July 13, 2024
Democrats pick Terry Goodin for lieutenant governor, Destiny Wells for attorney general in November election
Democratic delegates selected Destiny Wells and Terry Goodin as the party's nominees for attorney general and lieutenant governor Saturday at the Indiana Democratic Party convention.
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Trump is injured but 'fine' after apparent assassination attempt leaves rally-goer and gunman dead
Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt as he spoke during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2024
US Department of Labor accuses Indy business of not paying overtime
The US Department of Labor says an Indianapolis business owner continues to violate labor practices despite a 2022 federal court judgment. The Labor Department wants a judge to hold the employer in contempt.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2024
Todd Rokita sues Monroe County Sheriff, citing Indiana ban on sanctuary cities
Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed another lawsuit over Indiana’s ban on sanctuary cities, this time suing the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2024
Indiana Democratic convention delegates to choose nominees for lieutenant governor, attorney general
Indiana Democratic convention delegates will decide two competitive nomination races at the state party convention this weekend, choosing the nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2024
Indiana’s U.S. Rep. Jim Banks to give primetime speech at Republican National Convention
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks will give a primetime speech at next week’s Republican National Convention, putting him on the same stage as major GOP politicians and signaling his continued rise within the party.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2024
Cummins, Stellantis get federal dollars to expand electric vehicle, parts manufacturing
The EV projects could have a big impact on the climate. Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2024
Former Indiana lawmaker accused of pushing casino bill in exchange for a job gets a year in prison
A former Indiana lawmaker accused of pushing a bill favoring a casino company in exchange for promises of employment has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison. The Indianapolis Star reports that former state Rep. Sean Eberhart was sentenced Wednesday. Eberhart pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit fraud in November and agreed to pay $60,000 in restitution. His attorneys didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment. According to court documents, Eberhart used his position in the Legislature to secure favorable terms for Spectacle Entertainment's plan to buy two casinos and relocate them. In exchange, Eberhart accepted the promise of future employment.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2024
Attorney General Todd Rokita sues East Chicago, alleging sanctuary cities ban violation
Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing East Chicago, arguing the northwest Indiana community is violating the state’s ban on sanctuary cities.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2024
Wells, White vie for Democratic attorney general nod at Saturday’s convention
On Saturday, the Indiana Democratic Party will host its own convention to nominate its candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general — similar to the Republican Party’s convention last month in which delegates chose Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith over party favorite Julie McGuire.
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