October 9, 2025
What does good redistricting look like? Political scientist explains fair maps
Gerrymandered maps can seem kind of obvious. Districts that snake around cities or split up rural communities to benefit a single party. And the technology to do so has only gotten easier.
Read MoreOctober 9, 2025
VP Vance to visit Indiana Friday to meet with Senate GOP amid redistricting standoff
Vice President JD Vance is slated to return to the Hoosier State on Friday to meet with Indiana’s Senate Republican caucus as redistricting deliberations appear to be at an impasse.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2025
EPA ends Biden-era pollution rule delay for coke ovens, NW Indiana advocates tout health benefits
Coke is a product made from coal that's used in steelmaking. Coke ovens emit harmful chemicals like benzene, which causes cancer.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2025
Braun says wages for government-incentivized jobs have seen an increase this year
The average wage for Hoosiers has increased over the last nine months, according to Governor Mike Braun. Braun said this improvement shows Indiana's new economic development approach — that prioritizes wage growth — is working.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2025
When could Indiana lawmakers redraw the state's congressional maps?
Indiana lawmakers are under pressure to redraw the state's congressional maps at the behest of President Donald Trump. Two of the remaining questions for Indiana's redistricting push are when and how?
Read MoreOctober 7, 2025
Michigan City Democratic state rep retires from public service
Democratic Michigan City Rep. Pat Boy's last day in the Indiana General Assembly will be Oct. 17.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2025
Felony charge added in Mark Sanchez case as debate over Indianapolis safety intensifies
Debate over whether Indianapolis is safe carries added weight as President Donald Trump sends National Guard troops to Democratic-led cities he describes as crime-plagued.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2025
Indiana highlights seven water quality 'success stories'
Indiana had more water quality "success stories" than any other state last fiscal year. The Environmental Protection Agency designates a river, lake or stream a "success story" if the water significantly improves after once being too polluted for things like swimming, fishing or hosting aquatic life.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2025
Indiana judges could ease impact of 70,000 yearly eviction filings, protect families against 'the Scarlet E'
Housing is cheaper in Indiana, compared with other states, but the state’s eviction rate is still one of the highest in the country.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2025
Democrat Beau Bayh to run for Indiana Secretary of State
Beau Bayh filed Monday to continue his families’ political dynasty — running for Secretary of State. Former U.S. Sen. and Gov. Evan Bayh announced the news in a post to X, followed by a news release.
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