If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Buy ‘Em
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. Politics makes strange bedfellows, but this pairing belongs in a museum. Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders — a Republican president and …
As If the GOP Needed One More Headache Before Fort Wayne
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. As if the Indiana GOP didn’t have enough problems heading into their convention in 12 days. While Diego Morales fights to …
Taxpayer Group: Data Centers Can Help, Not Hurt, Indiana Ratepayers
The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) says Hoosier taxpayers and utility customers can be “victors, not victims” in the AI and data center boom—if state and …
Hamilton County GOP chair says attacks on Morales tied to his race, accent
The chairman of the Hamilton County Republican Party says some of the criticism aimed at Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales would not have surfaced …
Good Bayh, Indy. Hello Ft. Wayne
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. I spent Saturday at two conventions in one building. Indiana Comic Con and the Indiana Democratic State Convention — same roof, …
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 …