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Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard
EAGLE PASS — From a shaded bench off Main Street, next to the city park the state of Texas seized in January for its border operations, Jessie Fuentes sometimes likes to count the number of humvees, Department of Public Safety SUVs and unmarked trucks driven by uniformed soldiers that pass him. Often, Fuentes said, he […] The post Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Victims and shooter identified in assassination attempt on Trump at Pennsylvania rally
The FBI said early Sunday it had identified the man who shot former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler on Saturday as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park. Crooks was killed at the scene. Trump was pronounced safe shortly after the incident. Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, who was at the […] The post Victims and shooter identified in assassination attempt on Trump at Pennsylvania rally appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Democrat delegates nominate Destiny Wells for attorney general
In a showdown between the old guard and the younger faction of Hoosier Democrats, party delegates chose Destiny Wells as their nominee for attorney general in a 1,067-475 vote while also easily nominating former state lawmaker Terry Goodin for lieutenant governor. Wells enlisted in the Army National Guard at 19, working her way up to […] The post Democrat delegates nominate Destiny Wells for attorney general appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Biden says ‘no place for this kind of violence in America’ after shooting at Trump rally
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden denounced political violence during brief remarks Saturday night after a shooting abruptly ended a campaign rally that Donald Trump was holding in Pennsylvania and injured the former president. Biden declined to say if the incident, which is under investigation by the Secret Service, was an assassination attempt. “I have an […] The post Biden says ‘no place for this kind of violence in America’ after shooting at Trump rally appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally; one spectator and suspected gunman killed
BUTLER — Former President Donald Trump is recovering Saturday after a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler that left a rally-goer and the gunman dead, authorities said. Two people were critically injured in the incident, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Shortly after Trump took the stage at about 6 p.m., several loud pops […] The post Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally; one spectator and suspected gunman killed appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
FSSA seeks stay in Healthy Indiana Plan case; says ruling threatens coverage and funding
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) on Friday filed to stay a federal court ruling that it says invalidated the state’s Medicaid expansion program for moderate-income adults under 65. The agency also has appealed the ruling to the D.C. Circuit Court. FSSA said in court filings that vacating the federal approval for the […] The post FSSA seeks stay in Healthy Indiana Plan case; says ruling threatens coverage and funding appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana death row inmate’s lawyers say mental illness should preclude him from execution
Attorneys for Indiana death row inmate Joseph Corcoran appealed the state’s request for an execution date on Thursday, maintaining that he is “unquestionably seriously mentally ill” and therefore should not be subject to the death penalty. Corcoran, who was convicted of murdering four people in Fort Wayne in 1997, filed his response with the Indiana […] The post Indiana death row inmate’s lawyers say mental illness should preclude him from execution appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Tax cut proposals need more depth, less flash
It’s always popular for politicians to promise to cut your taxes. But is it realistic? Small changes are absolutely possible, and Indiana lawmakers have cut taxes regularly over the last decade. But some of the proposals being tossed around this year are approaching clickbait at their worst. Property taxes are getting most of the attention […] The post Tax cut proposals need more depth, less flash appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Federal regulator: Pharmacy middlemen appear to be raising prices, hurting patients
The federal trade watchdog released an interim report Tuesday saying that sprawling health care conglomerates are driving out competition in the pharmacy sector and appear to be increasing prices in the process. “Amidst increasing vertical integration and concentration, these powerful middlemen may be profiting by inflating drug costs and squeezing Main Street pharmacies,” an executive summary […] The post Federal regulator: Pharmacy middlemen appear to be raising prices, hurting patients appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Former Indiana lawmaker sentenced to one year in prison for gambling corruption case
Former Indiana Rep. Sean Eberhart on Wednesday was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for his role in a five-year-old gambling corruption case. “I have to think it was simply a matter of greed,” U.S. District Judge Matthew Brookman told Eberhart from a sun-drenched, white-walled room in the federal courthouse located […] The post Former Indiana lawmaker sentenced to one year in prison for gambling corruption case appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Wells, White vie for Democratic attorney general nod at Saturday’s convention
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. Two women have stepped up as candidates for attorney general: Lt. Col. […] The post Wells, White vie for Democratic attorney general nod at Saturday’s convention appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana sees $1.6 billion impact from Regional Cities Initiative
A state regional development initiative had high payoffs for 18 Indiana counties, according to a new Ball State University report. Researchers for the university’s Center for Business and Economic Research found that the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative (RCI) — a one-time $126 million funding program created by former Gov. Mike Pence in 2015 — generated […] The post Indiana sees $1.6 billion impact from Regional Cities Initiative appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might
For decades, states have relied on gas taxes to provide much of the money to maintain roads and bridges. But as cars become more fuel efficient, and some Americans switch to electric vehicles, state leaders say the gas tax won’t pay the bills for much longer. At the same time, many cities have seen their […] The post Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana AG Todd Rokita sues East Chicago over ‘sanctuary city’ policies
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the City of East Chicago for what he claims are violations of the state’s ban on “sanctuary cities.” The complaint, filed in Lake County Superior Court, alleges that an East Chicago ordinance — adopted in 2017 — violates Indiana law by “restrict[ing] taking certain actions regarding information of […] The post Indiana AG Todd Rokita sues East Chicago over ‘sanctuary city’ policies appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Rush to seek retention, Indiana chief justice post
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush said Tuesday she will seek retention to the bench this fall, and also reappointment as chief justice. She has been on state’s highest court since 2012 after being appointed by then-Gov. Mitch Daniels. She was last retained by voters in 2014, but she has another vote coming Nov. […] The post Rush to seek retention, Indiana chief justice post appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
‘Truly a game changer’: Indiana ag leaders focus on farm bill impact
Indiana agriculture and conservation leaders are urging U.S. Congress members to pass a new federal farm bill by the end of the year. For Indiana — the seventh-largest agricultural exporter and ninth-largest farming state in the U.S. — the legislation could have wide ranging impacts. While many of the policies will impact the state’s 94,000 […] The post ‘Truly a game changer’: Indiana ag leaders focus on farm bill impact appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Abortion policy is the choice of voters, if only every voter knew it
As a new adjunct professor six years ago, the class I was asked to teach was titled “Public law and government relations.” It was a class designed to teach how ideas become laws. The students were public affairs majors, just like I was, thirty years earlier. Explaining the “how” part is complicated. I’m forced to […] The post Abortion policy is the choice of voters, if only every voter knew it appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana Department of Health seeks dismissal of abortion records lawsuit
The Indiana Department of Health is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit against the agency that was filed by an anti-abortion group over related records. The lawsuit in question was filed in May by “Voices for Life,” which seeks to regain access to Terminated Pregnancy Reports (TPRs) that are no longer being released by the state […] The post Indiana Department of Health seeks dismissal of abortion records lawsuit appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation
President Joe Biden pledged Monday to stay in his race for reelection, even after a weekend in which a growing number of Democrats asked for him to withdraw and a key U.S. House Republican called for an investigation into the president’s doctor. In a letter to congressional Democrats, Biden argued that the calls for him […] The post Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Feds approve initial Hoosier internet grant application
The approval "unlocks" Indiana's $868 million share of the funding, Indiana Chief Broadband Officer Steve Cox told reporters. The post Feds approve initial Hoosier internet grant application appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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