Indiana Sen. Jean Breaux dies after long illness
Breaux, who died Wednesday, issued a statement Monday saying she wanted to “focus on enjoying the time I have left surrounded by my loved ones.”
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Gubernatorial hopefuls discuss state’s role in economic development at Tuesday forum
The forum was the first of this year’s gubernatorial events to include all three parties, with Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater joining the stage, even though they face no opposition in the May 7 Primary Election.
State says Marion County Fair Board leader improperly used public funds
The Indiana State Board of Accounts has ordered Cindy Mowery—a prominent player in local politics—to pay more than $12,000 after an investigation found she inappropriately used public funds to pay for painting done at her personal residence.
Indiana Sen. Jean Breaux issues farewell-like statement amid ongoing health issues
The Democratic senator from Indianapolis said that “after a hard-fought battle with my health, the time has come for me to focus on enjoying the time I have left surrounded by my loved ones.”
UPDATE: Holcomb vetoes antisemitism bill, signs bill weakening public access counselor
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday opted to issue his first—and last—veto of the session, using it on House Bill 1002, a priority proposal to further define antisemitism, particularly in academic settings, citing concerns with a compromise reached in the final hours of session.
Candidate Chambers pitches 10-point economic development plan
Former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers, one of six Republicans running for Indiana governor, unveiled his “Play to Win” plan on Monday.
Gubernatorial candidate Reitenour lambasts debate, forum hosts for exclusion
Jamie Reitenour, who is being left out of at least two election events, urged other groups not to impose “self-contrived stipulations” and include all candidates in their events.
Indiana bans sister-city agreements with ‘foreign adversaries’
Hoosier municipalities hold 19 sister-city agreements with Chinese counterparts, two with Russian cities and one with a Cuban city, according to a list maintained by the Indiana chapter of Sister Cities International.
Bernie Sanders introduces bill calling for U.S. to adopt 32-hour workweek
The 40-hour workweek has been standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades. Now some members of Congress want to give hourly workers an extra day off.
Governor signs Indy tax district, foreign land ownership bills
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed three bills Friday including one that shifts the requirements for Indianapolis’ downtown economic enhancement district.
After TikTok bill sails through House, Senators pump brakes
If the measure were to pass this month, TikTok’s Chinese parent company would be forced to sell the app by September, two months before voters head to the ballot box—and Democrats are reliant upon young voters to goose turnout in key swing districts.
‘Message received’ on call for housing task force as Indiana slips in affordability
In light of a new report finding Indiana’s housing affordability worsened over the last year, a group of advocates on Thursday called on Gov. Eric Holcomb to establish a dedicated task force, saying lawmakers haven’t done enough to solve the state’s housing crisis.
Law regulating AI usage in elections takes effect
The law requires that candidates include a disclaimer when a political ad includes the use of generative AI, and it creates a path for legal action when candidates believe they are misrepresented.
Holcomb casts doubts on antisemitism ban, signs happy hour bill
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday strongly questioned a bill defining and banning antisemitism within the state’s public education system.
Judge blocks U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust’s attempt to access GOP primary ballot
The ruling means U.S. Rep. Jim Banks will be the only Republican candidate for Indiana’s U.S. Senate race in May’s primary election.
Holcomb signs university anti-‘viewpoint discrimination’ bill, 74 others
Six bills remain that Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb can sign, veto or allow to become law without his signature.
U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust’s last-ditch ballot plea now in hands of Marion County judge
Rust’s petition for judicial review was filed in Marion County Superior Court late last month, one day after the Indiana Election Commission voted unanimously to block his Republican candidacy.
Altered downtown Indy tax district legislation hits governor’s desk
Indianapolis’ planned Mile Square economic enhancement district will likely operate from a smaller tax pool and with a majority state-appointed board under state legislation.
U.S. House passes bill that would lead to TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell
By targeting TikTok, lawmakers are singling out a platform popular with millions of people, many of whom skew younger, just months before an election.
Trump, Biden clinch nominations, setting stage for grueling general election rematch
Both candidates dominated Tuesday’s primaries in swing-state Georgia, deep-red Mississippi and Democratic-leaning Washington.