Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the original figures behind the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) movement, said eliminating Ohio’s state income tax will require significant reductions in government waste and a renewed focus on core responsibilities. Ramaswamy argued that achieving the goal of making Ohio a zero income tax state would “require a […]
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has vetoed Proposal 192, a City-County Council measure that would increase vehicle-related taxes through a new wheel tax and vehicle excise surtax. The proposal, which passed a council committee 14-10 on July 6, would require most Marion County drivers with vehicles under 11,000 pounds to pay a $100 annual fee during […]
Todd Blanche’s bid to become President Trump’s attorney general faced significant scrutiny Wednesday as members of the Senate Judiciary Committee questioned him about several controversies surrounding the Justice Department. Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general after previously being confirmed as deputy attorney general, fielded tough questions from Democrats and several Republicans, leaving uncertainty […]
Scott Presler joined Jerry Lopez and Brian Alvey on 9-Noon to discuss his efforts to advance the Save America Act, legislation that would require photo voter ID and proof of citizenship for federal elections. The conversation focused on the importance of primary elections as a way to hold elected officials accountable. Presler said he is […]
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner suspended his campaign Wednesday following a sexual assault allegation that triggered widespread backlash within his party and left Maine Democrats scrambling to find a new nominee ahead of the general election. Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, denied the allegation, calling it “false,” but said the controversy had made […]
Indiana’s new FAIRNESS Act gives the state the authority to investigate businesses accused of knowingly employing undocumented workers. Supporters say the measure is designed to crack down on illegal employment, while critics—including immigrant advocacy groups and some civil rights organizations—warn that stricter enforcement could discourage people from reporting crimes or cooperating with law enforcement. Indiana […]
A City-County Council committee has approved a proposal to raise vehicle registration-related taxes in Marion County to help pay for road improvements across Indianapolis. The measure passed by a 14-10 vote and would establish a new annual wheel tax based on vehicle size. Most Marion County residents who own vehicles weighing less than 11,000 pounds […]
Folarin Balogun will be available for the U.S. men’s national team against Belgium after FIFA overturned the automatic suspension that resulted from his controversial red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The decision to send Balogun off after a VAR review drew immediate criticism, with many arguing the contact between him and the Bosnian player was […]
A Muncie woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she left two children alone in a vehicle during extreme heat while she went inside a Walmart. According to court documents, 35-year-old Lillian Acosta was arrested Tuesday after Walmart security alerted Muncie police that two children had been left unattended inside a silver Dodge Journey. […]
Indiana State Representative Andrew Ireland joins Craig Collins and Brian Noonan to discuss growing calls for an investigation into allegations of public corruption in Indianapolis and whether Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears will take action. Ireland points to recent investigative reporting by the Indianapolis Star and Near Indy, arguing the findings warrant a full investigation […]
Indiana State Rep. JD Prescott is proposing to eliminate property taxes and replace them with a 7% sales tax on many services, calling it a simpler and more equitable way to fund government. Speaking with Ethan Hatcher and Brian Baker in an interview on 9-Noon, Prescott said the proposal would eliminate property taxes on homes, […]
A nationwide federal crackdown on health care fraud has led to charges against 455 defendants accused of submitting more than $6.5 billion in fraudulent claims, making it the largest health care fraud takedown in U.S. history, according to the Department of Justice. Among the cases is a California hospice fraud scheme centered in the Los […]