ICC Story: Braun’s second legislative session — MIA or covert success?
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle March 2, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun appears to have had a quiet legislative session — his second since taking office — but his cabinet leaders were working behind the scene “...”
Krull Commentary: A president’s war, a grandmother’s worry
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com March 2, 2026 The day after the missiles flew into Iran, I found myself in an airport seated next to an older woman. I was on my way back to Indiana from a family gathering in Maryl “...”
Carmel library to host screening, discussion of documentary on Christian nationalism
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen March 2, 2026 A community group in Hamilton County is hosting a documentary screening and discussion focused on the relationship between religion and American politics. The nonprofit, From Strangers to Neighbors, will host a community screenin “...”
RACE FOR SENATE SEAT 23: Spencer Deery voted against redistricting. Now he’s fighting for his job
Editor’s note: The Purdue Exponent and The Indiana Citizen are working together on a joint project to give in-depth coverage to the race for Indiana Senate District 23. This is the first story in the series. BY RONAK MOHANTY Exponent Staff Reporter When President Trump’s redi “...”
Capital B: Gary High School Partners With Indiana Universities to Offer Free College Degrees
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Rayonna Burton-Jernigan Capital B Gary February 27, 2026 The gym at 21st Century Academy buzzed with chatter Friday as elementary, middle, and high school students gathered in the stands. Excitement rippled through the cro “...”
Votebeat Story: ICE won’t be at polling places in 2026 election, Trump administration official says
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Nathaniel Rakich Votebeat February 26, 2026 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administrati “...”
SINE DIE: Indiana lawmakers put a quick end to an extra short session on Friday
By TheStatehouseFile.com and The Indiana Citizen February 27, 2026 ‘A very long short session’: House minority leader comments on Sine Die 7:30 p.m. Democratic Minority Leader Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, summarized the session with a sports metaphor. “Since w “...”
CLEARED TO RUN: 2 women eyeing Statehouse seats survive candidacy challenges
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 27, 2026 Two candidates for the state legislature will remain on the May primary ballot, after appearing before the Indiana Election Commission on Wednesday and fending off strong challenges to their candidacies. Alexandra Wilson i “...”
NEW EFFORT: Braun Launches Faith-Based Institutions Initiative Led by Lt. Gov. Beckwith
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen February 27, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun this week signed an executive order tapping Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith to spearhead a “faith-based institutions initiative” with a set of goals that includes deepening those organizations’ involvement in †“...”
Chalkbeat Indiana Story: IPS adopts new student policy in latest move involving ICE lawsuit from Attorney General Rokita
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Amelia Pak-Harvey Chalkbeat February 25, 2026 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s townsh “...”