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WASHINGTON–On the Senate floor Thursday afternoon, Indiana Republican Senator Todd Young expressed concerns about the possibility of American military involvement in Venezuela. “The President and members of his national security team have openly stated that the United States now “runs” Venezuela. And because we can’t predict the future, no one can guarantee, with certainty, that […]
Indiana Gov. Braun focuses on affordability, jobs, education, and cracking down on waste to make life better for Hoosiers.
STATEWIDE—Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is taking legal action against Eli Lilly and Company to lower insulin prices and improve healthcare affordability for Hoosiers. Rokita accuses Eli Lilly of participating in a scheme with other insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers to artificially inflate insulin prices by over 1000% despite low manufacturing costs. “This action […]
STATEHOUSE — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Governor Mike Braun are making a new push to bring a piece of Indiana history back to the Statehouse grounds. The monument in question features the Ten Commandments on one side, the Bill of Rights on the other, and the Preamble to the Indiana Constitution on its […]
STATEWIDE–Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order this weekend that temporarily waives hours-of service regulations for motor carriers and drivers transporting propane gas in Indiana. Braun says this ensures that Hoosiers will have access to critical heating fuel during the current weather. He says he was prompted to make this move because of the […]
STATEWIDE — Gov. Mike Braun on Friday completed his near-remake of the powerful group overseeing the state’s biggest utility companies — naming three appointees to the five-member Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. They include Republican Sen. Andy Zay of Huntington, Democratic former Sen. Bob Deig of Evansville and Anthony Swinger, who works for the agency representing […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Republican state senators rejected a redrawn congressional map that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections, defying pressure from President Donald Trump. The proposal aimed to give Republicans an advantage by splitting Indianapolis into four districts and potentially eliminating Democratic representatives’ districts. The final vote was 31 against it and 19 in […]
STATEHOUSE–Nearly 100 Hoosiers testified in front of an Indiana Senate committee on Monday to give their thoughts on redrawing Indiana’s Congressional maps. The Indiana Senate’s election panel voted 6-3 to advance the bill to the full Senate. On Wednesday, the Senate will convene to review the bill more. Samantha Bresnahan is one of the people […]
UPDATE: The Indiana Senate’s election panel voted 6-3 to move the bill along the full Senate. STATEHOUSE-Testimony was heard Monday at the Indiana Statehouse in regards to the potential redrawing of Indiana’s Congressional maps. Those who support it say the maps need to be redone to ensure more fairness among voters. Those who are against […]
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 […]
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