Bayh Wins Democratic SOS Nod, Pledges Day-One Audit and Swings at “Same Broken System”
Beau Bayh captured the Indiana Democratic nomination for Secretary of State Saturday, defeating Blythe Potter 1,383 to 885 — a 61–39 split on 2,269 ballots …
Bears Pick Hammond for New Stadium; Indiana Leaders Cheer, Caution Work Remains
A programming note: IndyPolitics was first to report, back in the spring, that an announcement was expected on the Bears coming to Hammond — at …
Garten resigns as Senate Majority Floor Leader
State Sen. Chris Garten, R-Charlestown, has resigned as Senate Majority Floor Leader effective immediately, stepping down from the No. 2 post in the Senate Republican …
No Illinois Deal Leaves Hammond Waiting on the Bears
The Chicago Bears are no closer to a new home after the Illinois General Assembly ended its spring session without a stadium deal — and …
Braun Extends Gas Tax Holiday a Second Time, Through July 7
Gov. Mike Braun is extending Indiana’s gas tax holiday for a second time, keeping the suspension of two state taxes on gasoline in place through …
Closed Primaries Sound Great — Until Someone Hands You the Bill
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. Every time a Republican loses a primary to a few crossover votes — see the ongoing Copenhaver-Deery slow-motion food fight up …
Diego: DC or Bust
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales has turned down a second job offer that would have allowed him to leave state politics ahead of a …
Council Introduces $100 Vehicle Fee for Roads as Downtown Killing Shadows Meeting
The Indianapolis City-County Council introduced a major road-funding plan Monday night built on higher vehicle fees, even as the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old in …
Simcox Has Seen This Before
There’s an old line about this town: stick around long enough and you’ll see everything two or three times. Sit with Ed Simcox for an …
Read Their Responses; No More Morales
If this were Family Feud, the host would slap the buzzer, the board would light up, and Diego Morales would already be heading backstage to …