
Emotions stir the House before committee’s approval of bill banning gender-affirming care
March 22, 2023

Controversial absentee voter bill hears more discussion, is passed by committee
March 21, 2023

‘Perfect’ for St. Patrick’s Day: Bust of former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan unveiled at Statehouse
March 19, 2023

Numerous Indiana lawmakers do private consulting. But who are they working for?
March 16, 2023

Common Cause Indiana discusses election bills at the halfway point of session
March 11, 2023

Lee Hamilton commentary: Being a good citizen is a lot harder than it used to be
March 8, 2023

Senate passes bill to stop transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care
March 1, 2023

Effort to move Indiana to partisan school board elections dies in the House
February 27, 2023

Bill taking aim at gender-affirming medical care for minors passes committee
February 23, 2023

John Krull commentary: Scavenger bird in the Indiana secretary of state’s office
February 21, 2023

Indiana “Don’t Say Gay” lookalike bill sees hours of testimony in committee, advances to full House
February 21, 2023

Amended absentee voter bill would require additional identification to vote by mail
February 15, 2023

Medical Licensing Board hearing on Rokita complaint against Bernard postponed to May 25
February 13, 2023

Indiana voters could make school board elections partisan under new GOP-backed legislation
February 9, 2023

Republican lawmakers revive bill to require partisan school board elections in Indiana
January 30, 2023

Hoosiers convicted of vote fraud felony would be stripped of voting rights for 10 years under bill approved by House committee
January 25, 2023

“My life has been about doors opening”: A conversation with Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch
January 21, 2023

Holcomb’s proposed budget gets first airing in House Ways and Means Committee
January 13, 2023

‘Strong and about to get stronger’: Holcomb addresses future of Hoosier state
January 11, 2023

‘First day of school’: General Assembly gathers for 2023 legislative session
January 10, 2023

Judge orders Rokita to publicly release inspector general’s report about former job
January 6, 2023

Holcomb focuses on education and the economy in his wish list for the 2023 session
January 5, 2023

Indiana Medical Licensing Board schedules Bernard hearing in ongoing abortion case
January 4, 2023

Some uncertainty remains about big K-12 spending requests for upcoming Indiana budget
December 30, 2022

Poll shows Indiana Republicans want Daniels for Senate, Braun for governor and Trump in 2024
December 30, 2022

Holcomb focuses on economic growth, not conflict with his party, in end-of-year interview
December 17, 2022

John Krull commentary: Indiana’s attorney general and other natural disasters
December 3, 2022

Rokita advances complaint against Bernard to Indiana Medical Licensing Board
November 30, 2022

Indiana’s Young among 12 Senate Republicans to support passage of marriage rights
November 30, 2022

Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett will run for third term, to face Rep. Shackleford in Democratic primary
November 16, 2022

Shackleford announces candidacy for Indy mayor, setting up potential primary contest with incumbent Hogsett
November 11, 2022

‘I push back:’ Twitter feud raises specter of Rep. Lucas’ 2020 divorce hearing—and questions about how politicians use social media
November 7, 2022

Doctor who provided minor abortion care sues AG Rokita for ‘baseless investigation’
November 3, 2022

Judge rules ballot access lawsuit filed by Indiana Green, Libertarian parties can move forward
November 3, 2022

‘We’ll speak for him:’ Secretary of State candidates Wells, Maurer skewer Republican Morales as he skips another debate
October 18, 2022

Senate debate: Young hammers on inflation as McDermott bets on abortion turnout
October 17, 2022

With Morales again absent, Secretary of State candidate debate pits election security fears vs. confidence
October 11, 2022

Secretary of state candidates Wells and Maurer debate Tuesday while Morales’ chair sits empty
September 28, 2022

No Libertarian has won statewide office—but Maurer hopes to close the gap
September 27, 2022

‘We all use that word, actually:’ GOP Secretary of State nominee Morales responds to criticism of using ‘veteran’ to describe himself
September 17, 2022

John Krull commentary: So many questions, so few answers as high court rules on gay teacher’s firing
September 7, 2022
From The Indiana Lawyer: Improving civic education by informing Hoosier voters, The Indiana Citizen is preparing to launch 2022 voter guide
August 31, 2022

Holcomb calls for special election as funerals for Walorski and staffers begin
August 11, 2022

Will pro-legislature elections theory in SCOTUS case come to Indiana? No sign of it yet.
August 9, 2022

Proposed abortion ban with narrow exceptions up for a final House vote Friday
August 5, 2022

John Krull commentary: The Supreme Court launched a demolition derby — and in Indiana, it’s only beginning
August 2, 2022

In epic Senate abortion bill debate, rape/incest exception proves a lightning rod
July 29, 2022

John Krull commentary: Across the nation, ‘Hoosiers are a preview of coming attractions’
July 28, 2022

‘You care about power’: Democrats decry abortion bill now headed for Senate debate
July 28, 2022
Abortion bill advances to full Senate after hours of emotional testimony and debate
July 27, 2022
Proposed abortion ban to allow exceptions, would not increase criminal penalties
July 20, 2022

Start of special session delayed to July 25, allowing additional time to prepare legislation in wake of Roe v. Wade overturning
June 29, 2022

John Krull commentary: Just wars, self-inflicted wounds and the overturning of Roe v. Wade
June 28, 2022

It’s been nearly a century since the KKK dominated Indiana, but Hoosiers see lasting effects
June 7, 2022

Supreme Court sides with Holcomb in dispute over legislature’s authority to call itself into session
June 4, 2022

John Krull commentary: ‘The license we give to our elected officials is one designed to allow them to serve. Not to bully.’
May 11, 2022

As president of Chamber, Brinegar has demonstrated organization’s pull in Statehouse
April 29, 2022

‘I feel like I’m the sane, moral person:’ Longshot Democrat waits on the sidelines as 2 GOP incumbents fight it out in primary
April 27, 2022

Common Cause says process rather than result is the problem with council’s redistricting maps, and offers a citizen-drawn alternative
April 18, 2022

John Krull commentary: Of the people, by the people and for the people? Not even close
April 16, 2022

House District 45 incumbent challenged by fellow lawmaker’s change of address
April 16, 2022

With bipartisan support and in front of a small audience, council committee approves redistricting plan
April 13, 2022

Redistricting throws two northern Indiana incumbents into competition for primary
April 12, 2022

Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute Fiscal Notes, April 5, 2022: Inflation and Indiana’s finances
April 6, 2022

Indy Democrats unveil proposed council districts; public hearing set for April 12
April 4, 2022

In the session’s final weeks, conference committees revived legislation left for dead
March 25, 2022

With Roe v. Wade ruling expected by year’s end, a special session might be on the way
March 19, 2022

City-County Council receives redistricting report, continues to rebuff proposal for citizens commission
March 17, 2022

John Krull commentary: Of the special interests, by the special interests, for the special interests
March 15, 2022

Citizens commission launches ‘shadow’ Indianapolis city-county redistricting process
March 14, 2022

Redistricting reformers announce members of independent citizens panel to propose new city-county maps
March 10, 2022

Sine die: Landmark tax bill, constitutional carry legislation await governor’s action as 2022 session ends
March 9, 2022

House concurs with Senate amendment removing new restrictions on absentee voting, sending HB 1116 to Gov. Holcomb
March 8, 2022

Senate leaves Holcomb veto intact while House sends legislation to end emergency order
March 4, 2022

‘We’re going to see a lot more people in Walmart open carrying:’ Constitutional carry provisions return in conference committee
March 2, 2022

“We are all God’s children:” Despite outcry, transgender youth athlete bill heads to governor
March 2, 2022

‘Divisive concepts’ House Bill 1134 misses 2nd reading deadline, dies in Senate
March 1, 2022

House bill that would repeal handgun licensing requirement is gutted in Senate committee
February 24, 2022

As House committee deadline passes, some hoped-for bills get put back in the drawer
February 23, 2022

Town Hall forum with Rep. Carson available for viewing on You Tube channel
February 23, 2022

Election Commission removes congressional, legislative candidates from primary ballot, leaving more unchallenged
February 19, 2022

House Speaker Huston resigns job at College Board amid criticism of his support for bill to limit curriculum
February 9, 2022

In 5-4 vote, justices reinstate Alabama voting map despite lower court’s ruling that it dilutes Black votes
February 8, 2022

ACLU joins journalist Abdul-Hakim Shabazz in First Amendment lawsuit against AG Rokita
February 8, 2022

Black political leaders call for Marion County Democratic Party chair’s resignation
February 4, 2022

Due to lack of applicants, Bloomington scales back its independent redistricting commission from 9 members to 5
February 3, 2022
Commentary: How redistricting congressional districts can undermine majority rule
February 2, 2022

‘Harmful material for minors’ bill passes despite one question: Harmful according to whom?
February 2, 2022

House passes bill limiting classroom topics, requiring parental review of school curriculum
January 28, 2022

In township hearings, city-county redistricting process is under way with familiar complaints
January 26, 2022

John Krull commentary: ‘Talk to the hand’ is lawmakers’ response to the public on redistricting and other issues
January 22, 2022

Education bill that drew ridicule for author’s remarks on Nazism is killed, Senate president says
January 14, 2022

‘The government emergency room:’ Chief Justice delivers State of the Judiciary address
January 13, 2022

Governor’s State of the State address strikes upbeat tone amid ongoing pandemic
January 12, 2022

Indiana Black Legislative Caucus tackling racial disparities during 2022 session
January 12, 2022

House bill limiting classroom topics, materials amended and passed in committee
January 12, 2022

After falling short in 2021, bill to limit absentee voting, tighten application process is revived for ’22
January 11, 2022

Indiana Senate committee approves resolution calling for rare constitutional convention
January 6, 2022

With primary candidate filing less than a week away, St. Joseph County’s district lines are unresolved
December 30, 2021

Despite the rush, maps from Monroe County’s bipartisan redistricting are well-received
December 13, 2021

In South Bend, a debate over racial gerrymandering and hiring of outside consultants in local redistricting
November 16, 2021

Indiana Chamber of Commerce announces priorities for 2022 legislative session
November 16, 2021

‘Maskless clerk’ lines up State Senate run in new West Lafayette-based district
October 18, 2021

With further amendments voted down, GOP-drawn maps advance to a final vote on Friday
September 30, 2021

Senate Republicans redraw 8 Marion County districts; amended map will need House concurrence
September 28, 2021

Youth join veterans in bashing GOP maps at Senate Democrats’ hearing in Bloomington
September 28, 2021

Another round of critical testimony as redistricting process approaches its final days
September 27, 2021

John Krull commentary: Gerrymandering, an addiction politicians just can’t break
September 25, 2021

House rejects Democrats’ proposed map, advances GOP redistricting plan to final vote
September 22, 2021

Indiana Senate Republicans release their maps. See them here and follow for updates
September 21, 2021

House committee quickly approves redistricting plan, setting the stage for floor debate on Wednesday
September 20, 2021

Charging gerrymandering in GOP plan, redistricting reformers present an alternative map
September 16, 2021

‘Gerrymandering has become an evil art, almost:’ Redistricting was the topic at Indianapolis Recorder town hall meeting
September 16, 2021

House Republicans discuss redistricting process, defend new maps in first committee hearing
September 15, 2021

House adds another public hearing on redistricting, to be held one day after release of maps
September 7, 2021

‘Gerrymandering is sin:” Faith leaders call for fair and open redistricting
September 1, 2021

Legislators unveil website for citizens to submit their own proposed redistricting maps
September 1, 2021

Citizens redistricting group invites public to propose maps; competition will offer prizes for the best
August 30, 2021

Bigger metros, shrinking rural areas: Release of census data sets stage for Indiana’s redistricting
August 12, 2021

As lawmakers prepare for final hearing, fair-redistricting advocates rally outside Statehouse
August 11, 2021

Reports: D.C. attorney hired for “legal advice” and help with potential litigation over redistricting
August 11, 2021

Message from Elkhart County to legislators: Fair redistricting is the best way to restore voters’ faith
August 9, 2021

The redistricting hearing was in Porter County — but public testimony focused on Lake
August 8, 2021

Democrat tells Columbus audience that redistricting hearing offers “the illusion of transparency”
August 7, 2021

Lawmakers come to Lafayette to listen, voters ask if rigged redistricting is in the cards, anyway
August 7, 2021

Legislative hearing in Anderson draws calls for transparency, charges of gerrymandering
August 6, 2021

Census Bureau to release data needed for redistricting four days earlier than expected
August 6, 2021

9 hearings in 3 days: Legislative leaders announce a tight schedule of redistricting hearings
July 22, 2021

Plans for September redistricting session draw criticism from voting rights groups
July 12, 2021

Braun, Young urged to reconsider opposition to For the People Act at Downtown rally
July 6, 2021

New study finds Indiana among the most gerrymandered states; GOP chief calls 2011 maps “some of the most fairly drawn”
July 1, 2021

Erica Irish of TheStatehouseFile.com named SPJ’s Indiana Student Journalist of the Year
June 16, 2021

Do: Encourage competitiveness. Don’t: Divide communities. Citizens panel releases redistricting recommendations
May 19, 2021

“You have to look at things in the long run:” Staying optimistic while working in the superminority
May 14, 2021

Senate, House override Holcomb veto on legislation curbing authority of local health officers
May 11, 2021

Second lawsuit filed against General Assembly over bill limiting governor’s authority
May 6, 2021

Weighing in, Attorney General Rokita disputes Holcomb’s authority to file suit against General Assembly
April 28, 2021

Holcomb sues General Assembly, leaders over new law curtailing his emergency powers
April 27, 2021

The session that didn’t end: Plan to reconvene for redistricting raises concerns
April 24, 2021

2021 session recesses after passage of state budget with overwhelmingly bipartisan support
April 22, 2021

Controversial elections bill dies without further action as legislature temporarily adjourns
April 22, 2021

U.S. Supreme Court prods Indiana AG to respond in suit seeking no-excuse absentee voting
April 22, 2021

Author of controversial elections bill hopes to restore changes affecting absentee voting, governor’s authority
April 19, 2021

Amended legislation clears the way for reconvened session on redistricting later this year
April 16, 2021

House, Senate override veto of bill limiting governor’s power; court challenge expected
April 16, 2021

Heavily amended elections bill passes House, returns to Senate; heading to conference committee
April 13, 2021

Holcomb signs civics education bill, seen as an early step toward improving Indiana’s civic health
April 9, 2021

Committee passes elections bill but removes provisions limiting absentee voting and governor’s powers
April 8, 2021

Elections bill stalls in committee after testimony in opposition; vote now scheduled for Thursday
April 6, 2021

House committee to hear bill with absentee-voting requirements similar to Georgia legislation
April 2, 2021

Final ICRC hearing focuses on 2nd Congressional District and the tradeoffs of “compactness”
March 31, 2021

Proposal for redistricting reform is short-lived as parliamentary move ends debate
March 25, 2021

Suggestion from the 4th District: Should redistricting reform start at the grassroots?
March 24, 2021

Senate passes bill giving legislature sole authority to reschedule elections, expand absentee voting
February 23, 2021

Booing, jeering, hallway altercations mar House debate on school district boundaries bill
February 19, 2021

House overrides Holcomb veto; bill barring local regulation of landlord-tenant dealings to become law
February 18, 2021

Bill amended to give legislature sole authority to reschedule elections, expand vote-by-mail
February 16, 2021

Senate accepts House changes on COVID lawsuit protections; bill heads to Holcomb
February 16, 2021

Secretary of State Lawson announces plans to resign; Holcomb to appoint successor
February 15, 2021

Vote-by-mail, other amendments to elections bills are again voted down along party lines
February 5, 2021

Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission announces schedule of public hearings
February 5, 2021

Holcomb praises Indiana’s position despite pandemic in virtual State of the State
January 19, 2021