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From 7–2 to 9–0? Why J.D. Vance’s Redistricting Fantasy Is a Political Darwin Award Waiting to Happen

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz, August 15, 2025

By Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. Every so often, Indiana’s political class gets bored and decides to play “What If?” with congressional maps. It’s fantasy football for …

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Indiana GOP lawmakers, politicos, pan prospect of early redistricting

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz, August 13, 2025

by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz and Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle August 13, 2025 “Optically horrible.” A “hard no.” In “bad form.” Hoosier leaders might be busy …

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Baird Fires Back at Opponent’s Claims, Pledges to Keep Fighting for the 4th District

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz, August 12, 2025

Indiana’s 4th District Congressman Jim Baird is pushing back against what he calls “disgusting and false attacks” from his opponents, while making it clear he …

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Indianapolis Unveils $1.7 Billion 2026 Budget with No Tax Hike, $5 Million in Fee Increases

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz, August 11, 2025

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration has proposed a $1.7 billion budget for 2026 that holds the line on taxes but includes roughly $5 million in …

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Haggard’s Running For Congress

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz, August 10, 2025

State Representative Craig Haggard, a Republican from the 57th district, who has recently been involved in a controversy over an AI-generated deepfake video falsely depicting …

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The Optics Here Are Uglier Than a Bad Photoshop Job

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz, August 9, 2025

By Abdul-Hakim Shabazz | Indy Politics Some scandals are a single fire you can put out. Others are a political Hydra — cut off one …

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Indianapolis to Unveil $1.7 Billion Balanced Budget Monday Night

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz, August 8, 2025

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett will present his 2026 city budget Monday night — a $1.7 billion spending plan that sources say is balanced, requires no …

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Map Maker, Map Maker, Don’t Make Me A Map

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz, August 8, 2025

by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. Every few years, Indiana politics coughs up an idea that’s less policy and more partisan fan fiction. Right now, it’s the …

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State agency plans aggressive new budget method to control growing Medicaid costs

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz, August 7, 2025

by Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle August 7, 2025 Over the course of a decade, Indiana’s per-enrollee costs for certain Medicaid recipients are expected to …

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Haggard Isn’t Backing Down: “This Is Personal. And It’s Disgusting.”

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz, August 6, 2025

State Rep. Craig Haggard isn’t playing politics right now. He’s playing defense — not for himself, but for his wife, who was reportedly targeted in …

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