and other elected officials.
UPDATE: Braun says he’ll participate in two general election debates
Gubernatorial hopefuls Republican Sen. Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater are set to debate at least once in October, their campaigns confirmed Monday.
In the pandemic, we were told to keep 6 feet apart. There’s no science to support that.
Congressional investigators are set Monday to press Dr. Anthony Fauci on why the CDC’s recommendation was allowed to shape so much of American life for so long, particularly given Fauci and other officials’ recent acknowledgments that there was no science behind the six-foot rule after all.
Joe Donnelly, former U.S. senator from Indiana, to step down as ambassador to Vatican
In a post on the social platform X on Thursday, the U.S. embassy to the Vatican confirmed Donnelly will leave the position July 8, but did not cite a reason for his departure.
UPDATE: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
A New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to a porn actor who said the two had sex.
Former secretary of state Sullivan hired at Indianapolis lobbying firm
Holli Sullivan previously served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 2014 to 2021, representing parts of Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties.
Indiana sees big spike in voucher students from wealthy families
Indiana spent roughly $439 million on its voucher program for the 2023-24 school year as enrollment in private schools hit a record high.
What will failed Indiana primary candidates do with outstanding campaign loans, contributions?
Per the Indiana Election Division, committees can either repay their loans, or the person or entity that made the loan can choose to forgive it.
Whitestown councilor and former WRTV reporter Tanya Sumner dies at 53
Whitestown Town Manager Katie Barr said the community “lost a dedicated leader who will leave a void in all our hearts.”
Governor says he won’t get involved in spat between city, Keystone over MLS team and stadium deal
Eric Holcomb told IBJ while he is hopeful Indianapolis will secure a Major League Soccer club—an effort Joe Hogsett announced during a public address on April 25—it will have to do so without having him play facilitator.
Softer federal stance on marijuana could boost legalization efforts in Indiana
Some advocates wonder if the proposed reclassification of marijuana could be the game changer that opens the floodgates for legalization in the state’s 2025 legislative session.
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg says he will resign after hostile workplace claims
An independent investigation led by an outside law firm found rampant instances of abusive workplace conduct at the FDIC, including sexual harassment, stalking and inappropriate supervisor-subordinate relationships.
Editorial: Midterm legislative retirements cheat voters out of ability to pick
Resigning right after a primary or general election cheats voters of the ability to pick the people who represent them. And it’s more common than you might think.
Water issues, pipeline play into Statehouse leader’s primary loss
Rep. Sharon Negele, R-Attica, said voters didn’t think she’d done enough to ensure local officials could stop projects related to water and solar that they didn’t like.
AG Rokita to be unopposed at Indiana GOP convention
Despite speculation that others might challenge him for the office, Attorney General Todd Rokita was the only candidate to file with Indiana’s GOP office by the deadline.
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
A proposed rule sent Thursday to the federal register recognizes medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for abuse than some of the most dangerous drugs.