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J.D. Ford Passes on Lieutenant Governor Bid
June 28, 2024
Senator J.D. Ford announces that he will not run for lieutenant governor. Randy Head elected chairman of the Indiana Republican Party. Governor Eric Holcomb and A.G. Todd Rokita announce the state will seek to resume executions after a 15 year pause.
Micah Beckwith Named Braun’s Running Mate
June 21, 2024
Micah Beckwith named Mike Braun’s running mate. Jennifer McCormick chooses Terry Goodin as her lieutenant governor pick. The state makes further changes impacting how families of medically complex children receive Medicaid benefits.
Nearly $100M for LEAP District Expansion
June 14, 2024
The state approves nearly $100M to expand the controversial LEAP district. An anti-abortion group sues the state health department to regain access to terminated pregnancy reports. Indiana Republicans gather for the state party convention.
Todd Rokita Threatens to Sue Sanctuary Cities
June 7, 2024
Todd Rokita threatens to sue Gary, East Chicago, West Lafayette and Monroe County over “sanctuary city” ban. All three gubernatorial candidates agree to a televised debate. Rokita weighs in on Indianapolis’ controversial soccer stadium plans.
Donald J. Trump Found Guilty of 34 Charges
May 31, 2024
Donald Trump found guilty in the New York business records case. A court hears final arguments on Indiana’s near-total abortion ban. Indiana spends nearly half a billion dollars on private schools through the voucher program, even though nearly 70% of students have no record of attending an Indiana public school. May 31, 2024
Families of Medically Complex Children Sue
May 24, 2024
Families of medically complex children sue the FSSA to stop Medicaid changes that would impact their ability to provide care. Literacy training requirements for teachers change after backlash from educators. All counties in Indiana opt into the state public health initiative to address immunizations, chronic disease prevention, and maternal and child health issues. May 24, 2024
The ACLU of Indiana Sues Purdue University
May 17, 2024
The ACLU sues Purdue University’s board of trustees over a new state law impacting tenure. Jim Banks attends a Mar-A-Lago fundraising lunch for Donald Trump that was largely viewed as an audition for potential running mates. A look ahead at this summer’s legislative study committees, who will be looking into issues ranging from school absenteeism to homeowners associations. May 17, 2024
Mike Braun Wins the GOP Gubernatorial Primary
May 10, 2024
Mike Braun wins the GOP gubernatorial primary and names political newcomer Julie McGuire as his running mate. Democrat Valerie McCray becomes the first Black woman to be a nominee for U.S. Senate in Indiana history.
Protests at IU Over Israel’s War in Gaza
May 3, 2024
Indiana University students protest Israel’s war in Gaza. Marijuana reclassification plans put pressure on the Indiana General Assembly to legalize use. A grassroots organization meets with the FSSA and Governor Holcomb over planned Medicaid cutbacks.
The Final GOP Gubernatorial Primary Debate
April 26, 2024
The final GOP gubernatorial primary debate. A new program to train educators in the science of reading draws criticism from the Indiana State Teachers Association. The state’s largest teachers union endorses Democrat Jennifer McCormick for governor.
GOP Primary Sets New State Record for Cost
April 19, 2024
Indiana’s six-way GOP primary is now the most expensive in state history, with over $35 million spent by candidates so far. Indiana University’s Bloomington faculty have overwhelmingly voted no confidence in IU President Pamela Whitten. An IndyStar report claims the state Democratic Party largely ignored sexual harassment allegations against state Senator Niezgodski
Group Asks Democrats to Vote in GOP Primary
April 12, 2024
ReCenter Indiana asks democrats to vote in the GOP primary. New READI grant recipients announced. New measures aimed at reining in the state’s Medicaid spending make it harder for Hoosiers to receive an Aged and Disabled waiver from the FSSA.