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Democrat Jennifer McCormick gets teacher union endorsement in race for Indiana governor
Indiana’s largest teachers union gave its official support to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick on Wednesday, citing her “common sense and bipartisanship” approach to state politics and education policy. Speaking on the south steps of the Statehouse Wednesday morning, Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) President Keith Gambill announced its political action committee, I-PACE, has endorsed […] The post Democrat Jennifer McCormick gets teacher union endorsement in race for Indiana governor appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Biden administration unveils new rule on nursing home staffing levels
The Biden administration has introduced a controversial set of new regulations intended to increase staffing levels and improve patient care in nursing homes. The new staffing rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has faced fierce opposition from the industry and Republicans in Congress. It establishes for the first time national minimum […] The post Biden administration unveils new rule on nursing home staffing levels appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Biden signs $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan into law
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan emergency spending law Wednesday to provide an additional $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, ending months of behind-the-scenes maneuvering and public pleas for Congress to approve the funding. The package also included a measure requiring the popular app TikTok be sold by its Chinese […] The post Biden signs $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan into law appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Gay rights group calls for gubernatorial primary vote boycott
An Indiana gay rights group called for voters pulling Republican ballots to leave the top race blank in an electoral boycott. The post Gay rights group calls for gubernatorial primary vote boycott appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
The new gold rush: powering Indiana’s data center boom
As the digital age accelerates, Indiana finds itself at the focal point of a new kind of gold rush—a rush to locate and power data centers and microchip manufacturing plants. These modern-day mines don’t extract ore; they process and store the lifeblood of the 21st century: data and microchips. And just like the gold rushes […] The post The new gold rush: powering Indiana’s data center boom appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
U.S. Senate sends foreign aid bill to Biden as McConnell chides GOP ‘isolationist movement’
WASHINGTON — An additional $95 billion in military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan cleared the U.S. Senate after a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers voted Tuesday to send it to President Joe Biden. The 79-18 vote wrapped up months of debate within Congress about whether the United States should approve the aid or […] The post U.S. Senate sends foreign aid bill to Biden as McConnell chides GOP ‘isolationist movement’ appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana’s GOP gubernatorial candidates focus on moderator, not Braun, during final debate
Five of the six Republicans hoping to be Indiana’s next governor squabbled more with the moderator than they did over policy issues during their last pre-primary debate on Tuesday — just two weeks before the May election. And although U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, largely considered to be the frontrunner in the race, was absent from […] The post Indiana’s GOP gubernatorial candidates focus on moderator, not Braun, during final debate appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana Supreme Court denies Rust rehearing on Senate candidacy
The Indiana Supreme Court denied U.S. Senate candidate John Rust a rehearing in a case to determine his eligibility for the Republican primary ballot. Previously, the justices stayed a lower court ruling that booted Rust from the ballot. Rust wants to challenge Congressman Jim Banks for the GOP U.S. Senate nomination but a state law […] The post Indiana Supreme Court denies Rust rehearing on Senate candidacy appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Gerrymandering hurts the minority often in unforeseen ways
Gerrymandering is more than math. I have had this conversation many times over the years with a variety of people, and I have been surprised by their surprise almost every time. Whichever party is drawing the maps of legislative districts, of any kind, they draw them to benefit themselves of course. That part is math, […] The post Gerrymandering hurts the minority often in unforeseen ways appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Senior care organization group pulls out of managed care, leaving future uncertain
Negotiations between a group representing senior care organizations and the insurers tasked with overseeing the state’s summer transition of long-term care services collapsed earlier this month after the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement — but the impact is still unclear for older Hoosiers. The state insists it’s on track to launch its Medicaid […] The post Senior care organization group pulls out of managed care, leaving future uncertain appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana state senate incumbents face few election challengers in upcoming primary races
Although half of Indiana’s state senate seats are up for re-election in 2024, the races are so far dominated by an overwhelming number of incumbents — most of whom are running unopposed in the May primary. In fact, there are only nine contested races out of 25 on May 7. Just one senate incumbent did […] The post Indiana state senate incumbents face few election challengers in upcoming primary races appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
U.S. Supreme Court appears to lean toward Oregon city in complex homelessness case
WASHINGTON — A majority of U.S Supreme Court justices Monday seemed inclined to side with an Oregon town’s law that bans homeless people from sleeping outdoors, in a case that could have broad implications for local ordinances related to homelessness across the country. During oral arguments in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, conservative […] The post U.S. Supreme Court appears to lean toward Oregon city in complex homelessness case appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Five of six GOP gubernatorial candidates to meet Tuesday in final debate
The candidates have met at three other debates and a business forum, but some didn't qualify for each event. All will speak Tuesday. The post Five of six GOP gubernatorial candidates to meet Tuesday in final debate appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Five of six GOP gubernatorial candidates to meet Tuesday in final debate
The candidates have met at three other debates and a business forum, but some didn't qualify for each event. All will speak Tuesday. The post Five of six GOP gubernatorial candidates to meet Tuesday in final debate appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
A personal look at substance abuse disorder and recovery
Most people in recovery will tell you that the decision to enter recovery must be made on one’s own, but it is sustained through community. Mid-December 2017 was the moment for me. I find winters to be brutal in general. When the sun dwindles down to nothing, my muscle memory tends to revisit the depths […] The post A personal look at substance abuse disorder and recovery appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Gubernatorial candidate Eric Doden sees small towns as key for Indiana’s future
The longest-running Republican candidate for governor jumped into the race three years ago and kickstarted the advertising push just one week after the 2022 midterms — and Eric Doden’s campaign consistently published detailed proposals throughout the campaign. “(Launching early) allowed us to develop relationships. It’s allowed us to listen to people from all different kinds […] The post Gubernatorial candidate Eric Doden sees small towns as key for Indiana’s future appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Poll workers emphasize election confidence, customer service
Indiana needs thousands of poll workers to staff its more than 5,000 precincts on Election Day, according to the Secretary of State's Office. The post Poll workers emphasize election confidence, customer service appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Democratic caucus selects Indianapolis City-County Councilor Jackson for Senate vacancy
Indianapolis City-County Councilor La Keisha Jackson won a caucus Thursday night to fill the remaining term of the late state Sen. Jean Breaux, according to a release from the Indiana Democratic Party. Breaux, an Indianapolis Democrat, died last month following a prolonged illness that took her away from the entire 2024 legislative session. Jackson and […] The post Democratic caucus selects Indianapolis City-County Councilor Jackson for Senate vacancy appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
GOP gubernatorial hopefuls talk Indiana’s dormant death penalty
Indiana’s death penalty law exists in name only. Would any of Indiana’s GOP candidates for governor change that? The post GOP gubernatorial hopefuls talk Indiana’s dormant death penalty appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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