Holcomb touts green energy at COP27 climate summit in Egypt
While Indiana is making significant investments in solar energy, the state still relies on coal for half of its energy needs and is the Midwest’s biggest emitter of carbon per capita.
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Lawmakers: Giving AG power over prosecutors ‘least preferred’ route in dispute
A bipartisan group of lawmakers and justice system leaders that assembled on Thursday to consider how best to address county prosecutors with “blanket” non-prosecution policies agreed that handing authority to Indiana’s Attorney General isn’t the best solution.
Election leaves lingering questions for Indiana Dems, Indy GOP
The intensifying Republican dominance of statewide politics and heightened Democrat popularity in Indianapolis raise questions about how or when the opposing party can ever win a statewide or citywide seat.
Biden set to expand methane emissions rules amid push for more oil
The supplemental rule comes as President Biden has accused oil companies of “war profiteering” and raised the possibility of imposing a windfall tax on energy companies if they don’t boost domestic production.
U.S. judge in Texas strikes down Biden loan-forgiveness plan
A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness.
Indiana GOP adds to supermajorities, re-elects chamber leadership
Politicos on both sides of the aisle continue to watch a series of narrow wins across the state, which could grow or diminish the Republican supermajority.
Shackleford, a potential Indy mayoral candidate, to make announcement Thursday
State Rep. Robin Shackleford said she would make an “important announcement about her political future.” Should she run for mayor, it would set up a potential Democratic primary contest against Mayor Joe Hogsett, who has yet to say whether he will seek a third term.
UPDATE: Voters in Indiana reject 4 of 8 school funding referendums
That was not case in Westfield, where voters approved a property-tax change to help fund operations at the fast-growing Westfield Washington Schools district.
UPDATE: Several close races in the Indiana Legislature appear to show GOP gains
The Republican supermajority hold over Indiana’s House Chamber might grow following election results Tuesday night after two apparent upsets with margins of less than 1%.
UPDATE: Democrat Wilburn claims narrow victory in Indiana House 32 race
The newly drawn House District 32 includes Hamilton County’s Clay and Delaware townships and extends south into Marion County.
GOP limps toward U.S. House control with Senate still in play
It could take days to know the balance of power as officials count mail-in ballots in dozens of close races. And some may be subject to recounts and court challenges.
Hampton tops Phair in unofficial IPS election results
Hope Hampton, a small business owner who previously worked as a dean and school counselor, received endorsements and significant campaign donations from charter-friendly groups and their affiliated political action committees.
Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights
The Tuesday ballot measures came months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed to women nationwide.
Republicans maintain stronghold on Indiana’s congressional seats
Indiana Republicans won seven of the nine U.S. congressional races Tuesday.
Greg Garrison wins race to become Hamilton County prosecutor
The former conservative radio show host captured nearly 57% of the vote in his race against Democrat Jessica Paxson.
Beleaguered Morales emerges victorious in secretary of state race
Despite numerous controversies dogging his campaign, Republican secretary of state candidate Diego Morales emerged victorious Tuesday night, ending Democrats’ bid to land their first statewide election victory in a decade.
Kyle Walker’s win crushes Democrats’ hopes to flip Indiana Senate seat
Walker, who represents State Senate District 31, which includes all of Fishers, Geist and parts of Lawrence, had 19,848 votes to Democrat Jocelyn Vare’s 16,128 votes with 95 percent of the ballots tallied.
Todd Young wins a second Senate term, according to projections
Young maintained huge fundraising and organization advantages over Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, who struggled to gain attention from his campaign’s outset.
Voters in 5 states decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana
Almost half of U.S. states could allow recreational use of marijuana after Tuesday’s elections.
Did Statehouse drama doom battered Indianapolis bus project?
IndyGo and transit advocates argue three consecutive years of legislative efforts by state Republicans to kill the project led to costly delays, while opponents say the undertaking was never financially feasible.