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Calm, conservative, confident: What GOP senators want in Trump’s vice presidential pick
WASHINGTON — Republican members of the U.S. Senate striving for a takeover of their chamber in the November elections have a wish list for what they’d like to see in Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick. A “little calmer” than Trump. Confident. Conservative. Military experience. Good relationships with senators. Ready to take over as chief executive […] The post Calm, conservative, confident: What GOP senators want in Trump’s vice presidential pick appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
When McCormick picked Goodin, the hope of a meaningful Hoosier movement ended
Life in Stephen King’s Shawshank State Prison is, at its best, mundane, repetitive and stagnant. As is the state of politics in Indiana. Surviving either or both, doesn’t require lightning to strike. It requires hope. Hope that can lead to a movement. Democrats in Indiana nominated former Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jennifer McCormick as […] The post When McCormick picked Goodin, the hope of a meaningful Hoosier movement ended appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
U.S. House reps for Indiana collect almost $200,000 in meal and lodging reimbursements
Indiana’s nine U.S. House members received a combined $199,332 in reimbursements for lodging, meals and incidentals in 2023 as part of a new program that allows federal lawmakers to recoup expenses without providing receipts. The U.S. House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress approved the program in 2022. It is considered an alternative to […] The post U.S. House reps for Indiana collect almost $200,000 in meal and lodging reimbursements appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Transmission operator warns of electric capacity deficit
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator's projections for the next year ranged from a surplus of 1.1 gigawatts to a deficit of 2.7 gigawatts. The post Transmission operator warns of electric capacity deficit appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Randy Head elected to lead state GOP
The Indiana Republican State Committee unanimously elected former lawmaker and lobbyist Randy Head to be the next chair of the state GOP on Monday, naming a successor for former chair Anne Hathaway. Hathaway resigned after a 10-month stint chairing the party. “I would first like to express my gratitude to the State Committee for their unanimous […] The post Randy Head elected to lead state GOP appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Hoosier voters oppose strict abortion ban, new poll finds
A new poll by Our Choice Coalition, an abortion-rights political action committee, shows 64% of surveyed Hoosiers believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases and 58% believe Indiana’s current abortion ban is too restrictive. The survey, conducted in May among 1,275 registered voters in Indiana, is nearly equally divided among Democrats and […] The post Hoosier voters oppose strict abortion ban, new poll finds appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Premiums return for Indiana’s HIP, CHIP Medicaid enrollees
For the first time in years, certain Indiana Medicaid beneficiaries will start paying premiums again — a concern for advocates who say that enrollees are unprepared and point to federal concerns about the rule’s effectiveness. The state waived the cost-sharing requirement, otherwise known as POWER Accounts, in early 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. During that […] The post Premiums return for Indiana’s HIP, CHIP Medicaid enrollees appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Celebrating the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect almost one year ago on June, 27, protecting pregnant and postpartum workers by allowing them access to reasonable accommodations within the workplace. This is an anniversary worth celebrating! Yet to realize the vision of this critical legislation – and other legislation that would support working mothers […] The post Celebrating the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states
For abortion rights supporters in Florida, it was a tumultuous day of highs and lows. On April 1, the Florida Supreme Court paved the way for the state to ban nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. But it also OK’d a ballot measure that would allow Florida voters to overturn the ban this […] The post Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb confident GOP nominee Mike Braun will prevail as governor this fall
Amid in-party turmoil over the selection of conservative pastor Micah Beckwith as the GOP nominee for lieutenant governor, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said he remains confident that Republicans will prevail in the executive office race in November. “I anticipate Sen. Braun becoming Gov. Braun,” Holcomb told the Indiana Capital Chronicle on Friday. “It’s the convention’s […] The post Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb confident GOP nominee Mike Braun will prevail as governor this fall appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Exclusive: DNC moves ahead on all-virtual roll call for Biden presidential nomination
WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee has taken a significant step toward formally designating Joe Biden as the party’s presidential nominee before the Democratic convention in August — a move that’s necessary to place him on the Ohio ballot for November’s election, States Newsroom has been told. DNC members finalized their vote Thursday to move […] The post Exclusive: DNC moves ahead on all-virtual roll call for Biden presidential nomination appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana treasurer puts BlackRock on ESG watchlist
Treasurer Daniel Elliott accused BlackRock of making illegal environmental, social or governance (ESG) commitments. The post Indiana treasurer puts BlackRock on ESG watchlist appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Parents of medically complex children decry newest FSSA barrier
Several parents of medically complex children raised alarms Thursday about a new barrier implemented by the state government for personal attendant hours, part of the ongoing struggle between the groups over changes to government support for families. The assembled group, part of Indiana Families United 4 Care, contend that the Family and Social Services Administration […] The post Parents of medically complex children decry newest FSSA barrier appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
What is an Indiana Republican now?
Following Micah Beckwith’s surprising lieutenant governor nomination and Jim Bopp’s startling assessment of how it impacts the governor’s race, I have seen a lot of shade thrown about establishment Republicans and RINO’s. Hearing Bopp — the Hoosier most directly responsible for Indiana’s anti-abortion moves in the last two decades and an ultra-conservative powerhouse lawyer — […] The post What is an Indiana Republican now? appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana Supreme Court weighs discovery of cell phone data with right to privacy
The Indiana Supreme Court is considering how to balance the discovery of cell phone information with privacy rights following a hearing Thursday where a car accident victim wanted access to phone data of the driver who struck him. The victim, Charles Jennings, argued a lower trial court abused its discretion when prohibiting him from inspecting […] The post Indiana Supreme Court weighs discovery of cell phone data with right to privacy appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
North-central water withdrawals in decline, Indiana Finance Authority reports
IFA's Jim McGoff told board members that the agency's consultants were "wrapping up" the first half of the 50-year demand and supply study. The post North-central water withdrawals in decline, Indiana Finance Authority reports appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Democrat Jennifer McCormick taps former Indiana Rep. Terry Goodin for lieutenant governor
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick has picked former Indiana lawmaker and social conservative Terry Goodin as her running mate, despite pushback from some within her party. McCormick made the lieutenant governor announcement Thursday afternoon in Indianapolis, just days after she called out Republican state delegates for choosing conservative Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith as that party’s […] The post Democrat Jennifer McCormick taps former Indiana Rep. Terry Goodin for lieutenant governor appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Randy Head emerges as likely next Hoosier GOP chief
Head would succeed Anne Hathaway, who resigned following a chaotic edition of the party's annual convention. The post Randy Head emerges as likely next Hoosier GOP chief appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Better ways to improve voting than police at the polls
Secretary of State Diego Morales’ recent mailing on the topic of election interference was not just wasteful (according to the Indiana Capital Chronicle, the office blew $35,000 in federal grant money to mail information readily available on-line to 600 people). It was yet another example of Indiana elected officials taking our state in the wrong […] The post Better ways to improve voting than police at the polls appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
As bird flu continues to spread, Indiana holds off on mandatory dairy cattle testing
As avian flu continues to spread to dairy cows across the United States, Hoosier officials said farmers are keeping a close eye on their herds, but animal testing mostly remains optional. So far, scores of dairy farm cows in 12 states — including Michigan and Ohio — have been infected with H5N1, also known as bird […] The post As bird flu continues to spread, Indiana holds off on mandatory dairy cattle testing appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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