Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced Wednesday that his independent campaign will use a “Lincoln Party” label as part of an effort that could eventually establish a new political party in the state.
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Indiana application details need, plan for I-70 tolls
State says federal approval needed to widen the full highway to 6 lanes
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Former GOP mayor plans independent run for state’s top elections post
Former Republican Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is shaking up Indiana’s race for secretary of state by announcing a run as an independent today.
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AES Indiana’s parent company to go private in BlackRock-led $33B deal
Democrats decry the move, while governor says “main criterion” is bringing down rates.
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Indiana Senate sends ‘bell-to-bell’ school cellphone ban to governor
Cellphones could soon be sidelined for the entire school day in Indiana classrooms — rather than just during instructional time.
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Immigration crackdown heads to Indiana governor after falling short last year
The bill cracks down on local units of government, businesses and immigrant social safety net use.
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What to watch in the last week of Indiana’s legislative session
Immigration crackdown, Bears stadium financing, limits on local housing rules all up for final decisions
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Republicans revive push to shorten Indiana’s early voting period
Proposal would cut early voting time from 28 days to 16 days starting with this spring’s primary
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Indiana bail amendment clears General Assembly, sending detention question to November ballot
The proposed constitutional amendment still needs majority voter approval to take effect.
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Veteran journalist, communicator named as Indianapolis-area media market critic
Tracey Compton’s work will appear in Mirror Indy, WFYI and the Indiana Capital Chronicle.