October 21, 2023
Mike Pence faces a cash shortage and questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive
People close to Mike Pence say he now faces a choice about how long to stay in the race and whether remaining a candidate might potentially diminish his long-term standing in the party, given Trump's dominating lead.
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Head of auto workers union says strikes will continue in drive to gain better offers from companies
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroit’s automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in contract talks.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2023
Indiana tax revenues steady in first quarter of new fiscal year
Three months into the fiscal year, Indiana has already collected about $65 million more than it needs for its state budget plan.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2023
Why do 'unpopular' bills sometimes pass through the legislature? Some experts point to partisanship
How do bills that have notable opposition in testimony pass through the legislature? Our audience was curious.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2023
National experts say hospital mergers contribute to Indiana’s high health care costs
Hospital mergers and consolidations that limit competition are driving Indianas high health care costs. Thats according to national experts who spoke at the Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force meeting. They recommend lawmakers consider legislation focused on reviewing potential mergers and addressing the impacts of mergers that have already happened.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2023
Attorneys for an Indiana man charged in 2 killings leave case amid questions of evidence security
The trial for an Indiana man charged in the killings of two teenage girls is expected to be delayed after his defense attorneys withdrew from the case Thursday amid questions about security of evidence.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2023
Lots of U.S. presidents have pushed for Middle East peace. Progress has been elusive
President Biden is the latest in a long line of presidents to place himself in the middle of a Middle East conflict. U.S. efforts have seen failed starts, wrong turns and dead ends, but some progress.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2023
Judge to consider U.S. Senate candidate John Rust’s plea to suspend Indiana election law
A Marion County judge will hear arguments next month over whether to suspend an Indiana law that U.S. Senate candidate John Rust says unfairly precludes him from appearing on the ballot.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2023
Aid deal brings hope to hungry Gaza residents, but no food yet
A deal struck Thursday is set to allow humanitarian aid parked in Egypt into Gaza. How much and how soon food would arrive remains uncertain.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2023
Child services study committee releases final report, doesn’t propose policies for upcoming session
A legislative study committee on child welfare didnt propose or recommend any legislation for the upcoming session in 2024.
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