Council to start debate over transit tax-hike referendum
The debate over whether Indianapolis residents should be able to vote this November on an income tax increase to pay for improved public transportation will soon heat up.
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Political outsider Scott Willis seeks to oust veteran Kenley
Westfield resident Scott Willis says it’s not an ideal time for him to be running for an Indiana Senate seat. But after he spent time in the fall canvassing the 20th district, he decided he couldn’t keep waiting to see if six-term Republican Sen. Luke Kenley would retire.
Sen. Kenley holds sway over what’s funded—and what isn’t
Kenley, a former grocery store owner who was first elected in 1992, said he is running for office again because he wants to work on a long-term funding solution for shoring up Indiana’s roads and infrastructure.
Bitter GOP presidential contest could spell exciting Indiana primary
Depending on results from primary contests on March 15, Indiana could still be in play when Hoosier voters go to the polls on May 3, political experts say. And that could impact some major state races.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Moving state’s presidential primary not as easy as it sounds
Voters and politicos around the state have long called for Indiana to move up its presidential primary. But doing so requires solving logistical issues that have not been tackled.
Hamilton County GOP to caucus March 16 to fill vacant council seat
Jim Belden, who died Feb. 14, had previously held the seat since 1993.
Lawmakers confirm Holcomb as lieutenant governor
Indiana lawmakers voted Thursday to confirm a replacement for former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann, who stepped down Wednesday from her position as the state's second-in-command.
Indiana lieutenant governor nears official resignation
Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann is serving her final hours in office before her resignation takes effect Wednesday afternoon.
House GOP makes last-ditch effort on road funding bill, tax hikes
Indiana House Republicans are tying Gov. Mike Pence’s extra Regional Cities funding to the bill, along with a 13th check for pensioners.
Mitch Daniels will take part in Super Tuesday watch party
The former governor who considered running for president will be part of a Q&A and panel discussion at Purdue University, where he is now president.
Coats joins growing list of public officials backing Rubio
The Republican senator from Indiana echoed comments from other lawmakers who are sticking closely to the message that Rubio can unite the party.
Hoosiers give more to GOP presidential candidates overall, but Clinton leads pack
What’s most noticeable in the Federal Election Commission numbers is that Hoosiers don’t appear to be good at picking winners—at least not among Republicans.
Young to stay on U.S. Senate ballot after 2-2 vote
The state election board voted 2-2 along party lines Friday after hearing arguments from attorneys for the state Democratic Party and tea party-backed GOP Rep. Marlin Stutzman that Young's campaign didn't submit enough petition signatures to meet requirements.
Cruz, Rubio remain eligible for Indiana presidential ballots
The Indiana Election Commission on Friday rejected two challenges to whether Canadian-born Ted Cruz may remain on the state's May 3 primary ballot. It also voted down a challenge to the eligibility of Marco Rubio.
Indiana election commission to hear Senate ballot challenge
The Indiana Election Commission is set Friday to hear a challenge to U.S. Rep. Todd Young's place on the ballot for the state's open U.S. Senate seat, after Democrats and his tea party-backed Republican primary opponent filed objections.
Democratic Party calls for firing over altered ISTEP report
The chairman of Indiana's Democratic Party called Thursday for the firing of a State Board of Education official who altered a report that detailed a so-called independent investigation into the ISTEP exam.
Trump: How did we get to this point?
How did a major political party produce not only “The Donald” but a whole crop of presidential candidates unable to do anything but ape him?
Trump to Carrier: Stay where you are or build in the U.S.
Trump, a frequent critic of trade deals, twice referred to Carrier as he discussed trade and jobs at a Republican presidential debate Saturday night in South Carolina.
GOP leaders say they’re stunned Young might not make Senate ballot
Senate President Pro Tem David Long, R-Fort Wayne, told reporters Thursday that if Young failed to file enough signatures to make the ballot, “it’s one of the most colossal mistakes I’ve ever seen.”
Stutzman joins Democrats to attack GOP rival’s Senate ballot
U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, who is backed by the tea party, piled on after Democrats raised questions about Todd Young’s candidacy and argued he was shy of meeting the requirement for ballot petition signatures.