Rokita, 0-3
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has lost another motion in his legal battle with Governor Eric Holcomb over emergency powers. The Governor sued the Legislature …
7th Circuit Rules Against Indiana in Voting Case
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday in League of Women Voters of Indiana v. Sullivan (previously called Indiana NAACP v. Lawson), rejecting the state of …
State Unemployment Remains Below National Rate
Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 4.1 percent for June, and the national rate is 5.9 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number …
A Different Perspective on January 6
by Jillean Long Battle It’s been more than six months since the storm on the Capitol and a little over a year since the 2020 …
Indiana’s revenue surge means surprise refunds, resilient budgets
by Chris Watts Last July, the COVID crisis had crushed Indiana tax collections by more than a billion dollars, and budget officials were bracing for the …
Forestal Found Dead
Former State Representative Daniel Forestal was reportedly found dead Thursday morning. The cause of death of the 38-year old has yet to be determined. The …
The Statewide Summary for 7-15-2021
The Lovely Mrs. Shabazz and I are on vacation this week, but I still want to make sure you have the news you need to …
Sports Betting Shows Mixed Results in June
Indiana’s sports betting volume slipped below $250 million in June even as revenue jumped to more than $25 million, a welcome result considering the state’s sportsbooks found little …
City-County Council Conflict
The Indianapolis City-County Council got an earful Monday night from Black Lives Matter and Indy 10 protestors. As the Council was debating the Mayor’s latest …
Just Let Them Teach
Although school is mostly out for the summer, there are still lots of educational issues to discuss including the impact of COVID-19 and vaccinations on …