FORT WAYNE, Ind.–Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker expressed strong support for a state-regulated casino on Thursday. Tucker believes a casino could bring lots of economic benefits. She highlighted an agreement with Allen County Commissioners to share casino tax revenue based on population. Businessman Tom Kelley testified that a local casino could create over 1,000 […]
STATEWIDE–Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced on Tuesday the start of what he calls the Family First Workplace initiative. He says it’s a new family-focused program that allows eligible state employees to bring their babies to work during the first six months of life. The Family First Workplace program will begin as a pilot in the […]
STATEHOUSE — The debate over Indiana’s proposed new congressional maps took place at the Statehouse Tuesday, with people arguing for partisan fairness and opponents decrying the move as a power grab designed to silence minority voices. “I’m 100% in favor of the new congressional maps,” Nathan Roberts, co-founder of Save Heritage Indiana said. “I think […]
STATEHOUSE–Critics of the redistricting effort happening at the Indiana Statehouse spoke their mind on Monday in the hopes that lawmakers will listen to their message. Some of the chants by protestors included “No means no!”, “Our House!”, and “This is what democracy looks like.” The new proposed map House Republicans sent out Monday redraws every […]
STATEHOUSE — House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) spoke after Organization Day at the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday, expressing relief that the focus might finally shift away from the mid-decade redistricting effort. GiaQuinta suggested that the delay in a Senate decision, which he believes will be against the redrawing of the congressional maps, will […]
STATEWIDE – President Donald Trump has strongly criticized Indiana State Senate Republicans for their refusal to advance mid-decade congressional redistricting, a move he believes is crucial for preserving a Republican majority in the U.S. House. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump expressed his profound disappointment, specifically naming Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric […]
INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Senate says it will not meet to vote on redistricting this year. Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray issued a statement on Friday saying there are not enough votes and the planned meeting for December will not happen. “Over the last several months, Senate Republicans have given very serious and thoughtful consideration to […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — On Wednesday, the 4th Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit was hosted by Republican Senator Jim Banks in Fort Wayne. The summit featured remarks from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, both of whom stressed the state’s crucial role in national security. “President Trump is rebuilding […]
STATEWIDE — The political spotlight was divided between two huge issues: President Trump’s legal battles and the looming government shutdown. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz, representing Indiana’s Fifth District, sat down in a Tuesday interview with 93 WIBC’s Tony Katz. They talked about Trump appealing a civil verdict that found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation, […]
STATEWIDE — Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) announced Monday a schedule shift aimed at addressing time-sensitive legislative issues, including those prompting Governor Mike Braun’s call for a special session, while maximizing efficiency and minimizing cost to taxpayers. Huston explained that instead of a separate special session, the General Assembly will tackle urgent matters during […]
INDIANAPOLIS — As the federal government shutdown continues to affect economically challenged families, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is taking quick action to ensure its students and their loved ones have access to essential food resources. The district is leveraging its existing support systems and increasing coordination with community partners to fill the gap left by […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Republicans on Indiana’s State Budget Committee rejected a proposal on Wednesday to allocate state surplus funds to assist low-income Hoosiers and food banks as federal SNAP benefits are set to expire. ”I think there are some options. From what I’m hearing, it’s probably a little too complicated to just be put on our agenda,” said […]