How Micah Beckwith’s legislative agenda fared at the Statehouse
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen March 5, 2026 When Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith laid out his policy wish list ahead of the 2026 legislative session — slowly eliminating property taxes, expanding execution methods to include firing squads and requiring the display of the Ten Com “...”
HOO HOO HOO HOOSIERS!: IU football coach Curt Cignetti receives Indiana’s ‘highest honor’
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Tyler Young TheStatehouseFile.com March 4, 2026 Indiana University head football Coach Curt Cignetti has another award in his trophy case: the highest honor in the state of Indiana. Gov. Mike Braun honored Cignetti “...”
‘WATCHING CLOSELY’: Faith leaders, separation of church-state advocates raise concerns about Braun’s faith-based initiative
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen March 5, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun’s executive order creating a Faith-Based Institutions Initiative spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is being met with concern by some religious leaders and advocates for the separation of church and state. W “...”
ICC Story: Former GOP mayor plans independent run for state’s top elections post
By Niki Kelly and Tom Davies Indiana Capital Chronicle March 4, 2026 Former Republican Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is shaking up Indiana’s race for secretary of state by announcing a run as an independent Wednesday. He will have to gather nearly 37,000 petition signatures t “...”
ELECTION HURDLE: Appeal challenges Wilson candidacy for GOP primary in Senate District 38
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen March 4, 2026 Although she survived a challenge to her candidacy last week before the Indiana Election Commission, Alexandra Wilson’s fight to stay in the May 2026 Republican primary race is not over. A petition for judicial review of the “...”
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 “...”
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 “...”