Indiana Democratic convention delegates will decide two competitive nomination races at the state party convention this weekend, choosing the nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general.

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks will give a primetime speech at next week’s Republican National Convention, putting him on the same stage as major GOP politicians and signaling his continued rise within the party.

The EV projects could have a big impact on the climate. Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

A former Indiana lawmaker accused of pushing a bill favoring a casino company in exchange for promises of employment has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison. The Indianapolis Star reports that former state Rep. Sean Eberhart was sentenced Wednesday. Eberhart pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit fraud in November and agreed to pay $60,000 in restitution. His attorneys didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment. According to court documents, Eberhart used his position in the Legislature to secure favorable terms for Spectacle Entertainment's plan to buy two casinos and relocate them. In exchange, Eberhart accepted the promise of future employment.

Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing East Chicago, arguing the northwest Indiana community is violating the state’s ban on sanctuary cities.

On Saturday, the Indiana Democratic Party will host its own convention to nominate its candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general — similar to the Republican Party’s convention last month in which delegates chose Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith over party favorite Julie McGuire.

The Kirtland’s snake is a small snake with a bright red belly that primarily lives in wet meadows and prairies. It’s endangered or threatened in every state where it lives — mostly due to habitat loss.

Loretta Rush announced Tuesday she will seek another five-year term as Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.

Indiana’s unemployment rate has gradually increased to 3.7 percent over the last six months, according to preliminary data.

Indiana is cleared to go “from planning to action” in connecting Hoosiers with affordable high-speed internet under a federal program.