by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 5, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun hinted Republicans should pick statewide candidates through public primaries, backed off mid-decade redistricting and dismissed concerns about his administration’s performance in wide-ranging comments Thursday about this week’s midterm election results. The governor described Democrats’ sweeping gains Tuesday as a “wake-up call” and an “opportunity”…
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 4, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun signed executive orders Wednesday renewing Indiana’s fuel tax suspension for another 30 days. The orders suspend the state excise and usage tax on gasoline — worth a combined 64 cents per gallon in the month of November — and lift restrictions on untaxed diesel…
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleNovember 4, 2026 Democrats gained a seat in Indiana’s congressional delegation Tuesday, while eight incumbent U.S. House members won reelection. The results leave Republicans with a six-to-three advantage in Indiana’s congressional delegation, down from the GOP’s previous seven-to-two edge. The biggest upset came in central Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, where…
by David Lightman, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 29, 2026 Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks. President Donald Trump wants year-round daylight saving time. The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly in July for…
by Fred Payne, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 26, 2026 Most of the talk about artificial intelligence and work asks how many jobs will disappear. For the families United Way works with, a better question is which jobs, and what the ones left behind pay. Start with who is exposed. Nationally, about 54.5 million households, 41%, don’t…
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 22, 2026 Republican Treasurer Daniel Elliott is touting nearly $1.8 billion in state investment earnings in his bid for a second term, while Democratic challenger Coumba Kebe is calling for greater transparency in how Indiana manages public money. The Nov. 3 election pits a former software engineer and local…
by Cami Koons, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 22, 2026 Farmers will be eligible to receive one-time payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide relief for high fuel and input costs. USDA and President Donald Trump announced Monday night at a rally in Kansas that farmers would have $8 billion made available in the Harvest…
by McKenzie Conrad, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 19, 2026 Early voting is now open in Indiana, and with that comes a powerful question on every Hoosier’s ballot about one of the most fundamental protections in our justice system: the presumption of innocence and right to remain free while awaiting trial: Public Question 1. Indiana lawmakers have…
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 14, 2026 The name, image and likeness brand deals prevalent in collegiate athletics are trickling down to high school athletes, but Indiana lawmakers appear unlikely to regulate the practice for now. The Indiana High School Athletic Association in May authorized its own version of the deals known as personal…
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 13, 2026 A little-known statewide office responsible for disbursing and reporting how Indiana’s state tax dollars are spent is on the ballot this election season. Three candidates are vying to be Indiana’s next comptroller: Incumbent Elise Nieshalla, a Republican, is seeking re-election against Democratic nominee Jessica Bailey and Libertarian…
