Indiana GOP schedules caucus to replace resigning Sen. Jon Ford
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 21, 2023 The Indiana Republican Party has scheduled a caucus to fill the legislative seat currently held by Sen. Jon Ford, R-Terre Haute, and is seeking candidates to run for the District 38 vacancy. The caucus will be at 10 a.m. â...â
Not so âhokeyâ: Judges hope to inspire and challenge students on Constitution Day
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 19, 2023 When explaining why they take time away from their busy courtrooms to teach students about the Constitution, two Indiana judges got a bit reflective as they explained it is one way to repay some of what their hometowns ha â...â
ICC: Egg farmer John Rust files lawsuit to face U.S. Rep. Jim Banks in Indianaâs 2024 Senate primary
Egg farmer John Rust filed a lawsuit on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, to face U.S. Rep. Jim Banks in Indianaâs 2024 Senate primary. He contends that a current Indiana law blocking him from appearing the ballot is unconstitutional. (Photo from Rustâs Twitter/X account) By Casey Smit â...â
DISCIPLINARY CHARGES: AG Rokita faces 3 allegations of attorney misconduct in Caitlin Bernard case
By  Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 18, 2023 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has been charged with three counts of attorney misconduct by the Indiana Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Commission, which said comments he made about Indianapolis OB/GYN Caitlin â...â
AG Rokita slaps IU Health with privacy lawsuit in Caitlin Bernard case
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 15, 2023 Sixteen days after declaring âwe wonâ in its fight against Indianapolis OB/GYN Caitlin Bernard, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokitaâs office has filed a lawsuit against IU Health and IU Healthcare Associates, claim â...â
NAME RECOGNITION: Chip Perfectâs endorsement likely played key role in caucus election of new Dist. 43 senator
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 15, 2023 After the votes had been counted Tuesday night in the Senate District 43 Republican caucus, Randy Maxwell stood at the podium and confessed he had not thought to prepare a victory speech. The CEO of Maxwell Construction i â...â
Sen. Jon Ford becomes 4th Republican to announce resignation from Indiana legislature this year
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 15, 2023 Sen. Jon Ford, R-Terre Haute, has announced he will resign his seat in the Indiana General Assembly effective Oct. 16, making him the fourth Republican to leave the Statehouse since the 2023 session ended. Ford (pictured â...â
Bipartisan nonprofit PAC endorses 3 mayoral candidates including Shreve in Indy
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 14, 2023 The political action committee of ReCenter Indiana, a bipartisan nonprofit  focused on restoring centrist politics in the Hoosier state, is endorsing Republican Jefferson Shreve for Indianapolis mayor, describing him as â...â
Three candidates to vie in caucus to replace Sen. Chip Perfect
By  Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 12, 2023 Three Dearborn County small-business owners will be vying in tonightâs Republican Party caucus to replace Sen. Chip Perfect, R- Lawrenceburg, who announced his plans to leave the Indiana General Assembly on Sept. 26. â...â
U.S. Sen. Young speaks at Franklin College ahead of Constitution Day
U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, spoke about Ben Franklin’s legacy Monday at Franklin College, located just south of Indianapolis. (Photo by Sydney Byerly, TheStatehouseFile.com) By Sydney Byerly TheStatehouseFile.com September 11, 2023 FRANKLIN, Ind.âU.S. Sen. Todd Young â...â