Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) was invited to the White House for the announcement of Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, but declined, preferring to speak with the nominee personally about their qualifications. (WIBC)
Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly has agreed to two televised debates with Republican Mike Braun and Libertarian Lucy Brenton in advance of the Nov. 6 election. (Indy Star)
Fort Wayne’s Planned Parenthood Health Center is closing effective today following several years of increased harassment and intimidation. (Journal Gazette)
House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) says he’s still not prepared to move forward with a total abortion ban in Indiana. (WFIU)
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Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is hitting back against allegations he touched four women in an inappropriate manner at an end of session gathering in downtown Indianapolis. (Indy Politics)
Scooter rental service Bird says it has no intention of shutting down operations in Indianapolis while its waits for city officials to iron out regulations—unlike its competitor Lime, which quit operating locally last week, at least temporarily. (IBJ)
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs says its $30 million share of $54 million in federal funding recently awarded to the state will be put toward local projects involving infrastructure, downtown revitalization and economic development. (Inside Indiana Business)
The University of Notre Dame announced Monday that country musician Garth Brooks will perform at Notre Dame Stadium. (South Bend Tribune)
