Election Commission removes congressional, legislative candidates from primary ballot, leaving more unchallenged
The list of candidates in Indiana’s May 3 party primaries grew shorter — and the list of unchallenged incumbents grew longer — as the Indiana Election Commission reviewed more than 20 challenges to ballot qualifications during a long and at times noisy meeting F “...”
John Krull commentary: Todd Huston and the high cost of education
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, just taught Hoosiers a valuable lesson. Well, “costly” might be a more accurate word than “valuable.” He showed us just how much money there is to be made in the education-reform racket. A few days ago, Huston resigned his pos “...”
John Krull commentary: Two big Todd Rokita bad habits
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has at least two annoying habits. One is picking senseless fights. The other is wasting taxpayer money. Our money. Both these character flaws are on display in Rokita’s dispute with conservative commentator, radio talk show host and gadfly A “...”
House Speaker Huston resigns job at College Board amid criticism of his support for bill to limit curriculum
House Speaker Todd Huston (above) has resigned his $460,000 position with the College Board, the national nonprofit home to programs such as the SAT and Advanced Placement classes, amid criticism that his employment there posed an awkward conflict with his support of legislation “...”
In 5-4 vote, justices reinstate Alabama voting map despite lower court’s ruling that it dilutes Black votes
The following report by Amy Howe was first published in SCOTUSblog, and is republished according to SCOTUSblog republishing guidelines. The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Alabama to implement a redistricting plan that is being challenged as illegal racial gerrymandering. A low “...”
ACLU joins journalist Abdul-Hakim Shabazz in First Amendment lawsuit against AG Rokita
Last year, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita denied journalist Abdul-Hakim Shabazz (above) entry to a press conference through a spokesperson, who said he was not “credentialed media.” Now Shabazz has filed a suit against the AG. Shabazz has been covering politics in India “...”
Black political leaders call for Marion County Democratic Party chair’s resignation
The following report from Indianapolis Recorder writer Breanna Cooper was first published in the Recorder. Citing conflicts of interest and discrimination against minority candidates, Monroe Gray, president of the Marion County Black Elected Officials (MCBEO), and members of the “...”
Due to lack of applicants, Bloomington scales back its independent redistricting commission from 9 members to 5
Bloomington, Ind. — The Bloomington City Council has scaled back its plan for an independent citizen redistricting commission, reducing the panel from a proposed nine members to five. The change should make it possible for the commission to be appointed and begin meeting th “...”
Commentary: How redistricting congressional districts can undermine majority rule
This analysis, written by Marjorie Hershey, professor emeritus of political science at Indiana University, was first published in The Conversation, a Massachusetts-based independent, nonprofit news organization, under a Creative Commons license. It was adapted and republished, “...”
‘Harmful material for minors’ bill passes despite one question: Harmful according to whom?
The Indiana Senate Tuesday passed a controversial bill regarding “harmful material for minors.” Sen. James Tomes, R-Wadesville, author of SB17, holds up a book while talking about the vulgar material he says it holds. His bill seeks to change the law around such “harmfu “...”