Democrat Jennifer McCormick selects Terry Goodin as preferred lieutenant governor
As a state representative representing the 66th District in southern Indiana for two decades (2000-2020), Goodin became known as a “socially conservative Democrat.”
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Mike Pence’s foundation launches $10M election-year campaign to preserve Trump tax cuts
Advancing American Freedom released a 13-page blueprint Thursday with arguments being made to Capitol Hill and to voters in swing states, particularly in those that could decide control of the Senate.
Half-million immigrants could get U.S. citizenship under new plan from Biden
The White House announced Tuesday that the administration will, in the coming months, allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency and eventually citizenship.
Beckwith poses ‘serious threat’ to Braun’s campaign, says GOP powerhouse lawyer
Indiana Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun faces a “serious threat” to his candidacy after Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith was selected as his running mate, according to an internal campaign memo penned by prominent conservative attorney Jim Bopp.
Democrat announces run for lieutenant governor
Clif Marsiglio said in his campaign announcement he believes in “the fundamental right of individuals to make decisions about their bodies, beliefs and families.”
Indiana GOP Chair Hathaway to step down this month
Anne Hathaway, the first woman to serve as chair of the Indiana Republican Party, will be joined in her departure by Executive Director Joe Elsener.
Beckwith upsets Mike Braun’s pick for running mate at GOP convention
Republican delegates picked Beckwith, a minister, over Rep. Julie McGuire, who had been nominated by the party’s gubernatorial nominee and was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Black Church Coalition exits Faith in Indiana, taking new steps to influence Indiana politics
Over the next six to 12 months, the organization will be scaling up in order to play what one organizer called “offense” in a statewide push for efforts intended to decrease poverty, a root cause of crime.
Trump endorses GOP lieutenant governor candidate in Indiana
The move comes as 1,800 Republican party insiders prepare to choose on Saturday who’s on the ballot for Indiana’s second-highest office. It’s the first competitive lieutenant governor contest in decades.
Senator’s letter critical of hospital association casts shadow on 2025 health care discussions
A high-ranking senator accused the state’s leading hospital lobbying organization of being “responsible for the gradual breakdown of trust” between lawmakers and hospital systems after the most recent legislative session.
IEDC receives state approval for $88M in additional LEAP district funding
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. received the financial greenlight Tuesday afternoon to buy 1,400 more acres of land in Boone County for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District and make more infrastructure improvements.
DNC awards $70,000 to Indiana Democratic Party in down-ballot ‘boost’
The Indiana Democratic Party hopes to break GOP supermajorities in the Legislature.
How Indiana relies on ‘throwback’ delegate system to choose some high-ranking candidates
At their respective state conventions this summer, Republican and Democratic delegates will determine the running mates for their party’s gubernatorial contender by choosing the candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general.
U.S. Rep Jim Banks calls foul on treatment of Caitlin Clark
In a Tuesday letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Banks said Clark has experienced “resentment and repeated attacks from fellow players” during her first season with the Indiana Fever.
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.
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.