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March 20, 2026

Interview: Political science professor on Greg Ballard's run and the 'Lincoln Party'

Former Republican Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard recently announced plans to run for Indiana secretary of state. While he plans to run as an independent – he will also run under the banner of the newly named “Lincoln Party” in November.

March 19, 2026

Judge orders counties to hold absentee ballots in Indiana Senate primary

A judge has ordered three counties to hold off mailing absentee ballots in an Indiana legislative primary where President Donald Trump has endorsed a challenger to Republican Sen. Greg Goode.

March 18, 2026

Indianapolis approves plan to build $4B data center in Decatur Township after months of pushback

After months of protests, public meetings and local organizing against the project, the Metropolitan Development Commission approved the plan for a data center in Decatur Township.

Public Affairs

March 21, 2026

A wide-ranging restrictive gender bill failed this legislative session

Legislation that would have restricted birth certificate gender marker changes failed the Indiana General Assembly this year.

New Indiana law could unlock $300M for child care vouchers

March 19, 2026

Indiana leaders walk back IEDC foundation 'wind-down' as spending nears $500,000

March 18, 2026

Latest federal payment to state for ICE detainees more than triples

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New state law to increase penalties for animal abuse, neglect

A new state law effective July 1 will increase penalties for animal abuse and neglect and remove liability for damages when someone takes a domestic animal from a motor vehicle.