Indy Crime & Punishment – Part One
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz Indianapolis saw its worst murder rate in 2020. The city saw 214 murders. That was 62 more criminal homicide than in 2019. …
Senate Democrats Unveil 2021 Legislative Agenda
Indiana Senate Democrats unveiled their agenda for 2021. It includes increasing the minimum wage and worker compensation benefits, police, and election reform. The Leon-Tailored Audio …
Nisly to Introduce New Bill To Restrict Governor Emergency Authority
Republican State Representative Curt Nisly says he will introduce a new measure on Thursday to end the Governor’s state of emergency that has been in …
Statehouse – Day One
On the first day of the 2021 Legislative session, COVID-19, patience, and flexibility were the words of the day. Both House Speaker Todd Huston and …
Republicans Introduce Bill to Take Control of IMPD From Mayor
State Sens. Jack E. Sandlin (R-Indianapolis) and Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) recently filed a bill that would create a five-member state board to oversee the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police …
Small Business Lays Out The Reasons Indiana Lawmakers Need to Pass Liability Protection
by Barbara Quandt Liability Protection is one of the key issues expected to come up in the 2021 Indiana Legislative Session that begins just after …
Indiana Issues – 1-2-2021
On this edition of Indiana Issues – Radio, Governor Eric Holcomb and Lt, Governor Suzanne Crouch take questions from the media on their 2021 Legislative …
Help for Older Foster Youth Included in COVID Relief Bill
By Dr. Maggie Stevens Measures to help older foster youth struggling during the pandemic were tucked into the latest COVID Relief Package signed by President …
Happy New Year!!!
We here at Indy Politics want to take a moment and wish all of you a Happy New Year! 2020 was tough for a lot …
Indiana Lawmakers and IndyGo
by Joseph Born The General Assembly should act to prevent further flouting of the transit-tax statute’s requirement that riders and employers pay their fair share. In …