As Pence considers 2024 run, he seeks distance from Trump
Advisers and allies say they think former Vice President Mike Pence is likely to run for president, and insist he will not base his decision on whether Trump chooses to run again.
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Senate Republicans balk at Holcomb’s tax refund proposal
Indiana Senate Republicans effectively signaled their opposition to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s plan by presenting an alternative proposal aimed at providing some financial relief for Hoosiers during a period of record-high inflation.
Former IU law school dean asks for state disciplinary probe of AG Todd Rokita
Former dean Lauren Robel alleges Attorney General Todd Rokita made “false or baseless” statements on Fox News concerning an Indiana doctor who performed an abortion for a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim.
Jaworowski concedes House District 32 primary to Glynn following recount
After a primary race decided by a dozen votes, Republican Fred Glynn will face Democratic candidate Victoria Garcia Wilburn in November.
IBJ Podcast: The state has $6.1B in reserves. What will lawmakers do with it?
In this week’s podcast, IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener—in for vacationing host Mason King—talks about the upcoming special session with Peter Blanchard, IBJ’s new Statehouse reporter, and managing editor Greg Weaver, who has spent much of his career writing about and editing reporters who cover Indiana politics.
GOP abortion legislation still under wraps as special session looms
The Republican-dominated Legislature is expected to further restrict abortions during its special session starting July 25, but how far GOP lawmakers will go remains unknown.
Recount begins for ultra-close House District 32 Republican primary
In the May 3 primary, Fred Glynn of Carmel received 1,844 votes to 1,838 votes for Suzie Jaworowski of Fishers.
How much additional compensation will lawmakers receive during special session?
Each Indiana lawmaker will receive about $183 in “per diem” costs for each day the Legislature is in session, plus weekends. They also receive 57 cents for each mile driven. Learn what the full tab could be for the special session.
Indiana’s abortion laws may tighten even before Legislature acts
Lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana have conceded defeat in their fight to block two anti-abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last month to end constitutional protection for abortion.
Dems seek more taxes from higher earners to protect Medicare solvency
Under the latest proposal, people earning more than $400,000 a year and couples making more than $500,000 would have to pay a 3.8% tax on their earnings from tax-advantaged businesses called pass throughs.
As Indiana considers second tax refund, some wonder: where’s the first?
As of June 22, Indiana had issued about $245.6 million in refunds, according to the Department of Revenue. That’s about 45% of the $545 million Gov. Eric Holcomb promised to return when he announced the move in December 2021.
How should Indiana businesses respond to abortion debate? Very carefully, some say
Learn how Indiana business leaders are responding—or not—to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Two CEOs say they didn’t sign off on abortion-rights letter
Two local business leaders say they did not authorize the use of their names on a letter asking Gov. Eric Holcomb to work to protect the reproductive rights of Indiana women as lawmakers prepare to consider abortion restrictions at the governor’s urging.
Westfield to remain third-class city after city council rejects move to second class
Westfield failed to become the fourth Hamilton County city to upgrade its class status over the past decade. A move to second class would expand the city council and make other governing changes.
Supreme Court’s abortion ruling sets off new court fights
The fall of Roe v. Wade shifted the battleground over abortion to courthouses around the country Monday, as abortion foes looked to quickly enact statewide bans and the other side sought to buy more time.
IBJ Podcast: Ryan Vaughn talks sports, tech and whether he might someday run for mayor
IBJ reporter Mickey Shuey (in for vacationing host Mason King) talks with Vaughn about what he’s learned during his eight years as president of the Indiana Sports Corp. and why he’s leaving to take a job in the tech sector.
Abortion ruling thrusts some companies into divisive arena
The Supreme Court ruling comes at a time when companies have become increasingly reliant on women to fill jobs, and especially as they face a nationwide labor shortage.
New PAC aims to ‘recenter’ Indiana politics
The new Recenter Indiana PAC says it will support candidates, regardless of political party, who believe in bipartisanship, commit to problem-solving through reliable information and civil conversation, champion equality and reject violence.
Senate makes key breakthrough on gun laws, advancing new restrictions
The legislation would toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people adjudged dangerous.
Justice Dept. probe widens focus on invalid Trump electors
Federal agents investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday dropped subpoenas on people in at least two states, in what appeared to be a widening probe of how political activists supporting President Donald Trump tried to use invalid electors.