Statehouse Redistricting
Indiana Republicans and Democrats are expressing disagreements over how legislative and congressional maps should be drawn as lawmakers prepare to engage in redistricting. Republicans are …
Indy’s Potential Budget Blues
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz I have been covering and writing about Indianapolis’ city budgets since 2004. I’ve seen some reasonable budgets and some not-so-great budgets. The …
Crouch offers H.E.L.P. to Rural Communities
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced the new Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program at a news conference held …
Hogsett Unveils 2022 Budget
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett Monday night unveiled a $1.3 billion city budget with a heavy emphasis on public safety. The Mayor announced that Indianapolis will …
Young To Oppose Infrastructure Bill
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) Sunday says he plans to vote against the infrastructure bill. Young issued the following statement regarding his intent to vote …
Coming Back to America
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz I was recently asked what it’s like to be me? The pat answer I give is fantastic. However, the person asking the …
Indy Crime & Punishment
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett says he’ll propose new crimefighting resources when he unveils a proposed new city budget on Monday. Hogsett’s not offering details yet, …
ISU launches the Indiana State Advantage
Indiana State University Thursday announced what officials are labeling as a bold institutional initiative, the Indiana State Advantage, a three-pronged guarantee to entering freshmen that is …
Braun Skeptical of Infrastructure Bill
In a media call Thursday afternoon, Indiana Senator Mike Braun expressed skepticism at the way Congress was paying for a bill on infrastructure. The $550 …
A Few Minutes with James Briggs
Indy Politics speaks with Indy Star Metro Columnist James Briggs about state and local reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, crime in Indianapolis, and a few …