Indiana Unemployment Drops to 4.4%
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the state’s unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, the lowest since April 2001. Unemployment was 4.5% last month. In …
Pence Defends Syrian Refugee Decision
by Mike Pence Both the United States and Indiana have proud traditions of welcoming individuals and families who seek the safety and refuge that all …
The ISIS Effect
With the recent terrorist attacks in Paris Indy Politics looks at the issue of homeland security and Syrian refugees from a number of national, state …
Smith Expelled from Senate Caucus
Republican State Senator Jim Smith (R-Charlestown) has been expelled from his caucus for reportedly sharing information about the civil rights bill introduced on Organization Day …
Senate Republicans Introduce Anti-Discrimination Bill
Indiana Senate Republicans have introduced legislation which they say will provide civil rights protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity while at the same …
What’s Up for 2016?
A bill that would add protections for sexual orientation and gender identity to the state’s civil rights code will get a hearing next session, that’s …
Pence Puts Halt to Accepting Syrian Refugees
Indiana Governor Mike Pence says Indiana will not accept Syrian refugees in the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. Pence put out the …
State Chamber Unveils 2016 Agenda
Transportation, civil rights for the LBGT community and easier college credit transfers will be the top priorities of the group that represents the state’s …
Rubio Big Winner in Our Latest Presidential Poll
Florida U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has come out the big winner in our latest Indy Politics political survey. Nearly 400 of you responded to our …
Dickerson Announces Student Debt Reduction Plan
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate John Dickerson announced Saturday his plan to help reduce student loan debt. Dickerson unveiled a proposal that would allow college graduates …