Glenda Gets to Stay, For Now
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz would remain as Chair of the State Board of Education through the next election under a new proposal …
Public Health vs. Public Safety
As Indiana deals with a growing outbreak of HIV in Scott and Jackson Counties, there appears to be a growing rift between public health and …
Return of the Matt
By Lesley Weidenbener TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence has turned to a former adviser to serve as the communications director in his office. Pence …
On the Air
We’re on the air this weekend talking about the remaining issues facing lawmakers before they sine die on April 29. . Here’s where you can …
The Statehouse Psyche
This past week I got to play judge at an event called “Hoosier Idol”. It’s an annual event at the Indiana Roof Ballroom hosted by …
Last Days of the Legislature
As Indiana lawmakers get ready to wind down the 2015 session of the General Assembly, leadership from the various caucuses is offering their perspectives on …
The Return of RFRA
Just when Indiana lawmakers thought they were past the controversy regarding the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) a religious group plans to call on them to …
Browning Out at INDOT
Governor Mike Pence announced today that INDOT Commissioner Karl Browning has resigned and named named Brandye Hendrickson as his replacement. Hendrickson has served as Deputy …
Two World Views on Earth Day
Indy Politics talks to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Hoosier Environmental Council to get their differing perspectives on the state of the environment …
War of Words
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz So there I was minding my own business this morning when I got this e-mail from a friend with the subject line, …