John Krull commentary: Indiana’s attorney general and other natural disasters
It’s time to take Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita seriously. I don’t mean that in a good way. I often have made fun of Rokita’s constant grasping for power and political advancement, his increasingly pathetic attempts to win the favor of the rabid alt-right base that h “...”
Rokita advances complaint against Bernard to Indiana Medical Licensing Board
By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle Nov. 30, 2022 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita (above) on Wednesday sent a complaint against an Indianapolis-based doctor who is at the center of a controversial abortion case to the Indiana Medical Licensing Board. The Republican at “...”
Braun files paperwork to run for governor in 2024
By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle Nov. 30, 2022 Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (above) filed with the Secretary of State’s office Wednesday morning to form a campaign finance committee, launching his candidacy for governor in 2024. “Mike Braun has filed his paperw “...”
Indiana’s Young among 12 Senate Republicans to support passage of marriage rights
By Jennifer Shutt States Newsroom November 30, 2022 The U.S. Senate approved legislation Tuesday that would enshrine protections for same-sex and interracial marriages, codifying many of the rights that would disappear if the U.S. Supreme Court were to overturn those landmark d “...”
Tax cuts, education dominate Organization Day
By Whitney Downard and Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle November 22, 2022 Leaders of both Republican caucuses floated the idea of exploring continued tax cuts and education investments Tuesday during Organization Day, which marks the beginning of the 2023 legislative session “...”
Indiana Chamber of Commerce unveils its 2023 legislative priorities
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce Modnay hosted its 2023 Legislative Preview, during which it went over its priorities for the upcoming Indiana General Assembly session. The Chamber advocated for ways to improve Indiana’s business attraction and retention, increase access to heal “...”
Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett will run for third term, to face Rep. Shackleford in Democratic primary
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett (above) announced he’s running for “a third and final term” Tuesday, coming off the heels of Rep. Robin Shackleford, D-Indianapolis, issuing her own intent to run last week. Hogsett’s announcement, which sets up a Democratic primary conte “...”
Lee Hamilton commentary: Why do politicians run for office?
November 16, 2022 If you followed this year’s elections, at some point the question probably occurred to you: Why do people do this? The endless campaign events, the constant scrutiny… and increasingly, the very real and alarming threat of political violence. What drives some “...”
John Krull commentary: Requiem for a political throwback
Rex Early gave me one of the greatest and, alas, most unprintable quotes of my career. It came on Election Day in 1996. In that race, Indiana Lt. Gov. Frank O’Bannon, a Democrat, ran against Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith, a Republican, to become governor. Early, also a R “...”
Shackleford announces candidacy for Indy mayor, setting up potential primary contest with incumbent Hogsett
Looking to the future after being reelected to the Indiana General Assembly on Tuesday, Rep. Robin Shackleford (above) on Thursday launched a new campaign — to be the first female and the first Black mayor of Indianapolis. Her announcement sets the stage for a potential Dem “...”