DIVERSITY GROWING: Leadership programs for Republicans and Democrats show success in Indiana elections
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 12, 2024 Tiffanie Ditlevson knew how to reassure her constituent. Ditlevson had knocked on a front door as part of her campaign for Fishers City Council in 2023 and when the man inside said, “hello” – but kept the door closed “...”
Free bus rides on Election Day would stop under Senate Republican bill
An IndyGo bus pictured on Nov. 27, 2023. (Photo/ Jennifer Wilson of Mirror Indy) This article was originally published by Mirror Indy, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Ryan Martin Mirror Indy January 11, 2024 Indianapolis residents would lose access to free bus rides on Electio “...”
Senate Republicans to focus on issues that ‘may not be as flashy’
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, speaks at a press conference Thursday previewing Senate Republicans’ legislative priorities for the 2024 session. (Photo/Samuel Maurer at TheStatehouseFile.com) By Samuel Maurer TheStatehouseFile.com January 11, 2024 The “...”
Oyez, oyez, oyez: Indiana chief justice highlights innovation in State of the Judiciary speech
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush prepares to walk into the House chamber Wednesday to deliver her 10th State of the Judiciary speech. (Photo/Schyler Altherr at TheStatehouseFile.com) By Schyler Altherr TheStatehouseFile.com January 10, 2024 Delivering her 10th State of the Judi “...”
‘Undoubtedly will be sued’: GOP legislator proposes Indiana election security bill, but concerns arise
(Photo/Pexels.com) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 11, 2024 An election security bill introduced into the Indiana House is drawing fire from Democrats and prompting one voting rights advocate to tell the legislators that if they pass the measure, the state will be “...”
House Education Committee approves bill to define ‘antisemitism’ following hours of emotional testimony
Lawmakers and members of the public sit across the House Chamber during the House Education Committee meeting on Wednesday. (Photo/DeMarion Newell at TheStatehouseFile.com) By Ashlyn Myers TheStatehouseFile.com January 10, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS—After 3 hours of testimony, lawmakers “...”
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus meets to set the 2024 legislative agenda
State Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago, smiles while talking during the IBLC’s press conference. (Photo/Mia Frankenfield at TheStatehouseFile.com) By Samuel Maurer TheStatehouseFile.com January 10, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus has narrowed it “...”
ICC: Holcomb delivers last, reflective State of the State address
Gov. Eric Holcomb gave his final State of the State address Tuesday evening to the Indiana General Assembly. (Photo/DeMarion Newell at TheStatehouseFile.com) By WHITNEY DOWNARD Indiana Capital Chronicle January 9, 2024 Term-limited Gov. Eric Holcomb delivered his eighth and final “...”
U.S. Rep. Greg Pence announces his retirement from Congress
Rep. Greg Pence By Ashlyn Myers TheStatehouseFile.com January 9, 2024 U.S. Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, announced he will not seek reelection in the U.S. House of Representatives on X, formerly known as Twitter, Tuesday morning. “In 2017, I ran for Congress because I was ready t “...”
Holcomb unveils goals and priorities for his final legislative session
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb revealed his 2024 Next Level Agenda Monday at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Indianapolis. (Photo/Sanjida Tanim of TheStatehouseFile.com) By Schyler Altherr & Sanjida Tanim TheStatehouseFile.com January 8, 2024 Gov. Eric J. Holc “...”