Senate committee adopts state tax cut for overtime and tips
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle January 20, 2026 A key finance panel on Tuesday inserted a one-year state income tax break on overtime and …
Tippecanoe County judge, wife shot at Lafayette home; investigation ongoing
A Tippecanoe County judge and his wife remained hospitalized Sunday night after both were shot at the doorway of their Lafayette home, as investigators worked …
Mears and Murder Rates
Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears and IMPD Deputy Chief Kendall Adams discussed the significant reduction in murder rates over the past five years. Mears highlighted …
Ford in the Fifth
Democratic State Sen. JD Ford has formally announced his candidacy for Congress in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, saying encouragement from voters, frustration with Washington politics, …
To Realize the Dream, You Might Want to Rewatch Trading Places
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. One film I started watching over this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend was Trading Places. Say what? Yes. Trading Places. Relax. …
Hoosier Survey: Voters want affordability, worry about school safety, and think data centers are a net negative
A new statewide survey from Ball State University’s Bowen Center for Public Affairs suggests Hoosiers are generally comfortable living in Indiana, but they’re anxious about …
It’s Official, Vop is Running for Mayor
After months of speculation, Indianapolis City-County Councilor Vop Osili formally announced his candidacy for Indianapolis mayor in 2027, firing the first major shot in what …
Braun touts affordability, growth in 2026 State of the State address
Gov. Mike Braun used his 2026 State of the State address Tuesday night to frame his administration’s agenda around affordability, economic growth, and public safety, …
Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute Releases Snapshot of K-12 School Funding in 2024
The Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute on Monday released a new comparative analysis of K-12 school funding that provides a statewide snapshot of how traditional public …
House Bill Would Bar Lawsuits Against Uber, Lyft Over Rider Injuries
Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation that would significantly limit when ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft can be sued by their own passengers following …