5th District candidate Spartz seizes chances to ‘challenge and fight’
In both her business and governmental careers, Spartz is not afraid to disagree with anyone, regardless of political party.
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Court ruling against Indiana no-excuse absentee voting appealed
A federal appeals court also is being asked to enter an immediate injunction that would permit Hoosiers to vote by mail due to the pandemic.
Indiana’s limits on absentee balloting upheld by federal court
A motion for a preliminary injunction that would expand no-excuse absentee balloting in Indiana was denied in a Friday ruling in the Southern Indiana District Court. Judge James Hanlon found the restrictions on absentee balloting do not absolutely prohibit state residents from voting.
Efforts to lift up women help define 5th District candidate Hale
In every role Hale has held in her career, she has connected people, especially women, to opportunities for growth and success.
Federal judge orders counties to notify voters quickly when absentee ballots are rejected
The decision, issued Thursday by U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker, comes just months before a general election in which large numbers of Hoosiers are expected to submit absentee ballots by mail.
WISH-TV to launch weekly show covering politics in late September
The 30-minute show, called All INdiana Politics, will run at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays starting Sept. 27.
Indiana Election Commission declines to expand voting by mail to all
The commission allowed all voters to cast a ballot by mail for the June 2 primary, but Republicans have argued that it is not necessary to make that change for the Nov. 3 election because pandemic conditions have changed.
Indiana Black Caucus pushes for more police accountability
Marijuana decriminalization, enhanced protester protections and studying racism as a public health crisis are among the more than three dozen other points outlined by the caucus.
Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate
The choice made history by elevating the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters could play in the election.
Governor, House speaker say they’re committed to fully funding schools
But the leader of the Indiana Senate doubles down on his statement that he can’t guarantee full funding for schools that don’t offer an in-person option for students.
Indiana Senate Democrats targeting four Marion County races
The Indiana Senate Democrats Committee, the campaign arm of the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus, is expected to announce its “Flip List” on Tuesday morning, and four of the five races on the list cover parts of Marion County.
Ransomware feared as possible saboteur for November election
Federal authorities say one of the gravest threats to the November election is a well-timed ransomware attack that could paralyze voting operations. The threat isn’t just from foreign governments, but any fortune-seeking criminal.
Trump, GOP soften on opposition to $600 jobless benefit
Both sides say the talks have not produced much progress but they could be nearing a critical phase over the weekend and into next week.
Rep. Greg Pence criticized for race-related items sold at his mall
The Exit 76 Antique Mall in Edinburgh has more than 4 million items for sale by the merchants who rent booths, but sprinkled throughout the mall’s 72,000 square feet are also dozens of objects that trade in Jim Crow-era caricatures and stereotypes.
Former presidential candidate Herman Cain dies of COVID-19
Before becoming a political pundit and candidate, Cain was a highly successful food industry executive. He earned a master’s degree in computer science from Purdue University in 1971.
Notre Dame withdraws as host of first presidential debate
The university was set to host the inaugural contest between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Sept. 29.
Holcomb says he remains confident he can impose mask mandate, despite AG’s opinion otherwise
The Republican governor’s comments came a day after he announced the requirement, which is to take effect Monday, and less than a day after Attorney General Curtis Hill said the governor did not have the authority to enforce a mandate.
Lawmakers start debating possibilities for a virtual or hybrid 2020 legislative session
At issue is how to meet obligations under the Indiana Constitution that lawmakers hold a session in 2021—and meet at the capitol building—as well as the need to let the public participate in the process.
Two senators who asked for AG opinion say they won’t sue to stop Holcomb’s mask mandate
Attorney General Curtis Hill said in an advisory opinion—requested by five Republican senators—that state law doesn’t give the governor specific authority to require face coverings or to create penalties for failing to wear a mask. The opinion came just a few hours after Holcomb said a statewide mask mandate would take effect on Monday.
Democratic lawmakers call for special session, but House speaker says it’s not needed
The Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus, Indiana House Democratic Caucus and Indiana Black Legislative Caucus announced Tuesday during a press conference that they want lawmakers to come back to Indianapolis in August.