Ethically Speaking
In his weekly briefing with reporters, House Speaker Brian Bosma outlines what the House is looking at regarding ethics reform as well as other issues …
Indiana Chief Justice Focuses on Modernizing Court Operations
By Ashley Shuler TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS — The first female chief justice in Indiana’s history, Loretta Rush, delivered the 2015 State of the Judiciary address Wednesday, …
Indy-Area Republicans Unveil Anti-Crime Initiative
Indianapolis area Republican members of the Indiana Senate unveiled Wednesday their plan to tackle rising crime in the Capitol city and other parts of the …
A Non-Political Perspective on Pence
In order to get a feel for what regular non-political people thought of Governor Mike Pence’s State of the State address I interviewed my wife, …
Pence Calls for “Balanced Budget” Amendment to State Constitution
In his third State of the State address, Indiana Governor Mike Pence is calling for a balanced budget amendment to the State Constitution. The Governor’s …
Poll Gives Pence, Lawmakers High Marks; Strong Support for School Choice
A new poll released by Americans for Prosperity gives high marks to Governor Mike Pence and Indiana lawmakers, while showing strong support for expanding vouchers …
Carson to Serve on House Intelligence Committee
POLITICO is reporting that 7th District Congressman Andre Carson is being appointed to the House Intelligence Committee. Carson was named by Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi …
Bill Introduced to Change State Board of Ed
Republican State Senator Travis Holdman has introduced legislation which would change the make up of the State Board of Education (SBOE). Holdman has filed SB …
Religious Freedom Can Be a Little Tricky
As Indiana lawmakers struggle with a proposed “Religious Freedom” bill, Professor John Hill of the IU McKinney School of Law tells Indy Politics it’s implementation …
Ritz Tells Parents to Prepare for Testing
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz released her second quarterly message to Hoosier parents. Her message focuses on preparing parents and students for the …