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FILE - Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., center, and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, left, exchange places at...

Trump endorses Jim Banks in Indiana Senate race

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed GOP Congressman Jim Banks in the race for the Indiana Senate seat.

Politics

FILE - Abortion-rights protestors march between the Indiana Statehouse and the Indiana State...

Indiana justices won’t hear 2nd abortion case for now

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:09 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The ACLU and the state attorney general’s office did not immediately reply to requests for comment.

Politics

Ex-Indiana Gov. Daniels won’t seek state’s open U.S. Senate seat

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:47 AM EST
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By WTHR
Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Tuesday that he wouldn’t seek that state’s open U.S. Senate seat next year.

Politics

FILE - Mayor Tom Henry

Mayor Tom Henry files to run for fifth term

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:46 PM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Mayor Tom Henry (D) has officially filed to run for a fifth term as Fort Wayne’s mayor.

Politics

Rinehart to announce City Council candidacy Monday evening

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:34 AM EST
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By Evan Harris
Melissa Rinehart says she will be announcing her bid for City Council District 2 on Monday.

National

Pence: ‘Mistakes were made’ in classified records handling

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:52 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Pence said he hadn’t been aware that the documents were in his residence but acknowledged his lack of awareness wasn’t an excuse.

Politics

Lawmakers call for investigation against gun company that they say is marketing to kids

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:32 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.

Politics

‘Life at conception’ act reintroduced in Congress as Republicans control the House

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:56 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)

Politics

State Senator Koch proposes changes to state’s bail system

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:20 AM EST
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By Evan Harris
A Republican state senator wants to change which people have the right to make bail in Indiana, though that means changes will be made to the state’s Constitution.

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Allen County Democrats announce new headquarters

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM EST
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By Taylor Williams
Allen County Democrats announce new headquarters.
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Politics

Allen County Commissioners give update on proposed jail, considering input from neighbors

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:11 AM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
The Allen County Board of Commissioners updated the public on the progress of the new county jail that is proposed near the Fort Wayne-New Haven border.

Politics

Republicans push abortion restrictions as March for Life rally comes to Washington D.C.

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:27 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”

Politics

Indiana’s top court hearing challenge to state abortion ban

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:05 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
The fate of Indiana’s Republican-backed abortion ban on Thursday goes before the state Supreme Court as it hears arguments on whether it violates privacy protections under the state constitution.

News

Didier says he will step down from GFW board if elected mayor

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:00 PM EST
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By Brien McElhatten
Tom Didier, who formally entered the race for mayor on Wednesday, says he will step down from the board of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. if he’s elected.

Indiana Capital Chronicle

Proposals limiting right to bail, home detention advance to Senate chamber

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:35 PM EST
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By Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana lawmakers went tough on crime Tuesday when a committee advanced a constitutional change restricting the right to bail and moved a less controversial bill barring people with more severe convictions from participating in community corrections programs.

Politics

City Councilman Didier to file for Fort Wayne mayoral run

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:05 PM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Fort Wayne City Councilman Tom Didier (R-3rd District) has officially announced a run for Fort Wayne mayor on Wednesday.

News

Banks talks to 21Alive as he launches Senate bid

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 7:37 PM EST
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By Brien McElhatten
Representative Jim Banks on Tuesday officially announced the launch of his campaign for US Senate. Banks, who is beginning is fourth term in the House, is vying for the seat that will open when Senator Mike Braun departs the office to run for governor of Indiana.

Politics

Jim Banks formally announces 2024 Senate campaign run

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 7:08 AM EST
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By Evan Harris
Northeast Indiana Congressman Jim Banks (R) has officially announced his 2024 run for the U.S. Senate.

Politics

City Councilman Arp officially files for mayoral run

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:20 PM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Fort Wayne City Councilman Jason Arp has formally filed to run for Fort Wayne mayor in 2023.

Politics

Indiana governor pushes big spending plan in annual address

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:37 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb urged skeptical state legislators Tuesday to support funding for several big-ticket spending plans, arguing that the state needed to take action on multiple fronts.

Politics

Republicans flex their new House majority with new committee chairs

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
House Republican leadership announces new committee and conference chairs.

Politics

Indiana governor trying to sell big-ticket spending plan

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 3:55 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to give the annual State of the State address to legislators on Tuesday as he tries to sell them on approving funding for several big-ticket spending plans in the new state budget.

Politics

Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Chambers seeking second term

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 3:34 PM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers (D - At-Large) officially filed to run for a second term Tuesday morning.

Politics

Gov. Holcomb to deliver ‘State of the State’ address Tuesday

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 9:14 AM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Governor Eric J. Holcomb is set to deliver his 7th State of the State address Tuesday evening.

Politics

Indiana lawmakers return for session of spending decisions

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 11:22 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana lawmakers return Monday the Statehouse for the start of this year’s legislative session with a large budget surplus and a long list of big-ticket spending wishes to sort through.

Politics

Allen County Commissioners urge patience from homeowners near proposed jail site

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:20 PM EST
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By Taylor Williams
Allen County Commissioners on Friday said they don’t have an immediate response to homeowners who have expressed concern about plans for the new jail along Meyer Road.

Politics

3 GOP Indiana governor hopefuls all have millions in bank

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:46 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The three Republicans who have launched campaigns for the 2024 Indiana governor’s election all say they ended December with about $3 million in the bank.

Politics

Tom Harris selected as Allen County Council president

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 12:03 PM EST
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By Evan Harris
The Allen County Council says they have announced their 2023 president Thursday morning.

Politics

Indiana lawmakers say they’re unlikely to pass new abortion legislation in 2023

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 3:29 PM EST
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By Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana’s top Republican lawmakers say they’re holding off on new abortion legislation in the 2023 legislative session — at least for now.

Politics

Indiana governor proposes 6% boost for schools next year

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 2:09 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana schools would see a 6% funding boost next year under state spending plans announced Wednesday by Gov. Eric Holcomb.

Politics

Fort Wayne City Council taps Glynn Hines (D) for council president

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 12:16 PM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
The Fort Wayne City Council Tuesday evening appointed Councilman Glynn Hines (D-At-Large) as the council’s president.

Politics

City Councilman Geoff Paddock announces re-election bid

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 11:17 AM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Fort Wayne City Councilman Geoff Paddock (D - 5th District) announced Wednesday morning that he is vying for a fourth term.

Politics

Indiana blocks Chinese-owned app TikTok from state devices

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 10:15 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana has blocked the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from state devices, its technology office said Thursday.

Politics

118th Congress brings new majorities, old divisions

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 9:46 AM EST
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By Peter Zampa
A fresh group of politicians will take their seats in the 118th Congress, creating a new dynamic in Washington.

Politics

Should the state ax its individual income tax?

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 3:28 PM EST
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By Inside INdiana Business
A powerful Senate Republican plans to introduce legislation next year to create a commission to consider changes to Indiana’s tax structure, including phasing out the state income tax.

Politics

How the U.S. will pick its next House speaker

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 9:47 AM EST
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By Brendan Cullerton
Current Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, is the frontrunner to become the next speaker of the House, but he is short on the votes required

Politics

State lawsuits defend abortion access with religious freedom

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 12:28 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Cara Berg Raunick watched with bafflement as Indiana’s Republican legislators took less than two weeks to debate and pass an abortion ban that the governor signed quickly into law.

Politics

Afghan refugees left in limbo as Congress fails to act on bill

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 3:37 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Legislation to sort out Afghan refugee status remains stalled in Congress.

Politics

“Diversity is necessary at the table”: Nancy Pelosi’s last official acts

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 5:39 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

Politics

Nation’s most senior Senator delivers farewell speech

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 10:06 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
For the past 48 years Senator Patrick Leahy has served the nation and his home state of Vermont.

Indiana Capital Chronicle

Senate proposes reevaluating state’s tax structure

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 3:34 PM EST
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By Indiana Capital Chronicle
Some state senators are touting the possibility of reinventing Indiana’s tax structure to determine whether the state could eliminate individual and corporate income taxes.

News

Final results shared following recount in SACS board election

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 4:09 PM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
An Allen County Judge on Friday says the Recount Commission has completed the recount of the Nov. 8 election results for the Southwest Allen County Schools (SACS) Board At-Large race.

Politics

Judge approves recount in tight SACS board election

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 5:23 PM EST
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By Evan Harris
The Allen County Superior Court Judge approved a vote recount on Dec. 13 in the close Southwest Allen County Schools board election.

Politics

Ohio education bill, transgender athlete ban die in House

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 3:47 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The latest proposal to give Ohio’s governor more power overseeing K-12 education cleared the state Senate with a ban on transgender student-athletes in girls sports but hit a roadblock hours later when the legislation fell several votes short of passage in the House early Thursday.

News

Another step approved in land purchase for new jail

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 1:34 PM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Members of the Allen County Council Thursday morning signaled their intention to approve the purchase of a piece of land along Meyer Road for the construction of a new county jail.

Politics

‘Help Not Handcuffs Coalition’ plans press conference ahead of hearing on new Allen Co. Jail

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 10:52 AM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
A community coalition that advocates for alternatives to incarceration says they have planned a press conference as Allen County Commissioners go in front of a federal judge to present their final plan to address overcrowding and inhumane conditions at the current jail.

Politics

Senate passes legislation to ban TikTok from U.S. government devices

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 10:48 AM EST
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By CNN
The Senate passed a bill Wednesday night to ban TikTok from U.S. government devices.

Indiana Capital Chronicle

Holcomb stays out of governor’s race — for now — to focus on upcoming legislative session

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 11:36 AM EST
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By Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is so far declining to throw his support behind any candidates in the governor’s race, saying Monday he’s instead focused on the upcoming legislative session.

Politics

Following her breast cancer diagnosis, Katie Couric throws support behind cancer screening bill

Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 8:29 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Journalist Katie Couric joined lawmakers to announce the ‘Find it Early Act' for cancer screenings.

News

Indiana appealing 2nd court decision blocking abortion ban

Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
A second legal challenge that has blocked Indiana’s abortion ban from being enforced could also be headed to the state Supreme Court.
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