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…
by Marilyn Odendahl, Indiana Citizen, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 13, 2026 As Hoosier voters head to the polls this election, they will find on their ballots the Court of Appeals of Indiana judges and the Indiana Tax Court judge who are up for retention, but many of those voters may struggle to decide whether to retain…
by Jonathan Shorman, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 12, 2026 On Friday morning, the prediction market platform Kalshi gave the Democratic candidate in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race an 87% chance of winning. The volume of trading on the outcome exceeded $1.8 million. This is exactly the type of activity Minnesota and numerous other states want to shut…
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 8, 2026 There’s a saying at the Indiana Department of Administration: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. The stack of broken chairs in storage at the IDOA State Surplus Warehouse may be useless to the 30,000 state employees who once sat in them, but the chairs are a…
by Stephen McCaffrey, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 5, 2026 Walk into almost any public library in Indiana, and you’ll find much more than just the books on the shelves. You’ll find reliable internet access, a place to escape the heat, and often, a staff member who has quietly become the first person to which a struggling…
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 5, 2026 Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles has sold more than 380,000 “blackout” license plates in the year since the minimalist design launched — generating $12.9 million toward a five-year modernization plan for the agency, the governor’s office announced Monday. The blackout plates feature white numerals and letters…
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleOctober 5, 2026 Indiana judges may soon have the ability to deny bail for more defendants they believe pose a danger to the public. Defendants are guaranteed the right to bail under the Indiana constitution except in cases of murder or treason — even when a judge believes the defendant may…
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 30, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday renewed Indiana’s gas tax suspension for another 30 days — until early November — and issued a new order lifting restrictions on the sale of untaxed diesel fuel for trucks operated by farmers and timber harvesters on public roads. The order cited…
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital ChronicleSeptember 30, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday renewed Indiana’s gas tax suspension for another 30 days — until early November — and issued a new order lifting restrictions on the sale of untaxed diesel fuel for semi-trucks operated by farmers and timber harvesters, citing continued disruption to global oil…
