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February 7, 2019
No 'Major Announcement' During Howard Schultz's Purdue Speech
Schultz, who says he's known Purdue President and former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels for about a year, took multiple swipes at both parties during a half-hour address.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2019
Ex-Starbucks CEO Mulling Presidential Run To Speak At Purdue
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is making a stop at Purdue University to deliver a speech as he weighs a presidential bid in 2020.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2019
Lawmakers Consider Increased Penalties For Passing School Buses
Under the proposed law, a driver who passes a stopped school bus could have their license suspended and face increasing fines for each violation.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2019
Pete Buttigieg Launches Exploratory Committee For Presidential Run
Buttigieg is a South Bend native and has been mayor since 2012. He is the youngest person to announce a potential bid for president at 37.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2019
Could Dems' 2020 Nominee Be Someone Many Have Never Heard Of?
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is among a number of potential candidates who believe the 2016 and 2018 elections showed that voters are looking for fresh faces and that the old rules of politics may no longer apply.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2019
Republican Senator Jim Merritt Enters Race For Indianapolis Mayor
Merritt's first speech as a candidate focused primarily on three things - homelessness, crime, and grassroots support.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2019
Holcomb Banks $4M 2 Years Ahead Of Indiana Re-Election Bid
Gov. Eric Holcomb's fundraising comes as no active Democratic challengers have yet emerged for the 2020 campaign for governor.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2018
Jasper Mayor Resigning For Post With Sen.-Elect Mike Braun
Jasper Mayor Terry Seitz will resign Jan. 1 to take a senior post with the office of Republican U.S. Sen.-elect Mike Braun.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2018
Merritt Resigns As Chairman Of Marion County GOP
In a statement Merritt says the party needs a leader who can be "laser focused" on winning back the City-County Council and the Mayor's Office.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2018
Donnelly Sounds Warning Bells In Final Senate Floor Speech
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) cautioned about the nation's growing deficit and expressed frustration with what he calls "divisive rhetoric" in campaigns driven by untraceable contributions.
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