Government
Rep. Bartels’ bill to streamline dozens of Indiana boards and commissions passes House
STATEHOUSE – Legislation authored by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) that reforms dozens of state boards and commissions was recently passed by the Indiana House…
Candidates face noon deadline this Friday for 2026 Primary Filing
LAWRENCE CO. — The clock is ticking for local political hopefuls. Prospective candidates are reminded that the deadline to file a declaration of candidacy for…
Senator Banks urges Senate passage of Tyler’s Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about fentanyl overdose victim Tyler Shamash and the importance of effective fentanyl testing in hospital emergency rooms. The…
City of Bedford construction highlights: Residential and commercial growth
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford Planning & Zoning has released its first performance report of 2026, revealing a month of peak efficiency and steady…
Indiana Rural Summit Coalition demands investigation, Warns of systemic threat to ballot access
STATEHOUSE – The Indiana Rural Summit coalition announced today that some coalition members who participated in the largest group filing in recent history at the Indiana Secretary…
Indiana leaders propose “Hailey’s Law” to combat online grooming
INDIANA — Following the tragic death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, Indiana leaders are fast-tracking a legislative push to close gaps in the state’s emergency notification…
Trump signs $1.2 Trillion funding deal to end shutdown, triggering 10-day countdown for DHS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump signed a massive $1.2 trillion spending package Tuesday afternoon, officially ending a four-day partial government shutdown and sending hundreds…
Koch: Resolution to honor Bob Knight passes committee
STATEHOUSE — A resolution sponsored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) and authored by State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) to honor IU basketball coach Bob…
Senator Banks advocates for fair healthcare research funding at Indiana universities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) discussed the importance of fair health research funding for Indiana universities with National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Bhattacharya…
Leon Gordon sworn in as Perry Township Trustee following Democratic caucus victory
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Democratic Party officially welcomed a new chapter of leadership Tuesday as Leon Gordon was sworn in as the Perry Township…
