John Krull commentary: ‘The license we give to our elected officials is one designed to allow them to serve. Not to bully.’
Once again, an Indiana politician has made national news. And—once again—not in a good way. U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, drew the spotlight this time. She has earned the dubious distinction of being named the worst boss in Congress. She won the honor by having the wo “...”
TheStatehouseFile.com named best news website in collegiate contest
TheStatehouseFile.com , a newsgathering partner of The Indiana Citizen, has been named Best Overall Website by the Indiana Collegiate Press Association in its annual contest. “The site is fast, clear and professional enough to compete with any news site,” the judges s “...”
As president of Chamber, Brinegar has demonstrated organization’s pull in Statehouse
When Kevin Brinegar began his legislative work, bills were copied with mimeographs, conference committee meetings took place in hotel rooms or bars, and legislators flung rubber bands and held up signs during boring discussions. That was about 40 years ago. Now Brinegar will be s “...”
‘I feel like I’m the sane, moral person:’ Longshot Democrat waits on the sidelines as 2 GOP incumbents fight it out in primary
While limited-government Republican Rep. Curt Nisly, R-Milford, will be challenging mainstream candidate Rep. Craig Snow, R-Warsaw, for a spot on the ballot in next week’s primary election, Democratic candidate Dee Moore (above) will be on the sidelines advocating for environme “...”
John Krull commentary: The truth, nothing but the truth
David Ricks spoke uncomfortable truths to Indiana’s leaders the other day. The chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Co. told those gathered at the Economic Club of Indiana that the state was falling behind. This doubtless was not welcome news to our elected officials at the Indian “...”
Indiana Citizen Redistricting Project wins 1st Place from Indiana SPJ
April 22, 2022 Carmel, Ind. — The Indiana Citizen‘s 2021 Redistricting Project was recognized with a first place award Friday evening by the Indiana Professional Chapter of SPJ (Society of Professional Journalists). The award, in the category of Coverage of Government “...”
Age is the issue in Gen Z candidate’s primary challenge
Many gray-haired Indiana General Assembly legislators are making decisions that shape a future the elder lawmakers may not witness, as Pierce Fischer (above), 22, sees it. And he has a problem with that. Nearly half of the Indiana General Assembly is made up of baby boomers, or p “...”
Common Cause says process rather than result is the problem with council’s redistricting maps, and offers a citizen-drawn alternative
Julia Vaughn says Indianapolis City-County Council leaders did some things right when they drew a proposed new map of council districts. But that doesn’t make up for flaws in how the map was created. “I think, in some ways, they did good job,” said Vaughn, policy director o “...”
John Krull commentary: Of the people, by the people and for the people? Not even close
Perhaps it was just a quirk of fate that the Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments on a state law that would expand the power of ideological extremists just as the primary season was kicking into high gear. Then again, perhaps not. The question before the state’s high court inv “...”
House District 45 incumbent challenged by fellow lawmaker’s change of address
The race for a Statehouse seat in District 45 seemed like a clear win for the Republican incumbent. But after redistricting and an address change, the primary has become a fight between two current legislators. The redrawn House District 45 includes Greene, Sullivan, Daviess, Kno “...”