Indianapolis mayoral candidate Clif Marsiglio announced Friday he will step away from the race, choosing instead to back Democratic State Rep. Robin Shackleford’s bid for the seat.

Public safety is a major priority for many mayoral candidates, including Shackleford, and reinstating a public safety director is at the top of her list.

Greg Meriweather threw his support behind fellow Democrat Robin Shackleford at an announcement Wednesday.

John L. Couch will face pastor James Jackson in the Republican mayoral primary in May.

State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) announced her 2023 campaign at the Madame Walker Theater.

Legislation the caucus will push includes scholarships for students of color pursuing health care careers, measures to help reduce the cost of child care and a pilot program aimed at helping parents attain an education.

Black Democratic lawmakers were booed and heckled last week by some Republicans after raising concerns about what they saw as discrimination in a piece of legislation.

Former Indiana State Health Commissioner and current U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams will address the conference this week.