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Leaders React to Trump Assassination Attempt
July 19, 2024
Indiana leaders react to the assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Democrats choose Terry Goodin and Destiny Wells as lieutenant governor and AG nominees. I-LEARN shows some improvement in reading scores, but continued struggles with math.
Chief Justice Loretta Rush Seeks Third Term
July 12, 2024
Loretta Rush seeks a third term as Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Fewer Indiana students enroll in FAFSA after issues with the federal enrollment portal. The Gary Community School Corporation is officially shifted back to local control.
Supreme Court Gives Trump Near-Total Immunity
July 5, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court grants presidents near-total immunity. A judge invalidates Indiana’s 2020 Medicaid expansion waiver. Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Donald Rainwater proposes changing the state constitution to cap property taxes.
J.D. Ford Passes on Lieutenant Governor Bid
June 28, 2024
Senator J.D. Ford announces that he will not run for lieutenant governor. Randy Head elected chairman of the Indiana Republican Party. Governor Eric Holcomb and A.G. Todd Rokita announce the state will seek to resume executions after a 15 year pause.
Micah Beckwith Named Braun’s Running Mate
June 21, 2024
Micah Beckwith named Mike Braun’s running mate. Jennifer McCormick chooses Terry Goodin as her lieutenant governor pick. The state makes further changes impacting how families of medically complex children receive Medicaid benefits.
Nearly $100M for LEAP District Expansion
June 14, 2024
The state approves nearly $100M to expand the controversial LEAP district. An anti-abortion group sues the state health department to regain access to terminated pregnancy reports. Indiana Republicans gather for the state party convention.
Todd Rokita Threatens to Sue Sanctuary Cities
June 7, 2024
Todd Rokita threatens to sue Gary, East Chicago, West Lafayette and Monroe County over “sanctuary city” ban. All three gubernatorial candidates agree to a televised debate. Rokita weighs in on Indianapolis’ controversial soccer stadium plans.
Donald J. Trump Found Guilty of 34 Charges
May 31, 2024
Donald Trump found guilty in the New York business records case. A court hears final arguments on Indiana’s near-total abortion ban. Indiana spends nearly half a billion dollars on private schools through the voucher program, even though nearly 70% of students have no record of attending an Indiana public school. May 31, 2024
Families of Medically Complex Children Sue
May 24, 2024
Families of medically complex children sue the FSSA to stop Medicaid changes that would impact their ability to provide care. Literacy training requirements for teachers change after backlash from educators. All counties in Indiana opt into the state public health initiative to address immunizations, chronic disease prevention, and maternal and child health issues. May 24, 2024
The ACLU of Indiana Sues Purdue University
May 17, 2024
The ACLU sues Purdue University’s board of trustees over a new state law impacting tenure. Jim Banks attends a Mar-A-Lago fundraising lunch for Donald Trump that was largely viewed as an audition for potential running mates. A look ahead at this summer’s legislative study committees, who will be looking into issues ranging from school absenteeism to homeowners associations. May 17, 2024
Mike Braun Wins the GOP Gubernatorial Primary
May 10, 2024
Mike Braun wins the GOP gubernatorial primary and names political newcomer Julie McGuire as his running mate. Democrat Valerie McCray becomes the first Black woman to be a nominee for U.S. Senate in Indiana history.
Protests at IU Over Israel’s War in Gaza
May 3, 2024
Indiana University students protest Israel’s war in Gaza. Marijuana reclassification plans put pressure on the Indiana General Assembly to legalize use. A grassroots organization meets with the FSSA and Governor Holcomb over planned Medicaid cutbacks.
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