What a Difference a Decade Makes
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. Indiana has never been quick to embrace change. Whether it was dragging its feet on Sunday retail alcohol sales, holding out …
Welcome Back, Crista
Crista Carlino is back in the Council Democrat caucus In a statement tonight from the caucus… “As members of the Indianapolis City-County Council, we take …
Carlino Apologizes, Steps Down from Leadership Roles
Councilor Crista Carlino announced her resignation as Chair of the City-County Council’s Investigative Committee and other committee leadership roles, effective immediately. In a letter to …
Carlino Removed from Caucus
Sources are telling Indy Politics that Indianapolis City-County Councilor Crista Carlino was removed from the Democratic caucus this evening. Carlino, who represents District 11 and chairs …
State Unemployment Remains Below National Average
Indiana’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in May, outperforming the national rate of 4.2%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, At the same …
Braun replaces IEDC board members with new appointees
by Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle June 23, 2025 The Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s board makeup will look different at Wednesday’s meeting following Gov. Mike …
A Few Minutes with Mike
Indiana Governor Mike Braun says he plans to replace the entire board of the Indiana Economic Development Commission. He also says that despite his orders …
The Force Is Strong in Indiana, But Is It Wise?
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. Allow me to combine two of my favorite worlds: politics and total geekdom. I’ve always loved Star Wars, but I have …
The Rise and Fall of the Marion County Democratic Party — or How to Fumble a Supermajority
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. There was a time—not that long ago—when the Marion County Democratic Party looked like an unstoppable political machine. They had the …
Diego Doubles Down
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales was in the hot seat this week, but if lawmakers expected apologies, they didn’t get them. Morales appeared before …