BRAUN SEEKS REDISTRICTING: Critics say governor’s call for special session is ‘not democracy’
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen October 27, 2025 After weeks of anticipation, Gov. Mike Braun has announced he would sign a proclamation calling a special legislative session for the Indiana General Assembly to redraw the congressional district maps ahead of the November “...”
Evangelical pastor: Look to Jesus’ teachings to oppose Christian nationalism
By Steven Hinnefeld The Indiana Citizen October 27, 2025 Searching for a way to counter the authoritarian Christian nationalism that is gaining strength in Indiana? Christian theology and values could be a good starting point, a speaker at a public radio-hosted forum suggested Fr “...”
WHO’S ON FIRST? Braun, Beckwith confuse Hoosiers with muddled messaging on redistricting
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen October 24, 2025 When Indiana Senate leadership confirmed publicly on Wednesday that the Republicans did not have enough votes to support mid-decade redistricting, Gov. Mike Braun and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith issued their own responses, clea “...”
ARREST MADE: Pastor’s Son Charged with Child Sex Crimes; Draws Scrutiny to Life Church, Lt. Gov. Beckwith
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen October 24, 2025 FISHERS, Ind. — The son of Pastor Nathan Peternel — a longtime mentor and close ally of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith — has been arrested on seven felony counts related to child sex crimes, according to law enforcement and cou “...”
Hannah News Service: Mapping out moving pieces – Redistricting 2025
Indiana Insight Hannah News Service October 24th, 2025 Nothing simple in mousetrapped map mess: a possible way out? While he was personally seeking to negotiate a peace agreement in the Russia- Ukraine war with Ukraine’s president, President Donald Trump (R) took time away from “...”
Based in Lafayette story: Q&A with the Exponent 4 months after Purdue stopped distribution
This story was originally published by Based in Lafayette. By Dave Bangert Based in Lafayette October 23, 2025 The folks at the Exponent, the Purdue student-run newspaper covering campus and the surrounding community, found themselves riding a wave in the past week as champions o “...”
NEW LEGISLATOR: Rep. Randy Novak sworn in to fill Pat Boy’s remaining term
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen October 22, 2025 Randy Novak, former chief of the Michigan City Fire Department and president of the LaPorte County Council, was sworn in on Wednesday as the state representative for Indiana House District 9, filling the seat previously hel “...”
ICC story: Indiana Senate GOP says redistricting votes ‘aren’t there,’ stalling mid-decade push
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle October 22, 2025 Republican leaders in the Indiana Senate say they don’t currently have the votes needed to pursue a mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional m “...”
‘EVERYTHING’S AT RISK’: Black lawmakers fear redistricting in Indiana will disenfranchise minorities
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen October 22, 2025 Even as they conceded their Republican colleagues could draw new congressional maps that would likely boot both Democrats from the state’s congressional delegation, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus tried to “...”
‘BARRIER TO VOTING’: Indiana sued over proof-of-citizenship laws; naturalized citizens at risk
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen October 22, 2025 After warning lawmakers about potential litigation and sending two letters asserting the state is violating federal election laws, voting-rights advocates have filed a lawsuit against Indiana election officials over the sta “...”