• Statement from the Indiana GOP on the Election of the 2025 Leadership Team

    For Immediate Release: April 10, 2025        Contact: Gage Hoekstra, Press Secretary, ghoekstra@indiana.gop   Statement from the Indiana GOP on the Election of the 2025 Leadership Team   INDIANAPOLIS (April 10, […]

  • Governor Braun Signs Freedom and Opportunity Legislation to Support Hoosier Farmers

    For Immediate Release: March 26, 2025  Contact: Gage Hoekstra, Press Secretary, ghoekstra@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS (March 26, 2025) – Fulfilling a key promise from his Freedom and Opportunity Agenda, Governor Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) […]

  • Lana Keesling Elected Chairwoman of the Indiana Republican Party

    For Immediate Release: February 13, 2025  Contact: Gage Hoekstra, Press Secretary, ghoekstra@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS (February 13, 2025) – The Indiana Republican Party is proud to announce the unanimous election of Lana Keesling as the next Chairwoman […]

  • Statement from Governor Braun on President Trump’s Decision to Ban Transgender Athletes from Participating in Women’s Sports

    For Immediate Release: February 5, 2025        Contact: Gage Hoekstra, Press Secretary, ghoekstra@indiana.gop Statement from Governor Braun on President Trump’s Decision to Ban Transgender Athletes from Participating in Women’s Sports INDIANAPOLIS […]

  • Statement from the Indiana GOP on Governor Mike Braun's State of the State Address

    For Immediate Release: January 29, 2025        Contact: Gage Hoekstra, Press Secretary, ghoekstra@indiana.gop   Statement from Indiana GOP Regarding Governor Braun’s State of the State Address   INDIANAPOLIS (January 29, 2025) – […]

  • Statement from the Indiana GOP Regarding Executive Order 25-29

    For Immediate Release: January 28, 2025        Contact: Gage Hoekstra, Press Secretary, ghoekstra@indiana.gop   Indiana GOP Commends Governor Braun For Tackling Illegal Immigration INDIANAPOLIS (January 28, 2025) – The Indiana Republican Party […]

  • Statement from the Indiana GOP Regarding School Choice Week 2025

    For Immediate Release: January 27, 2025        Contact: Gage Hoekstra, Press Secretary, ghoekstra@indiana.gop   Indiana GOP Applauds Braun’s Commitment To School Choice INDIANAPOLIS (January 27, 2025) – The Indiana Republican Party released […]

  • Statement from the Indiana GOP Regarding the 2025 Annual Indianapolis March for Life

    For Immediate Release: January 23, 2025        Contact: Gage Hoekstra, Press Secretary, ghoekstra@indiana.gop   Statement from the Indiana GOP Regarding the 2025 Annual Indianapolis March for Life INDIANAPOLIS (January 23, 2025) – […]

  • Indiana GOP Statement on the Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump

    For Immediate Release: January 20, 2025        Contact: Gage Hoekstra, Press Secretary, ghoekstra@indiana.gop   Statement from Indiana GOP on the Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump INDIANAPOLIS (January 20, 2025) – Indiana […]

  • Indiana GOP Statement on Governor Braun's Decision to Fly Flags at Full Staff for Donald Trump's Inauguration

    For Immediate Release: January 16, 2025        Contact: Gage Hoekstra, Press Secretary, ghoekstra@indiana.gop   Statement from Indiana GOP Regarding Governor Braun’s Decision To Fly Flags At Full Staff […]

  • Chairwoman Erin Lucas Statement on Governor Mike Braun's Inauguration

    For Immediate Release: January 13, 2025        Contact: Josh Waddell, Executive Director, jwaddell@indiana.gop   Indiana GOP Chairwoman Erin Lucas’ Statement on Governor Mike Braun’s Inauguration  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (January 13, 2025) – Chairwoman Erin […]

  • ADVISORY: House District 42 Caucus Set for January 14th

    For Immediate Release: January 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop   Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head Steps Down: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (January 7, 2024) –  Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Erin Lucas has […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head Steps Down

    For Immediate Release: December 2, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop   Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head Steps Down: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (December 2, 2024) –  Indiana Republican Party Chairman Randy Head has […]

  • Indiana Republican Chairman Randy Head Issues Statement on Erin Houchin General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: November 5, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 5, 2024) –  Chairman Randy Head released the following statement upon Erin […]

  • Indiana Republican Chairman Randy Head Issues Statement on Mike Braun and Micah Beckwith's General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: November 5, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 5, 2024) –  Chairman Randy Head released the following statement upon Mike […]

  • Indiana Republican Chairman Randy Head Issues Statement on Rudy Yakym's General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: November 5, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 5, 2024) –  Chairman Randy Head released the following statement upon Rudy […]

  • Indiana Republican Chairman Randy Head Issues Statement on Jim Baird's General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: November 5, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 5, 2024) –  Chairman Randy Head released the following statement upon Jim […]

  • Indiana Republican Chairman Randy Head Issues Statement on Attorney General Todd Rokita's General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: November 5, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 5, 2024) –  Chairman Randy Head released the following statement upon Attorney […]

  • Indiana Republican Chairman Randy Head Issues Statement on Victoria Spartz's General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: November 5, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 5, 2024) –  Chairman Randy Head released the following statement upon Victoria […]

  • Indiana Republican Chairman Randy Head Issues Statement on Jefferson Shreve's General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: November 5, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 5, 2024) –  Chairman Randy Head released the following statement upon Jefferson […]

  • Indiana Republican Chairman Randy Head Issues Statement on Mark Messmer's General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: November 5, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 5, 2024) –  Chairman Randy Head released the following statement upon Mark […]

  • Indiana Republican Chairman Randy Head Issues Statement on Marlin Stutzman's General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: November 5, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 5, 2024) –  Chairman Randy Head released the following statement upon Mark […]

  • Indiana Republican Chairman Randy Head Issues Statement on Senator-elect Jim Bank's General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: November 5, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 5, 2024) –  Chairman Randy Head released the following statement upon Donald […]

  • Indiana Republican Chairman Randy Head Issues Statement on Donald Trump's Winning Indiana for the Third Time

    For Immediate Release: November 5, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 5, 2024) –  Chairman Randy Head released the following statement upon […]

  • ADVISORY: IN GOP Election Night Party 2024

    For Immediate Release: October 23, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop   ADVISORY: IN GOP Election Night 2024 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (October 23, 2024) –The Indiana Republican Party and many of our […]

  • ADVISORY: GOP Candidates to Participate in Freedom and Opportunity Bus Tour Across Indiana

    For Immediate Release: October 11, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (October 11, 2024) – The Indiana Republican Party has announced the dates and locations for the 2024 Indiana GOP […]

  • AG Rokita Raises Over $1 Million in Last 3 Months

    For Immediate Release: October 9, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop AG Rokita Raises Over $1 Million in Last 3 Months INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (October 9, 2024) – Attorney General Todd Rokita’s campaign […]

  • Statement on Mike Braun's Second Victory in Two Days

    For Immediate Release: October 3, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop Statement from Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (October 3, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman, Randy Head, issued the […]

  • Statement on Mike Braun's Victory in Tonight Debate

    For Immediate Release: October 2, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (October 2, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman, Randy Head, issued the following statement on Senator Mike Braun’s […]

  • Statement on President Trump's Victory in Tonight's Debate

    For Immediate Release: September 10, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 10, 2024) – Indiana Republican gubernatorial candidate, Mike Braun, issued the following statement on President Trump’s victory in […]

  • Indiana Republican Party Precinct Committeemen Elect Daryl Schmitt to Fill Senate District 48 Vacancy

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 5, 2024) – A caucus of Precinct Committeemen in State Senate District 48 was called by the State Chair to fill a vacancy for State Senator created by […]

  • ADVISORY: Senate District 48 Caucus Set for September 4th

    For Immediate Release: August 23, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 23, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Randy Head has officially called a caucus of eligible precinct committee […]

  • Statement on Micah Beckwith's clear victory in Lieutenant Governor Debate

    For Immediate Release: August 13, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 13, 2024) – Indiana GOP Chairman, Randy Head, and gubernatorial candidate, Mike Braun, issued the following statements […]

  • Mike Braun's Statement on Kamala Harris' Selection of Tim Walz as her Running Mate

    For Immediate Release: August 6, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 6, 2024) – Indiana Republican nominee for Governor, Mike Braun, issued a statement upon the selection of […]

  • Kamala Harris' Rare Appearance in the Midwest

    For Immediate Release: July 24, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 24, 2024) – Kamala Harris, Biden’s border czar, is paying Hoosiers a visit today in Indianapolis. We […]

  • Indiana GOP Chair Issues Statement on President Trump’s Selection of J.D. Vance as his Vice Presidential Running Mate

    For Immediate Release: July 15, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 15, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Randy Head issued the following statement on President Trump’s selection […]

  • Statement from Indiana GOP Chair on the Passing of Jim Morris

    For Immediate Release: July 13, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 13, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Randy Head issued the following statement on the passing of Jim […]

  • Democrat Nominee Jennifer McCormick Still Silent on Joe Biden’s Disastrous Debate, Cognitive Decline

    For Immediate Release: July 10, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Communications Director, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 10, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Communications Director Griffin Reid issued the following statement on Democrat nominee […]

  • Randy Head Unanimously Elected Chair of the Indiana Republican Party

    INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (JUNE 24, 2024) — The Indiana Republican State Committee met at 10 AM on June 24 to elect a new chair. Current 4th District Chair Randy Head was elected unanimously […]

  • Indiana GOP Elects Victor Smith as Republican National Committeeman

    INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (JUNE 18, 2024) — On Friday June 14, 2024, the Indiana Republican State Committee unanimously elected Victor Smith as Indiana’s Republican National Committeeman.  Victor Smith is a partner at Bose […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairwoman and Executive Director to Step Down

    INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (JUNE 16, 2024) — On Friday June 14, 2024, Chairwoman Anne Hathaway was unanimously re-elected by the Indiana Republican State Committee as National Committeewoman. At that same meeting, she informed […]

  • Republican Statewide Ticket Officially Set for 2024

    INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (JUNE 15, 2024) — Delegates from across the state came together today to officially nominate the Republican candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. With the nomination of Micah […]

  • ADVISORY: Indiana Republican Party to Hold 2024 State Convention June 15, 2024, in Indianapolis

    For Immediate Release: June 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 7, 2024) – The Indiana Republican Party will hold its 2024 State Convention on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Today's Verdict

    For Immediate Release: May 30, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 30, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Anne Hathaway issued the following statement on Today’s Verdict: “Joe Biden and […]

  • Statement by Indiana Republican Party Press Secretary Griffin Reid on Dr. Jennifer McCormick's Entry into the Indiana Gubernatorial Race

    For Immediate Release: May 8, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 8, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Press Secretary Griffin Reid issued the following statement on Dr. Jennifer McCormick’s […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Marlin Stutzman’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District 

    For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 7, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Anne Hathaway issued the following statement upon Marlin Stutzman’s primary victory in […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Jefferson Shreve’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s 6th Congressional District 

    For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 7, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Anne Hathaway issued the following statement upon Jefferson Shreve’s primary victory in […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Victoria Spartz’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District 

    For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 7, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Anne Hathaway issued the following statement upon Congresswoman Victoria Spartz’s primary victory […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Randy Niemeyer’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District 

    For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 7, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement upon Randy Niemeyer’s Primary Victory in […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Mark Messmer’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s 8th Congressional District 

    For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 7, 2024) – Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Anne Hathaway issued the following statement upon Mark Messmer’s […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Congressman Jim Baird’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s 4th Congressional District

    For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 7, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement upon Congressman Jim Baird’s primary victory […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Erin Houchin’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s 9th Congressional District 

    For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 7, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement upon Erin Houchin’s primary victory in […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Mike Braun’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s Gubernatorial Race

    For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 7, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement on Mike Braun’s Primary Victory in […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Congressman Rudy Yakym Officially Becoming the Nominee in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District Race

    For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 7, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement upon Rudy Yakym Officially Becoming the Nominee in […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Jim Banks Officially Becoming the Nominee in Indiana’s U.S. Senate Race

    For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 7, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement on Jim Banks officially becoming the […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on the Conclusion of the 2024 Legislative Session

    For Immediate Release: March 8, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (March. 8, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement on the conclusion of the 2024 legislative […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address

    For Immediate Release: March 7, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (March 7, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Gov. Holcomb's Decision to Send the Indiana National Guard to the Southern Border

    For Immediate Release: Feb. 9, 2024      Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 9, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement regarding Governor Holcomb’s decision to send the […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Gov. Holcomb's 8th State of the State Address

    For Immediate Release: Jan. 9, 2024         Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 9, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement regarding Governor […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Congressman Greg Pence's Decision to Not Seek Reelection

    For Immediate Release: Jan. 9, 2024         Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 9, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement regarding the […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on Congressman Larry Bucshon's Decision to Not Seek Reelection

    For Immediate Release: Jan. 8, 2024         Contact: Griffin Reid, Press Secretary, greid@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 8, 2024) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement regarding the […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on the Appointment of Elise Nieshalla as State Comptroller

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 28, 2023) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway gave the following statement regarding the appointment of Elise Nieshalla as the new Indiana State Comptroller: “We are excited that Governor […]

  • Chairwoman Hathaway's Statement on Destiny Wells Running for Attorney General

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 20, 2023) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following statement on Democrat Destiny Wells running for Attorney General.   “After being overwhelmingly rejected by Hoosier voters in her bid […]

  • Senate District 36 Caucus Set for Mid-October

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Oct. 2, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Anne Hathaway has officially called a caucus of eligible precinct committee members to fill the vacancy in the office of Indiana State […]

  • Chairwoman Anne Hathaway Issues Statement on State Comptroller Tera Klutz

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 28, 2023) – Chairwoman Anne Hathaway gave the following statement regarding Indiana State Comptroller Tera Klutz’s announcement that she will step down: “Since her very first day in […]

  • Honoring Jack Sandlin

    For Immediate Release: Sept. 20, 2023         Contact: Joe Elsener, executive director, jelsener@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 20, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Anne Hathaway released the following […]

  • Senate District 38 Caucus Set for Early-October

    For Immediate Release: Sept. 20, 2023         Contact: Joe Elsener, Executive Director, jelsener@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 20, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Anne Hathaway has officially called […]

  • Senate District 43 Caucus Set for Mid-September

    For Immediate Release: Sept. 1, 2023         Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 1, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Anne Hathaway has officially called a caucus of eligible […]

  • Anne Hathaway Elected to Lead Indiana Republican Party

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 31, 2023) – The Indiana Republican State Committee today unanimously elected Anne Hathaway, Indiana’s national committeewoman on the Republican National Committee (RNC), to lead the state party as its next […]

  • ‘CHEESE!’: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Returns to Onetime Home for More Photo Ops

    For Immediate Release: Aug. 30, 2023 Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 30, 2023) – Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will today and tomorrow make stops across his onetime home of Indiana to […]

  • The 'Moderate' Miles Mirage

    “Moderate Democrat.”   It doesn’t mean what it used to — especially when it comes from the mouth of the person who used to be left-wing ideologues’ “pipeline” to the Oval Office, Ron […]

  • Moving the Goalposts

    The Indiana Democrat Party is moving the goalposts in an attempt to claim victory on inflation. In a post last Wednesday celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the so-called […]

  • Chairman Kyle Hupfer to Step Down After Six and a Half Years

    For Immediate Release: Aug. 18, 2023 Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 18, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer today informed the members of the Indiana Republican State […]

  • Clearing Up the Confusion

    LAST UPDATED: Aug. 28, 2023 The Indiana Democrat Party seems to have forgotten how its members in the statehouse voted on key bills this past legislative session. Over the past […]

  • Indiana Republican Party to Hold 2023 State Dinner Thursday

    For Immediate Release: Aug. 8, 2023 Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 8, 2023) – The Indiana Republican Party will hold its 2023 State Dinner and graduation ceremony for the […]

  • Chairman Kyle Hupfer Again Recognized as One of Indiana's Most Influential Leaders

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer has again been recognized as one of Indiana’s most influential leaders, according to Indianapolis Business Journal Media (IBJ Media). IBJ Media published its second […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Vice President Kamala Harris' Political Stop in Indianapolis

    For Immediate Release: July 20, 2023     Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 20, 2023) − Vice President Kamala Harris will today make a political stop in Indianapolis to “continue […]

  • Will Indiana Democrats Denounce Rep. André Carson's Anti-Israel Vote?

    For Immediate Release: July 19, 2023 Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 19, 2023) − Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a one-sentence resolution that states Israel “is not […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on J. Alex Zimmerman's Victory in the House District 67 Caucus

    For Immediate Release: July 17, 2023             Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop VERSAILLES, Ind. (July 17, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight released the following statement […]

  • Candidates Set for House District 67 Caucus

    For Immediate Release: July 15, 2023             Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 15, 2023) – Now less than 72 hours before the caucus to fill […]

  • Congressman Jim Banks to Keynote Indiana Republican Party State Dinner

    For Immediate Release: July 12, 2023             Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop Evening will include the graduation ceremony for the 2023 cohort of the Indiana Republican Diversity […]

  • Indiana House District 67 Caucus Set for Mid-July

    For Immediate Release: July 5, 2023            Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 5, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer has officially called a […]

  • With Tim Walz, Indiana Democrats Embrace 'Minnesota Nuts'

    For Immediate Release: June 15, 2023            Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop   INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 15, 2023) – What do Democrat Minnesota Governor Tim […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Lori Goss-Reaves' Victory in the House District 31 Caucus

    For Immediate Release: May 25, 2023             Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop MARION, Ind. (May 25, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight released the following […]

  • Candidates Set for House District 31 Caucus

    For Immediate Release: May 23, 2023             Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 23, 2023) – Now less than 72 hours before the […]

  • Indiana House District 31 Caucus Set for Late May

    For Immediate Release: May 8, 2023            Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 8, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer has officially called a […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Democrat Jennifer McCormick Entering the 2024 Gubernatorial Race

    For Immediate Release: May 4, 2023 Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 4, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer today released the following statement after Democrat Jennifer McCormick […]

  • Five Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Series Participants Will Have Their Name on November Ballot

    For Immediate Release: May 3, 2023 Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 3, 2023) – In a first since the launch of the Indiana Republican Party’s seminar and leadership training program […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Jefferson Shreve's Republican Primary Victory for Mayor of Indianapolis

    For Immediate Release: May 2, 2023          Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 2, 2023) –  Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight released […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer Congratulating 2023 Republican Municipal Nominees

    For Immediate Release: May 2, 2023          Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 2, 2023) – With the polls closed and results being tallied, […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Conclusion of the 2023 Legislative Session

    For Immediate Release: Apr. 28, 2023             Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Apr. 28, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer this morning released the […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on President Joe Biden's Reelection Announcement

    For Immediate Release: Apr. 25, 2023         Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Apr. 25, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer today released the following statement after […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Latest State Revenue Forecast

    For Immediate Release: Apr. 19, 2023             Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Apr. 19, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released […]

  • Indiana Republican Party Announces Members of Third Cohort of Diversity Leadership Series Program

    For Immediate Release: Mar. 21, 2023          Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Mar. 21, 2023) – The Indiana Republican Party today announced the members of […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Republican-led Resolution to Stop Washington, D.C.’s Criminal Code Revision

    For Immediate Release: Mar. 8, 2023           Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Mar. 8, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight released the […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Politico Report Detailing How a Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee-aligned Opposition Research Firm Improperly Obtained Military Records of Republican Candidates

    For Immediate Release: Feb. 21, 2023           Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 21, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer today released the […]

  • Whitley Yates to Host Republican National Committee's 2023 Trailblazers Reception

    For Immediate Release: Feb. 15, 2023           Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop Yates is the director of diversity and engagement at the Indiana Republican Party and was named a […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on President Joe Biden's Second State of the Union Address

    For Immediate Release: Feb. 7, 2023           Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 7, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight released the […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on DCCC-backed Opposition Research Firm Improperly Obtaining Jennifer-Ruth Green's Military Personnel Records in Support of Frank Mrvan's Reelection

    For Immediate Release: Jan. 19, 2023           Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 19, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer today released the following statement […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Governor Holcomb's 2023 State of the State Address

    For Immediate Release: Jan. 10, 2023             Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 10, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight released the following […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the 2023 Inaugurations of the Auditor of State, Secretary of State, and Treasurer of State

    For Immediate Release: Jan. 9, 2023             Contact: Luke Thomas, press secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 9, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Gov. Holcomb's 2023 Next Level Agenda

    For Immediate Release: Jan. 4, 2023         Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 4, 2023) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement following the announcement […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Passing of Rex Early

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 12, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 12, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer today issued the following statement on the passing […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on State Rep. Todd Huston's Reelection as Speaker of the House

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 9, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 9, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer today issued the following statement on State Rep. […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on State Sen. Rod Bray's Reelection as President Pro Tem

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 9, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 9, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer today issued the following statement on State Sen. […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Erin Houchin’s General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 8, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight issued the following statement on the election […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Larry Bucshon’s General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 8, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight issued the following statement on the election […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Tera Klutz’s General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 8, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight issued the following statement on the Auditor […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Diego Morales’ General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 8, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight issued the following statement on the Secretary […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Daniel Elliott’s General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 8, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight issued the following statement on the Treasurer […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Rudy Yakym’s General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 8, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight issued the following statement on the election […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Jim Baird's General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 8, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight issued the following statement on the election […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Greg Pence’s General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 8, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight issued the following statement on the election […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Victoria Spartz’s General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 8, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight issued the following statement on the election […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on U.S. Senator Todd Young’s General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 8, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight issued the following statement on the U.S. […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Jim Banks’ General Election Victory

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 8, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer tonight issued the following statement on the […]

  • Indiana Republican Party to Hold 2022 Election Night Watch Party

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 7, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop MEDIA ADVISORY INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 7, 2022) – The Indiana Republican Party will hold its 2022 election night watch party […]

  • Indiana Republican Party to Host 2022 Fall Dinner on Thursday

    For Immediate Release: Nov. 2, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop MEDIA ADVISORY INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 2, 2022) – The Indiana Republican Party will host its 2022 fall dinner on Thursday, […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Indiana U.S. Senate Debate

    For Immediate Release: Oct. 16, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Oct. 16, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement at the conclusion of […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Closure of Downtown Indianapolis Starbucks Due to Safety Concerns

    For Immediate Release: Oct. 14, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Oct. 14, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement after Starbucks announced it […]

  • Indiana Republican Party Files Lawsuit Against Democrat Members of St. Joseph County Election Board

    For Immediate Release: Oct. 10, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop PLYMOUTH, Ind. (Oct. 10, 2022) — The Indiana Republican Party, the St. Joseph County Republican Party, and Thomas Dixon, […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on President Joe Biden's Latest Gaffe

    For Immediate Release: Sept. 28, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 28, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement after President Joe Biden […]

  • U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina to Headline Indiana Republican Party Fall Dinner

    For Immediate Release: Sept. 22, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 22, 2022) – The Indiana Republican Party is pleased to announce that U.S. Senator Tim Scott of […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Attacks on Republican Candidate for Secretary of State Diego Morales' Service to Indiana and the Nation

    For Immediate Release: Sept. 15, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 15, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement on the attacks by […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Indiana State Police Alliance's Endorsement of Sen. Todd Young

    For Immediate Release: Sept. 1, 2022    Contact: Luke Thomas, Press Secretary, lthomas@indiana.gop INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 1, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement upon Sen. Todd Young […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on President Joe Biden's Decision to Transfer Billions in Debt Onto the Backs of the Working Class

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 24, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced plans to transfer billions in debt onto the backs of […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Rudy Yakym's Victories in the Second Congressional District Caucuses

    MISHAWAKA, Ind. (Aug. 20, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement following Rudy Yakym’s victories in the caucuses to fill the Second Congressional District ballot vacancies […]

  • Statement by Press Secretary Luke Thomas on Pete Buttigieg's Visit to Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 19, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Press Secretary Luke Thomas released the following statement welcoming Michigander Pete Buttigieg to Indiana: “Pete Buttigieg, who officially abandoned Hoosier Democrats just […]

  • Candidates for Second Congressional District Caucuses Set

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 17, 2022) — Now less than 72 hours before the caucuses are to convene, the list of candidates who have filed to fill the vacancies in the upcoming […]

  • Indiana Republican Party Announces Date of Caucuses to Fill Second Congressional District Ballot Vacancies

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 9, 2022) — Today, in accordance with Indiana Code, Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer officially called two caucuses of eligible precinct committee members to separately fill ballot […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Signing of Senate Enrolled Acts 1 and 2

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 5, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement after Governor Eric Holcomb signed Senate Enrolled Acts 1 and 2 into law, bringing a […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Death of Rep. Jackie Walorski and Members of Her Team

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 3, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer today released the following statement upon hearing the news of the death of Rep. Jackie Walorski and members […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Latest Rating Change for the IN-01 Race

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 29, 2022) — Yesterday was another rough day for Democrat Rep. Frank Mrvan’s reelection campaign, as Sabato’s Crystal Ball changed the status of the race in Indiana’s […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the U.S. Economy Entering into a Recession

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 28, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement after it was reported that the U.S. economy shrank for the second quarter in […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Vice President Kamala Harris' Upcoming Visit to Indianapolis

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 24, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer today released the following statement ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Indianapolis on Monday: “If there’s […]

  • Indiana Republican Party Celebrates Second Class of Its Diversity Leadership Series

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 22, 2022) — Friends, family, and supporters of the Indiana Republican Party today celebrated the second class of the Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Series at a graduation […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Status of the IN-01 Race

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 20, 2022) – It’s been a rough two weeks for Democrat Rep. Frank Mrvan.  Last week, he reported raising a meager $356,590.25 compared to Republican Jennifer-Ruth Green’s massive […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Decision

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 24, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned the Court’s Roe v. Wade decision: […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Gov. Holcomb Calling a Special Legislative Session to Act on His Plan to Return $1 Billion to Hoosiers

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 22, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement on Governor Eric Holcomb calling a special legislative session to act on his plan […]

  • Delegates Officially Set Statewide Republican Ticket for November Elections

    INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (JUNE 18, 2022) — Today, delegates of the 2022 Indiana Republican Party State Convention nominated Tera Klutz for auditor of state, Diego Morales for secretary state, and Daniel Elliott […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Gov. Holcomb's Selection of Judge Derek Molter as the Next Member of the Indiana Supreme Court

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 10, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement after Governor Eric Holcomb announced his selection of Judge Derek Molter to serve as the […]

  • Indiana Republican Party to Hold 2022 State Convention June 18, 2022, in Indianapolis

    MEDIA ADVISORY INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 7, 2022) – The Indiana Republican Party will hold its 2022 state convention on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the Indiana […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Jennifer-Ruth Green’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s First Congressional District

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 3, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement upon Jennifer-Ruth Green’s primary victory in Indiana’s First Congressional District: “Congratulations to Jennifer-Ruth Green […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Angela Grabovsky’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s Seventh Congressional District

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 3, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement upon Angela Grabovsky’s primary victory in Indiana’s Seventh Congressional District:  “Congratulations to Angela Grabovsky on her definitive […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Erin Houchin’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District

    NDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 3, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement upon Erin Houchin’s primary victory in Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District: “Congratulations to Erin Houchin on her […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Greg Pence's Primary Victory in Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 3, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement upon Greg Pence’s primary victory in Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District: “Congratulations to Greg Pence on his […]

  • Indiana Republican Party Announces Date for Annual Spring Dinner, Keynote Speaker

    Kelly Craft served as the 30th U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 2, 2022) — Today, the Indiana Republican Party is pleased to announce that Kelly Craft, the […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Rating Changes in Indiana’s First Congressional District

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Apr. 20, 2022) — Last week, Joe Biden hit the lowest or tied the lowest approval rating ever for a president in three separate polls.  This week, Frank Mrvan, […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Pete Buttigieg's Trip to Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Apr. 13, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement on Pete Buttigieg’s trip to Indiana: “Pete Buttigieg may have used this trip to put […]

  • Indiana Republican Party Sets Statewide Platform Committee Hearings, Announces Committee Co-Chairs

    Public invited to give testimony in Jeffersonville, Danville, and Mishawaka  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Apr. 5, 2022) — Today, the Indiana Republican Party announced a series of public hearings to be held […]

  • Whitley Yates Named 2022 RNC Trailblazer, Will Receive Emerging Leader Award

    Whitley Yates is the Director of Diversity and Engagement at the Indiana Republican Party INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Mar. 21, 2022) – Whitley Yates, the Director of Diversity and Engagement at the Indiana […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Conclusion of the 2022 Legislative Session

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Mar. 9, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement upon the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session:   “In short time, Gov. Holcomb and […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on President Joe Biden's First State of the Union Address

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Mar. 1, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement upon the conclusion of Joe Biden’s first State of the Union Address: “In his inaugural […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Actions Taken by the U.S. Senate Last Night

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 20, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement on the actions taken by the U.S. Senate last night:  “Last Tuesday, Joe Biden labeled millions […]

  • Indiana Republican Party Announces Members of Second Diversity Leadership Series Class

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 18, 2022) – Today, the Indiana Republican Party announced the members of the second class of its nationally-recognized Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Series, a seminar and leadership training […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Cyndi Carrasco Filing for Marion County Prosecutor

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 18, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement on Cyndi Carrasco filing to seek the Republican nomination for Marion County Prosecutor: “Under total […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Supreme Court Decision Blocking Biden's Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandate

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 14, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to block Biden’s unconstitutional vaccine mandate:  “I am relieved to see […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Gov. Holcomb's 2022 State of the State Address

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 12, 2022) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement on Governor Eric Holcomb’s 2022 State of the State Address:  “With plenty of momentum behind him, tonight, Governor Holcomb […]

  • Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on 2022 Next Level Agenda

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 5, 2022) — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer offered this statement following Governor Eric Holcomb’s announcement of his 2022 Next Level Agenda. “Since 2017, Governor Holcomb has […]

  • Chairman Hupfer Statement on Biden Mandates

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement regarding Biden’s proposed vaccine mandates: “Joe Biden’s authoritarian overreach is an admission of his own failures. Biden and his handlers […]

  • Indiana Republican Party Celebrates Inaugural Diversity Series Class

    INDIANAPOLIS – Over 300 friends and supporters of the Indiana Republican Party celebrated the graduation of the inaugural cohort of the Indiana Republican Party Diversity Leadership Series this afternoon. Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, Governor […]

  • Chairman Hupfer Statement on Close of 2021 Fiscal Year

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement regarding the close of the 2021 fiscal year in Indiana: “This afternoon’s budget announcement is good news for all Hoosiers. […]

  • GOP Chairman Hupfer: Don’t Fall for Democrat Gaslighting on Police

    INDIANAPOLIS- Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer wrote the following op-ed:   GOP Chairman Hupfer: Don’t Fall for Democrat Gaslighting on Police For the last year and a half, leaders of […]

  • IN DEMS New Strategy: If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em?

    INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana Republican Party, the organization that has been instrumental in turning the Hoosier State around after 16-years of Democrat debt and disfunction, today sympathized with the Indiana Democrat […]

  • Chairman Hupfer's Statement on Adjournment of Legislative Session

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement after the Indiana General Assembly went into recess, concluding the budgetary portion of the 2021 legislative session: “This legislative session […]

  • Chairman Hupfer on Today’s State Budget Announcement

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement on this afternoon’s state budget announcement from Governor Eric Holcomb, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, […]

  • Chairman Hupfer Statement on Appointment of Holli Sullivan as Secretary of State

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement on Governor Holcomb’s appointment of Holli Sullivan as Secretary of State. Secretary Sullivan will complete retired Secretary of State Connie Lawson’s […]

  • Chairman Hupfer statement on Secretary Lawson’s retirement

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement on Secretary of State Connie Lawson’s announcement that she’s retiring: “Connie Lawson has been one of the most dedicated, […]

  • Chairman Hupfer Statement on Impeachment Trial

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party State Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued this statement on the impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump: “Despite talk of unity during the inauguration, it’s clear the […]

  • Hupfer Named General Counsel of RNC

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer has been named general counsel of the Republican National Committee (RNC). In a unanimous vote, the RNC executive committee ratified Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel’s […]

  • Under Governor Holcomb, Indiana Named Second Best State for Drivers

    INDIANAPOLIS – The personal finance website WalletHub recently named Indiana the second best state in the nation for drivers. WalletHub considered 31 key data points when developing their ranking system including cost of vehicle ownership, gas […]

  • Chairman Hupfer Statement on 2021 State of the State Address

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement on Governor Holcomb’s State of the State Address:  “Governor Holcomb is kicking off his second term with a bold vision […]

  • Chairman Hupfer Statement on 2021 Indiana Inauguration

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement on today’s inauguration ceremony of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, and Attorney General Todd Rokita:   “I […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Congratulates Joanna King on Election as Indiana's Newest State Representative

    GOSHEN, Ind. – Indiana Republican Party State Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued this statement following the selection of Joanna King to fill the open seat in Indiana House District 49. “Congratulations to Joanna […]

  • Final House District 49 Caucus Candidates Set

    INDIANAPOLIS – The final roster of candidates vying to fill the vacancy in House District 49 is set. The caucus will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at 6 p.m. ET at […]

  • House District 49 Caucus Set

    Caucus Set to Choose Replacement for Rep. Christy Stutzman   INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer has officially called a caucus of eligible precinct committee members to fill the […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Congratulates Kyle Walker on Election as Indiana's Newest State Senator

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party State Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued this statement following the selection of Kyle Walker to fill the open seat in Indiana Senate District 31: “I’m excited to […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Kyle Hupfer Congratulates Victoria Spartz on Winning Congressional Race

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement congratulating Victoria Spartz on winning the 5th Congressional District race: “Victoria Spartz winning the Fifth District congressional seat keeps the wins […]

  • Lt. Governor Crouch Statement on Last Night's Election Victory

    INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch released this statement following last night’s historic election victory for the Holcomb-Crouch team: “I am immensely proud of our administration for its dedication to working […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Congratulates President Donald Trump on Winning Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement congratulating President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence on their Indiana win tonight: “Once again Indiana is first on […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Kyle Hupfer Congratulates Todd Rokita on Winning Attorney General Race

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement congratulating Todd Rokita on winning Indiana’s attorney general race: “Todd Rokita will be a great Attorney General for the people […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Congratulates Governor Holcomb on Historic Win

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement congratulating Governor Eric Holcomb on a historic win: “Hoosiers have developed a personal bond with Governor Holcomb as he’s led […]

  • Indiana Moves Up in State Tax Climate Ranking

    Gov. Holcomb, GOP Legislature Lead Indiana to Best in the Midwest, 9th Overall Tax Foundation Ranking INDIANAPOLIS – The Tax Foundation, an independent tax policy research organization, updated its State Business Tax Climate Index for […]

  • Indiana GOP Sends Indiana Democrats FEC Candidate Guide

    Encourages Jeannine Lee Lake to Stop Ignoring Fundraising Laws INDIANAPOLIS – This morning, Indiana Party Executive Director Matthew Huckleby mailed via the United States Postal Service a copy of the Federal Elections Commission’s […]

  • Indiana GOP Sends Indiana Democrats FEC Candidate Guide

    Encourages Jeannine Lee Lake to Stop Ignoring Fundraising Laws INDIANAPOLIS – This morning, Indiana Party Executive Director Matthew Huckleby mailed via the United States Postal Service a copy of the Federal Elections Commission’s […]

  • Chairman Hupfer Welcomes Hobart Mayor Snedecor to GOP

    HOBART, Ind. – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer welcomed Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor to the GOP today. Mayor Snedecor’s dissatisfaction with the direction of national Democrats led to his announcement […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Thanks Former Speaker Bosma for "Leadership and Fiscal Stewardship"

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement thanking former Indiana Speaker of the House Brian Bosma for his service to Hoosiers. Today Bosma announced that he would […]

  • Indiana GOP Congratulates Todd Rokita as Attorney General Nominee

    INDIANAPOLIS – Following three rounds of voting, today Todd Rokita was selected to be the Republican nominee for Indiana attorney general.  “Congratulations to our attorney general nominee Todd Rokita. Our team is organized, energized […]

  • Indiana Republicans Launch Diversity Leadership Series

    Announces Advisory Committee, Works to Reflect All Indiana Communities INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Republican Party today announced the launch of the Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Series, a seminar and leadership training program […]

  • Indiana Republican State Convention Moving to Virtual, Mail-In Format

    Delegates Will Select Nominees for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General INDIANAPOLIS – Due to necessary restrictions on large gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, today the Indiana Republican Party announced that […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Statement on Supreme Court Discipline Against Attorney General Curtis Hill

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement after the Indiana Supreme Court today announced its disciplinary action against Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill: “The Indiana Supreme Court unanimously confirmed […]

  • Indiana GOP Statement on Indiana Democrats' Selection of Lt. Governor Candidate

    INDIANAPOLIS – It took a chaotic, haphazard and embarrassing search, but Indiana Democrats finally found a candidate willing to accept their party’s nomination this year for lieutenant governor. “I guess someone had to do it,” […]

  • History in the Making

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer has some exciting news to share. This year, we will make history at our 2020 State Convention! For the first time ever, the 2020 […]

  • In the News: Gov. Holcomb Leading Indiana's Coronavirus Response

    Governor Holcomb has taken big steps to protect Hoosiers during the coronavirus outbreak, and he’s working hard to keep Hoosiers up to date on the latest developments. He did several […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Highlights Successful Legislative Session for Hoosiers

    Healthcare transparency, safe roads, public health & education key wins for Hoosiers   INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement following the conclusion of the 2020 legislative […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Statement on Rep. Brian Bosma's Retirement as Speaker of the House

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement as Rep. Brian Bosma today officially retired as Indiana’s Speaker of the House after a historic tenure as the chamber’s longest-serving […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Statement on President Trump's State of the Union

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement following President Trump’s State of the Union address:  “President Trump gave a optimistic, forward looking State of the Union speech […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Statement on House Impeachment Vote

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement following the U.S. House of Representative’s partisan vote today to impeach President Donald J. Trump:  “Now that the Democrats […]

  • Yates Joins Indiana GOP as Director of Diversity Engagement

    INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Republican Party announced today that Whitley Yates has joined its leadership team as director of diversity engagement.  “Making the Indiana Republican Party more diverse has been a […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Statement on Speaker Bosma's Retirement

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement following Indiana Speaker of the House Brian Bosma’s announcement today that he will retire as the Indiana Speaker of the […]

  • Indiana GOP Establishes All-Time Record With 70 Mayoral Wins

    INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Republican Party achieved a new record in this year’s municipal elections, ending the 2019 cycle with 70 Republican mayors throughout Indiana. This involved flipping 19 mayoral offices, […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman on Loss of P.E. MacAllister

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement following the passing of P.E. MacAllister. “Indiana lost a legend. P.E. MacAllister was a veteran, business pioneer, humanitarian, great patron […]

  • Oakman Joins Indiana Republican Party as Director of Strategic Communications

    INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Republican Party announced today Jake Oakman has joined the senior leadership team as director of strategic communications.   “Jake has served our state in a number of […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Calls on Buttigieg to Address ‘Leadership Crisis’ in South Bend

    South Bend’s Homicides & Aggravated Assaults Up Over 2018 INDIANAPOLIS – Ahead of Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s stop in South Bend tonight to open a new presidential campaign office, Indiana Republican Party […]

  • Indiana Republican Party Sets 2020 Convention

    Biennial Convention Returning to Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republicans announced today that they will hold their 2020 biennial convention in Indianapolis. The convention will bring 1,800 Hoosiers from across the state together in […]

  • Senate District 18 Caucus Set

    Caucus Set to Choose Replacement for Senator Randy Head   INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer has officially called a caucus of eligible precinct committee members to fill the […]

  • Indiana GOP Welcomes Line of Democrat Presidential Candidates to Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party spokesman Pete Seat released this statement ahead of campaign stops by a long line of Democrats running for president at the National Urban League convention in Indianapolis:  […]

  • Indiana GOP Hopes Pelosi Might Learn Something in Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party spokesperson Pete Seat released this statement ahead of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s stop in Indiana tonight for the Young Democrats of America convention: “As Nancy Pelosi’s plane […]

  • Indiana GOP Welcomes Pete Buttigieg for Rare Indiana Appearance

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party spokesperson Pete Seat released this statement ahead of South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s rare appearance in Indiana tonight for the Young Democrats of America convention: “After […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Releases Statement on Superintendent McCormick Joining Democrat Candidate's Listening Tour

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement following the announcement that Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick will join a potential Democrat candidate’s listening tour:  “Today’s […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Praises Congresswoman Susan Brooks for Service to Hoosiers

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement thanking Congresswoman Susan Brooks for her career of service to Hoosiers after her announcement today that she will retire from […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman: Elizabeth Warren Might Learn Something in Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement commenting on U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Indiana campaign stops today in Elkhart and Fort Wayne: “We’re happy to welcome Elizabeth […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Statement on Eddie Melton Exploratory Campaign Announcement

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement ahead of first-term State Senator Eddie Melton’s announcement tonight that he is launching an exploratory committee for a potential run […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Congratulates Dollyne Sherman on Election as Indiana's Newest State Representative

    Indiana GOP Chairman Congratulates Dollyne Sherman on Election as Indiana’s Newest State Representative Dollyne Sherman Will Fill Remainder of David Frizzel’s Term INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Republican Party State Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued this statement […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Elected to Republican National Committee Budget Committee

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer was unanimously elected to serve on the Republican National Committe (RNC) Budget Committee today during a meeting of the RNC’s Midwest Caucus.  Nominated during the […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Welcomes Ivanka Trump to Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement welcoming Ivanka Trump, advisor to the President of the United States and co-chair of the American Workforce Advisory Board, to Indiana […]

  • ICYMI: Poll Shows Buttigieg Losing Democrat Presidential Primary in His Home State

    Buttigieg Would Finish in Third Behind Biden and Sanders INDIANAPOLIS – Despite serving as mayor of a mid-sized Indiana city for nearly two terms and non-stop glowing media coverage from […]

  • Hypocrite Alert: Buttigieg Isn't Offering His Staffers Health Insurance

    Comes As Buttigieg Promotes Costly “Medicare for All” on Campaign Trail   INDIANAPOLIS – According to a report today from NBC News, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is the only Democrat […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Congratulates Republican Municipal Nominees

    INDIANAPOLIS – Following today’s primary elections, Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement congratulating Republican candidates on securing the party’s nomination going into the 2019 municipal general elections: “Statewide, […]

  • South Bend Residents Speak Out: Buttigieg Has Failed

    INDIANAPOLIS – While on the campaign trail, Mayor Pete Buttigieg portrays South Bend as “one of America’s turnaround cities.” However, following a scientific survey of South Bend residents in August […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Mourns the Loss of American Statesman Richard Lugar

    Transformative Leader Leaves Immeasurable Impact on City, State, Nation & Globe INDIANAPOLIS – Today following the passing of former U.S. Senator Richard Lugar, Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Highlights Successful Legislative Session for Hoosiers

    Governor’s Next Level Agenda Provides Historic Funding for Education, Lowers Infant Mortality, Supporst Veterans & More INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement today following […]

  • Indiana GOP: Mayor Buttigieg, Release the Hidden Police Tapes Today

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer today called on South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg to immediately release five hidden tapes at the center of a seven-year long court […]

  • The Truth About Pete Buttigieg: He Can Only Win in a Blue City in a Red State

    Has Never Captured More Than 10,991 Votes in a Single Successful Race   INDIANAPOLIS – South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who will reportedly officially kick off his presidential campaign this […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Statement on Bernie Sanders’ Visit to Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued this statement in response to Senator Bernie Sanders’ visit to Gary, Indiana, today:   “With Bernie Sanders bringing his ‘Medicare for […]

  • Irony Alert: Pete Buttigieg’s Announcement Site Made Possible by Vice President Mike Pence

    INDIANAPOLIS – When South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg announces this Sunday that he plans to run for president, he can thank Vice President Mike Pence for the making the location […]

  • Pete Buttigieg’s South Bend: “One of the Most Dangerous Cities” in America

    Last Two Weeks Show Buttigieg’s Record of Failure for South Bend   INDIANAPOLIS – South Bend Mayor and aspiring presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg claims his is a “turnaround city.” But […]

  • Flashback: Pence on Buttigieg & Buttigieg On Pence

    Buttigieg’s Attacks Based in Fiction; Contradict Positive, Working Relationship in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – Since exploring a potential run for president, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg has bombarded the campaign trail […]

  • Indiana is Off the List and On the Map

    With Governor Holcomb’s signature, Indiana to join list of states with bias crimes bill INDIANAPOLIS – Following the Indiana Senate’s concurrence today with amendments made by the Indiana House to SB […]

  • Trump Insiders to Headline 2019 Indiana Republican Party Spring Dinner

    INDIANAPOLIS – The former campaign manager and deputy campaign manager for the Donald J. Trump for President campaign, Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, will be the special guests at the […]

  • Holcomb, Crouch & Indiana GOP Set New Fundraising Records

    INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Republican Party, along with the campaigns of Governor Eric Holcomb and Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, again ended the calendar year in record-setting positions. Together, the three […]

  • Chuck Schumer: Indiana Doesn't Matter

    INDIANAPOLIS – During an Oval Office meeting today between President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and congressional Democrat leaders Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, Schumer suggested that Hoosiers’ vote […]

  • St. Joseph County Republican HQ Grand Opening with Congresswoman Jackie Walorski

    INDIANAPOLIS –  Congresswoman Jackie Walorski will join fellow Republicans for the Grand Opening of the St. Joseph County Republican HQ at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 8. WHO: Congresswoman Jackie Walorski WHAT: […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Praises Governor Holcomb’s Next Level Connections Program

    INDIANAPOLIS – Following Governor Eric Holcomb’s announcement today of his 2019 Next Level Connections program, which will invest another $1 billion in Indiana infrastructure projects, Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle […]

  • Democrat Joe Donnelly Following Party Boss Chuck Schumer's Order to Be Silent on Kavanaugh Confirmation

    INDIANAPOLIS – Politico reported this morning that Chuck Schumer, Democrat Joe Donnelly’s party boss, is telling members of his caucus to “stay as neutral as you can, as long as you can” on the […]

  • Part #9: Did You Know Joe Donnelly is a Democrat?

    Donnelly Built Career Supporting Failed Democrat Policies  INDIANAPOLIS – Democrat Joe Donnelly is a reliable vote for his fellow Democrats, and through more than a decade in Congress, he has built […]

  • Part #8: Did You Know Joe Donnelly is a Democrat?

    Democrat Donnelly Supported Obama’s Dangerous Iran Nuclear Deal INDIANAPOLIS – Democrat Joe Donnelly was a loud voice in support of Barack Obama’s Iran Nuclear Deal, even as news broke that the […]

  • Part #7: Did You Know Joe Donnelly is a Democrat?

    Donnelly Co-Sponsored Failed Cash for Clunkers Program INDIANAPOLIS – While Democrat Joe Donnelly has never been a lead sponsor on a bill to pass Congress, in 2009 he co-sponsored legislation creating Barack […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Praises President Donald Trump's Supreme Court Pick

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement in support of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court: “When Hoosier voters went […]

  • Part #6: Did You Know Joe Donnelly is a Democrat?

    Donnelly Voted For Obama’s Failed Stimulus, Increased National Debt by Billions   INDIANAPOLIS – Democrat Joe Donnelly voted to increase the national debt by billions with his February 2009 vote for Barack […]

  • Part #5: Did You Know Donnelly is a Democrat

    Donnelly Votes for Failed Democrat Agenda, Including Opposing Tax Reform INDIANAPOLIS – After more than a decade of being a Washington, D.C. Democrat, Joe Donnelly has built a record of supporting […]

  • Part 4: Did You Know Joe Donnelly is a Democrat?

    Democrat Donnelly Votes With Ultra-Liberals Bernie Sanders & Elizabeth Warren INDIANAPOLIS – When it’s time to vote on a bill in the U.S. Senate, there is a lot of overlap in […]

  • Part 3: Did You Know Joe Donnelly is a Democrat?

    So-Called “Moderate” Supported and Endorsed Liberal Hillary Clinton   INDIANAPOLIS – Democrat Joe Donnelly isn’t just a huge fan of Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer: He also loves liberal Hillary […]

  • Part 2: Did You Know Joe Donnelly is a Democrat?

    Accepted Tens of Thousands of Dollars From Pelosi & Schumer;  But Would He Support Hoosier Judge Amy Coney Barrett?   INDIANAPOLIS – Democrat Joe Donnelly is a reliable, paid-for vote for the […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Issues Statement on Curtis Hill Allegations

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released this statement, following a report from The Indianapolis Star on an investigation into allegations made against Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill: […]

  • Part #1: Did You Know Joe Donnelly is a Democrat?

    So-Called “Moderate” Supported and Endorsed Liberal Obama & His Failed Agenda; Even Voted for Obama’s Judicial Nominees 99 Percent of the Time   INDIANAPOLIS – Despite self-labeling as a moderate and […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman Releases Statement on Justice Kennedy's Pending Retirement

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement after Justice Anthony Kennedy’s announced that he plans to retire from the U.S. Supreme Court at the end of the […]

  • Democrat Joe Donnelly Raised Taxes on Hoosiers With Obamacare Votes

    Obamacare Created $819.3 Billion in New Taxes, Including Medical Device Tax   INDIANAPOLIS – Democrat Joe Donnelly voted in favor of raising taxes on Americans by $819.3 billion (CBO, 3/12; JCT, 6/15/12; CBO, 5/14/13; CBO, 7/30/13) with his […]

  • Obamacare Lie #2: Democrat Joe Donnelly Said Obamacare Would Lower Health Care Costs

    Reality: Health Care Premiums Continue to Rise For Hoosiers Under Obamacare Plans   INDIANAPOLIS – Despite Democrat Joe Donnelly’s claims in 2009 that Obamacare would make health care more affordable for Hoosiers, premiums […]

  • Obamacare Lie #2: Democrat Joe Donnelly Said Obamacare Would Lower Health Care Costs

    Reality: Health Care Premiums Continue to Rise For Hoosiers Under Obamacare Plans   INDIANAPOLIS – Despite Democrat Joe Donnelly’s claims in 2009 that Obamacare would make health care more affordable for Hoosiers, premiums […]

  • Obamacare Lie #1: Democrat Joe Donnelly Said Health Care Options Would Expand

    Reality: Obamacare Health Care Options Keep Dwindling in Indiana   INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers are experiencing fewer health care options as part of the failed Obamacare law, which directly contradicts claims made […]

  • Obamacare Lie #1: Democrat Joe Donnelly Said Health Care Options Would Expand

    Reality: Obamacare Health Care Options Keep Dwindling in Indiana   INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers are experiencing fewer health care options as part of the failed Obamacare law, which directly contradicts claims made […]

  • ICYMI: Democrat Joe Donnelly Confirms He Was Deciding Vote Against Obamacare Repeal

    INDIANAPOLIS – Last weekend at the Indiana Democrat State Convention, Democrat Joe Donnelly confirmed that it was his vote in July 2017 that blocked the repeal of the disastrous Obamacare law, which […]

  • Democrat Donnelly Doubles-Down on Obamacare Support

    Donnelly Confirms He Was Deciding Vote to Keep Disastrous Law   INDIANAPOLIS– Democrat Joe Donnelly, speaking at the Indiana Democrat Party State Convention today, doubled down on his support for […]

  • Flashback: Democrat Donnelly Attacked President Trump's North Korea Strategy Just Months Prior to Historic Summit

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer released the following statement, asking why Democrat Joe Donnelly “lambasted” President Donald Trump for the president’s North Korea denuclearization strategy, prior to shifting […]

  • Buttigieg Puts National Ambition Ahead of South Bend Women, Vetoes Women’s Health Center

    State GOP Calls on Donnelly to Denounce & Common Council to Override  INDIANAPOLIS – South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg on Friday made a consequential decision to deny the rezoning of […]

  • Pete Buttigieg Called Out for Neglecting Details of Job

    As National Press Fawns Over Potential 2020 Presidential Candidate, County Officials Say Buttigieg Put the “Cart Before the Horse” on Local Partnership  INDIANAPOLIS – During a recent St. Joseph County […]

  • Indiana Republican Party Sets Statewide Platform Committee Hearings, Announces Co-Chairs

    INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Republican Party announced today a series of public hearings to be held in Central, Northern and Southern Indiana for the purpose of soliciting input from Hoosiers on its 2018 […]

  • Chairman Releases Statement At Close of 2018 Legislative Session

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer issued the following statement today following the conclusion of the 2018 legislative session: “Hoosiers have been at the center of this year’s […]

  • Anne Hathaway Elected to Republican National Committee

    INDIANAPOLIS – Members of the Indiana Republican State Central Committee today elected Anne Hathaway, the 7th District Chair of the committee, to represent them and their fellow Hoosier Republicans on […]

  • Statement by Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer on Start of 2018 Legislative Session

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         […]

  • Statement: Donnelly Votes Against Historic Tax Cuts for Hoosiers

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Date: December 20, 2017   Donnelly […]

  • Indiana Republican Party to Host First Joint Election Year Appearance of Republican U.S. Senate Candidates, Conduct Grassroots Straw Poll

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Date: Dec. 6, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS […]

  • Statement by Indiana GOP Chair Kyle Hupfer on Governor Holcomb’s Appointment of Mayor Blair Milo as Secretary of Career Connections and Talent

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Date: July 27, 2017 Statement by […]

  • Release: Senate District 20 Caucus Set for September 6

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Date: July 26, 2017 Senate District […]

  • Another Year of Fiscal Responsibility

    Auditor Tera Klutz got the headlines this week when she announced that Indiana – yet again – ended the fiscal year with a surplus and a strong reserve balance. Other […]

  • Release: Statement by Chairman Kyle Hupfer on the Better Care Reconciliation Act

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Date: June 22, 2017 Indiana Republican […]

  • Release: Joe Donnelly's Obamacare Continues to Collapse in Indiana

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Date: June 21, 2017 Joe Donnelly’s […]

  • Release: Joe Donnelly's Health Care Hypocrisy

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Date: June 20, 2017 Joe Donnelly’s […]

  • Release: Indiana Republican Party Chair Calls on Indiana Democrats to Apologize to Secretary of State Connie Lawson & Indiana State Police

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Date: June 13, 2017 Indiana Republican Party […]

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: I won't be a stranger to Region, its growth

    Situated at the doorstep of the nation’s third-largest economic market, Northwest Indiana is a quadrant of our state full of both realized and unrealized potential. And for many reasons, I […]

  • Once a Lobbyist Always a Lobbyist: John Gregg Has Yet to Come Clean with Hoosiers About His Background of Self-Enrichment

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Contact: Kristen Williams, 317-964-5027, kwilliams@indiana.gop        […]

  • Evan Bayh Caught in More Lies to Hoosiers

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Contact: Marcus Barlow, 703-969-6196, MBarlow@indiana.gop Kristen Williams, 317-964-5027, kwilliams@indiana.gop     […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman and Trump-Pence Campaign on Central Indiana Today

    Indiana GOP Chairman Jeff Cardwell and Trump- Pence Campaign officials Rex Early (Chairman), Tony Samuel (Communications Director/ Vice Chair), and Suzanne Jaworowski (State Director) appeared on Central Indiana Today with […]

  • State chamber backs McCormick for schools chief

    The Indiana Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced its endorsement of Jennifer McCormick, the Republican candidate for superintendent of public instruction. It’s just the third time the state’s powerful business lobby […]

  • Bayh's Vote for Hire Scandal Paid Him Very Well

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Contact: Marcus Barlow, 703-969-6196, MBarlow@indiana.gop Kristen Williams, 317-964-5027, kwilliams@indiana.gop     […]

  • Evan Bayh or HBO’s “Veep”?

    Indiana’s Republican Senate nominee Rep. Todd Young is trying to sever Democratic opponent Evan Bayh’s long-standing bond with the state’s voters by branding him a Washington lobbyist, instead of a […]

  • Holcomb: The best teachers expect a lot and invest even more in their students

    Some of what Eric Holcomb knows best about teaching and schools, he learned when he was a very young boy. Holcomb’s mother was a teacher, first in Knox County and […]

  • Mike Pence Brings Hoosier Leadership to Debate Stage

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Contact: Kristen Williams, 317-964-5027, kwilliams@indiana.gop        […]

  • Holcomb to Unveil Economic Development Plan

    INDIANAPOLIS – Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb will announce his economic development plan Tuesday in Indianapolis. A spokesperson for the Republican candidate for governor says the announcement is the first piece of […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman appears on Central Indiana Today

    Click here to listen to the interview on WYRZ with Rob Kendall.

  • Innovation Center Debuts in Jeffersonville

    JEFFERSONVILLE –A high tech center opening today in Jeffersonville is expected to pay employees more than twice the Clark County average. American Air Filter Co. Inc. says its new Clean […]

  • Nebraska-Based E-Commerce Firm Picks Hendricks County for New Fulfillment Center

    Plainfield, Ind. – VMInnovations, an e-commerce company, announced plans today to locate a new distribution center in Indiana, which will be the company’s fourth center nationally. As part of its […]

  • Indiana's a new tech magnet: Here's why

    Indiana has emerged as a tech haven in the past decade. The state has produced two billion-dollar deals to acquire Hoosier-grown tech companies, a feat that has put Indiana on […]

  • U.S. Chamber turns its back on Bayh

    WASHINGTON — Evan Bayh, one of the more business-friendly Democrats during his two terms in the Senate, helped the U.S. Chamber of Commerce fight government regulations after leaving office in […]

  • Tully: Eric Holcomb’s pitch to Indiana voters

    I need to make a point clear before starting today’s column about Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, the Republican nominee for governor. Here it is: If I made a list of […]

  • Pence takes tour of Kokomo damage

    Indiana Gov. and Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence visited Kokomo Thursday to view the tornado damage and speak with those affected by the severe weather that moved through Howard […]

  • ‘Early for Trump’ Plan Races Down all Tracks

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Contact: Kristen Williams, 317-964-5027, kwilliams@indiana.gop  Date: August 24, 2016 […]

  • Evan Bayh's board seats made him millions after Senate

    He broke with most Democrats on bills that threatened private equity firms, banks and oil companies. Then he went to work for them.   During his final months in the […]

  • Chairman Jeff Cardwell appears on Indianapolis This Week

      Chairman Jeff Cardwell joined RTV6’s Jason Fechner to discuss gubernatorial candidate Eric Holcomb, the Republican National Convention and Gov. Mike Pence as the Vice Presidential nominee.

  • Indiana GOP to name Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb as Gov. Candidate

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Contact: Kristen Williams, 317-964-5027, kwilliams@indiana.gop      […]

  • Crouch Officially Selected as LG Nominee

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Contact: Kristen Williams, 317-964-5027, kwilliams@indiana.gop      […]

  • Pence to join Donald Trump Presidential Ticket

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell released the following statement on Donald Trump’s selection of Governor Mike Pence as his Vice Presidential Nominee:   “On behalf of the Indiana Republican […]

  • Swarens: What Mike Pence gets right about Indiana’s economy

    “It is only June, but we already are deep into the political silly season, a quadrennial competition that pits the over-the-top claims of incumbents against the “you’ve gotta be joking” […]

  • Report: Indiana Sees Significant Decrease In Chronically Homeless

    The Indiana Housing and Community Development (IHCDA) recently released statewide findings from the 2016 Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count that took place in January. The IHCDA’s one-night head count found that 5,798 people were identified […]

  • Hoosier Coal Miners Welcome Hillary Clinton to Indiana

    Watch the new ad from the Indiana GOP here! 

  • State leader promotes open Gateway window

    Transparency was the topic of conversation Tuesday when State Auditor Suzanne Crouch visited the Lake County Auditor’s office in Crown Point. The visit was part of a statewide whistle stop […]

  • Celebrating Indiana's Economic 'Backbone'

    INDIANAPOLIS – Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb says the state is taking an “all hands on deck” approach to raising awareness of the impact of small businesses on the Hoosier economy during […]

  • $90M Major Moves Project to Begin

    FISHERS – Governor Mike Pence and other state leaders will help officially kick off construction Wednesday afternoon on a $92 million project. The widening of 15 miles of Interstate 69 is part […]

  • Pence orders flags at half-staff in honor of Indiana cadet

    Gov. Mike Pence has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of a West Point cadet and Indiana native killed last week during training exercises at Fort Hood, […]

  • Coats, Stutzman reflect on time left

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Dan Coats said members of Congress have three ways to leave Capitol Hill. “One’s in a box,” Coats said with a smile. “Another is on Election Night, […]

  • RGA Indiana Ad: "Facts"

    Click here to watch the newest TV ad!

  • Third-Generation Company Growing in Indy

    INDIANAPOLIS – A family-owned Hoosier logistics company is expanding. Merchandise Warehouse Co. Inc. is planning to pump more than $13.5 million into additional technology, space and adding 65 workers by 2019. […]

  • 1,100 jobs at 60 employers up for grabs at Walorski job fair

    MISHAWKA — U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski is hosting a Jobs and Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday. The event will include more than 60 employers looking to fill 1,100 jobs and […]

  • Mike Pence: Credit Hoosiers for revival

    Welcome back, Mr. President. With your return to the city of Elkhart, people across this country will see firsthand a community and a state in the midst of a great […]

  • More E-15 Pumps Coming to Indiana

    The key to increasing ethanol demand is to get more renewable fuel into the tanks of Hoosier motorists. Under a grant program administered by the  Indiana Office of Energy Development […]

  • Pence Calls For Investigation Into China

    INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence is calling for an investigation into Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel’s (NYSE: X) allegations of international trade law violations by China. Pence says unfair trade practices impact Indiana’s steel […]

  • House Names Members to Opioids Conference Committee

    The House on Wednesday appointed a total of 35 members to serve on a conference committee with the Senate to hash out final details of legislation to enhance opioid abuse […]

  • Sen. Coats named Champion of Healthcare Innovation

    Senator Dan Coats was recently named a Champion of Healthcare Innovation by the Healthcare Leadership Council. The annual award honors lawmakers who support patient-centered medical progress. Click here to read […]

  • Keep Growing :30

    Click here to watch Gov. Mike Pence’s newest statewide commerical!

  • Attorney General Zoeller trains officers against human trafficking

    Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s office is taking preemptive measures this year to combat human trafficking during the Indy 500. Zoeller’s office will train law enforcement officers and those who […]

  • House passing bills to fight opioid addiction

    WASHINGTON — The House Wednesday moved to pass a bipartisan package of bills to battle America’s growing epidemic of painkiller abuse and heroin addiction, but the White House said the legislation won’t accomplish much unless […]

  • Gov. Pence Releases new TV ad– Wake Up :60

    Click here to watch Gov. Mike Pence’s new TV ad!

  • 18th Annual State Of Indiana Holocaust Observance

    (INDIANAPOLIS) – The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council and the Bureau of Jewish Education announced today […]

  • Salesforce to Grow Regional Headquarters, Add 800 High-Wage Jobs in Indiana

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence joined Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and executives from Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) today as the company announced plans to significantly expand its regional headquarters in Indianapolis, […]

  • WorkOne Northeast to Host Veterans Job Fair

    FORT WAYNE – Northeast Indiana Works and WorkOne Northeast are set to host a job fair for veterans. The third annual Veterans 1st Hiring Event will take place May 6 at […]

  • Indiana to decide the GOP presidential nomination?

    May. 01, 2016 – 4:47 – Party chairman for the state weighs in on the energy surrounding the primary on ‘Justice with Judge Jeanine’. Click here to watch the video.

  • 'GigaCity' Technology Fires Up in Jasper

    JASPER – Ellettsville-based Smithville Fiber says the first of its “GigaCity” customers is online. The company reached an agreement early last year with the city of Jasper to construct a high-speed, Gigabit […]

  • PHOTOS: 200 objects celebrate Indiana's history

    Click here to view the gallery at the Indiana State Museum.

  • Construction to Begin on Jeff Steel Plant

    JEFFERSONVILLE – A groundbreaking ceremony is set Wednesday morning for a South Korean company’s next steel processing plant. POSCO (NYSE: PKX) is looking to invest $19 million into a facility that […]

  • Ziro Hits The Market

    WEST LAFAYETTE – A motion-controlled robotic toy invented by a Purdue University professor hits the global market today. Ziro, which gained national attention earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show […]

  • Governor Pence Honors Businesses for Contributions to State’s Economy & Hoosier Workforce

    Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence honored 25 Indiana companies with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award, recognizing each company for its longevity and service to its employees, […]

  • TED CRUZ TO ATTEND INDIANA GOP SPRING DINNER

    INDIANAPOLIS (April 15, 2016) – GOP presidential contender Senator Ted Cruz has announced his attendance at the Indiana GOP’s Spring Dinner on April 21, 2016. Sen. Cruz will be joining special […]

  • Retiring justice to hear final case in Indiana’s 1st capital

    CORYDON, Ind. (AP) — Retiring Indiana Supreme Court Justice Brent Dickson is set to hear his final arguments this month in the same tiny southern Indiana courtroom that housed the […]

  • Golden Hoosier Awards nominations now open

    Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s (FSSA) Division of Aging, has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Golden […]

  • Pence, officials tout technology, community investment

    In May, Pratt Industries in Valparaiso produced enough corrugated cardboard to cover the town of Chesterton. That little-known fact was on a display during tours of the facility held Thursday […]

  • Stats show Indiana is rich in agriculture

    In recognition of National Agriculture Day, Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, who serves as Indiana’s secretary of agriculture and rural development, and Ted McKinney, Indiana State Department of Agriculture director, are […]

  • Indiana is better because of House GOP agenda

    As speaker of the Indiana House, I announced lofty goals for this year’s short legislative session on Organization Day in November. Tackling road and bridge funding, protecting and promoting Indiana’s […]

  • Pence Signs HIP 2.0 Bill

    INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence has signed a number of bills into law, including Senate Enrolled Act 165, which codifies the Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0 into law. The governor’s office says […]

  • Mainstreet CEO Touts New Partnership, Growth

    CARMEL – The founder and chief executive officer of Carmel-based Mainstreet is calling a recent partnership with a high-profile health care expert a “marriage made in heaven.” Zeke Turner says Dr. Bill […]

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: NWI is a shore thing

    When you think about the state of Indiana, the first thing that comes to mind probably is not beaches. In fact, most non-Hoosiers are surprised to learn that Northwest Indiana […]

  • Mike Pence’s character is unmatched

    I have had the distinct honor to serve under two governors, most recently under Gov. Mike Pence. It is one thing to judge a leader by the outward speeches and […]

  • Lawson Launches Voter Education Site

    INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Secretary of State has launched a website designed to teach students about Indiana and the importance of voting. Connie Lawson’s office says the site, called Connie’s Civics […]

  • Walorski resolution calls for detained ISIS fighters being transferred to Guantanamo Bay

    U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) introduced a resolution on Tuesday that calls for captured ISIS fighters to be detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base (GTMO).  The recent capture of […]

  • Lt. Gov. Holcomb promotes future of small towns

    LAPORTE — Indiana’s new second in command views the challenge of decline in rural areas of the state as an opportunity to pave a road to a more prosperous future. […]

  • Indiana biotech firm's cancer drug analysis gets $200K boost

    WEST LAFAYETTE — An Indiana biotechnology company has won $200,000 in federal funding to boost its technology that could help more quickly determine which drugs may help cancer patients. Click […]

  • Holcomb joins ISDA in Saluting Indiana on National Agriculture Day

    In recognition of National Agriculture Day, Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb, who serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Ted McKinney, Director of the Indiana State Department of […]

  • Pence writes op-ed on 2016 General Assembly action

    As the 2016 session of the Indiana General Assembly came to a close last week, Hoosiers emerged as the clear winners. In my State of the State Address at the […]

  • Zoeller Offers Relief For Fraud Victims

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s Attorney General is providing relief to dozens of victims of real estate and foreclosure-relief scams. Greg Zoeller says payments will come from the Consumer Protection Assistance Fund. Click […]

  • State Auditor Announces Live Online Streaming Of Board Meetings

    (STATEHOUSE) – Tuesday Auditor Suzanne Crouch announced all boards on which she serves now provide live-streaming of public meetings, with the exception of the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS), which […]

  • IN Focus Exclusive: Gov. Pence praises, defends transportation compromise

    INDIANAPOLIS (March 13, 2016) — The Indiana General Assembly reached a compromise Thursday night on a roughly $1 billion transportation plan. Click here to watch the video.

  • New education law guts No Child Left Behind Act

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita spoke on one of his major efforts as of late — an education law called the Every Student Succeeds Act. It […]

  • Coats turns to 'small ball' to fight waste in his last year in Senate

    Sen. Dan Coats, R-Indiana, is angry and not because he is “hangry.” Coats was on the Senate floor Tuesday, displaying a photo of a voodoo doll, and blasting a $331,000 […]

  • Pence: 'Pleased Beyond Words' With General Assembly

    INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence says, even though he didn’t get everything he asked for in the legislative session, the results were “a win for Indiana.” During a news conference in […]

  • Commentary: Holcomb, the best man for the job

    The news that Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann was leaving the administration of Gov. Mike Pence came as a surprise to many. Clearly, they had formed a strong partnership. The immediate […]

  • Will Indiana's May primary matter?

    More than half of the states in America have now held primary elections or caucuses for both parties in this year’s presidential primary race. In previous years Super Tuesday — […]

  • Column: Celebrate women's history month by carrying the torch

    During this month, as we begin to celebrate Indiana’s bicentennial, we reflect upon great women who have carried a torch of inspiration and shown great courage, perseverance, and humility in […]

  • Indiana VA centers will join monitoring program

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will participate in Indiana’s prescription drug monitoring program. Gov. Mike Pence and the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency announced Wednesday that controlled substances dispensed by […]

  • Indiana becomes second state to earn approval for ‘fast-track’ FTZ in all counties

    The State of Indiana recently became the second state in the country to establish an accelerated application process for Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) in all counties, behind Delaware, which has three […]

  • Sen. Coats meets with Carrier execs

    WASHINGTON (WISH) — Senator Dan Coats met in Washington Tuesday with executives from the parent company of the Carrier Corporation. He expressed disappointment in the decision to move 2,100 Indiana […]

  • Pence signs adoption act into law

    Gov. Mike Pence recently signed an act that will open all adoption records finalized before Jan. 1, 1994. Senate Enrolled Act 91 was authored by Sen. Brent Steele, R-Bedford, Sen. […]

  • Hoosiers respond to Nancy Reagan's death

    Former first lady Nancy Reagan has died. She was 94. Hoosier politicians came together to share their memories and condolences. Click here to read the statements from Indiana’s GOP leaders.

  • Governor Pence Appears on Indianapolis This Week

    Indianapolis — Today, Governor Mike Pence appeared on Indianapolis This Week. The interview was taped  in the Governor’s Office on Wednesday, March 2 following his meeting with Carrier and United […]

  • Indiana seeks rightful owners of hundreds of savings bonds

    INDIANAPOLIS — State officials are trying to find hundreds of Indiana residents or their heirs who are the rightful owners of unclaimed savings bonds worth more than $700,000. Click here […]

  • Gov. Pence to recognize Southern Indiana advocates helping state's children in need

    INDIANAPOLIS — The volunteers who advocate for Floyd and Clark County’s neglected and abused children will get the chance to talk to state leaders next week in Indianapolis. Roughly 300 […]

  • Holcomb Sworn In As Lt. Governor

    INDIANAPOLIS –Indiana officially has its 51st lieutenant governor. Eric Holcomb took the oath of office Thursday, hours after his nomination for Mike Pence’s second in command was confirmed by the […]

  • Governor Pence Nominates Eric Holcomb As Lieutenant Governor

    (INDIANAPOLIS) – Governor Mike Pence Wednesday submitted his nomination of Eric Holcomb as Lieutenant Governor to Senate President Pro Tempore David Long and Speaker of the House of Representatives Brian […]

  • Indiana Grown launches program to support local veterans

    The Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s Indiana Grown initiative announced the Indiana Grown Homegrown By Heroes program, which gives Hoosiers a new, tangible way to support local veterans with an […]

  • Ellspermann's exit official

    INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann made her expected exit official Monday as she delivered her resignation letter to both Gov. Mike Pence and the General Assembly.  “It is with […]

  • Governor's Office Outlines Lieutenant Governor Nomination And Confirmation Processes

    (INDIANAPOLIS) – The Office of Governor Mike Pence Monday outlined the Lieutenant Governor nomination and confirmation processes, as addressed in Article 5 of the Indiana Constitution, following the official resignation […]

  • Indiana’s senators, congressional delegation have mixed reaction to Guantanamo announcement

    President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for the closure of the detention center at Guantanamo Bay and transfer of detainees to U.S. facilities after delivering Congress his plan to achieve that […]

  • AG Zoeller files lawsuit against Chesterton travel company accused of selling bogus vacation packages

    CHESTERTON, Ind. – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit today against a Chesterton travel company, Sunbound Travels, LLC and owner Nicole Scott, for allegedly selling bogus vacation packages to […]

  • Governor Pence Joins Indiana Biosciences Research Institute to Announce $100 Million in Grants Supporting Scientific Innovation

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today joined the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI), an independent, nonprofit applied biosciences research institute, to announce two new grants totaling $100 million from Lilly […]

  • Dutch Company to Expand in Evansville

    EVANSVILLE – A unit of a Netherlands-based company has announced it will expand its Evansville operations. DSM Engineering Plastics America says the expansion will create up to 25 jobs by the […]

  • Greg Zoeller: EPA ruling could spur turning point

    As the nation reflects on the service of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, one of his final acts on the United States Supreme Court days before his death has been overshadowed. […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence wants federal funding for drug treatment programs

    WASHINGTON — Democratic and Republican governors alike — including Indiana’s Mike Pence — want federal help to combat the abuse of opioid painkillers. And the Obama administration is eager to send states resources to […]

  • Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann to resign on March 2

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann will step down from office early next month, clearing the way for a much anticipated shake-up to Gov. Mike Pence’s re-election effort. Click […]

  • Indiana Lands Global Business Center in Planned Dow, Dupont Merger

    Indianapolis – DuPont (NYSE: DD) and The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today announced the U.S. site structure for the global agriculture leader the companies intend to create following the […]

  • Sen. Dan Coats visits Anderson University

    Click here to watch the video.

  • Job Skills Programs Land Millions

    INDIANAPOLIS – More than a dozen organizations will share over $11 million in Skill UP Indiana! grants. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the funding will support efforts to equip […]

  • Major Donor to John Gregg Commits Violent Act, Gregg Should Donate Funds Immediately

    Indiana Republican Party Executive Director David Buskill issued the following statement regarding the violence and intimidation tactics used by Iron Workers 395 to force laborers into a contract: “Politician turned lobbyist […]

  • Marketplace Is Open To Buy Indiana-Made Products

    It’s one centralized location where you can buy everything made in Indiana. The Indiana Bicentennial Marketplace is an online store where Indiana businesses and artisans can sell commemorative products that […]

  • RV industry scores a victory with revised federal rules

    ELKHART — A muddied definition of recreational vehicles that alarmed the industry two years ago — classifying park model RVs as permanent rather than temporary housing — is being cleaned up in a […]

  • AG Zoeller urges Congress to pass HANGUP Act, ban all robocalls to cell phones

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller today urged the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to pass the ‘‘Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone calls Act of 2015’’ […]

  • Statement from Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann

    “Over the past three and one half years, I have had the special honor to serve my fellow 6.5 million Hoosiers as their Lieutenant Governor serving alongside a great Governor […]

  • Governor’s Office Announces Standing Honors, Public Statehouse Memorial Service for Former Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb

    Indianapolis – The Office of Governor Mike Pence announced the following details for the standing honors and a memorial service for former Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb. Governor Mike Pence encourages […]

  • State sees lowest unemployment levels in over 10 years

    GREENSBURG — For the month of December, the state’s unemployment rate remained at 4.4 percent capping off a successful year with an overall 1.5 percent decrease in 2015. Click here […]

  • Indiana's lieutenant governor stepping down mid-term

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann said Tuesday she is stepping aside as Gov. Mike Pence’s running mate in an unusual move that allows a former state Republican Party […]

  • Pence: Supreme Court Ruling 'A Win For Indiana'

    INDIANAPOLIS AND WASHINGTON D.C. -Governor Mike Pence and other Hoosier leaders are lauding a U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan. The high court […]

  • Why School Choice Helps All Kids (Not Just a Few)

    No child should be placed on a wait list to his future. Yet today, more than a million kids in cities across America languish on wait lists for the charter school […]

  • Indiana Sen. Dan Coats pushes for new ag division of Dow, DuPont to be located in Indy

    Some of Indiana’s top political brass is pushing for the new agricultural headquarters of the merged Dow Chemical and DuPont to be located in Indianapolis. U.S. Sen. Dan Coats, R-Indiana, […]

  • Pence: HIP 2.0 is improving Hoosiers' lives

    As we mark the first year of HIP 2.0, our results are promising, but there is still work to do   This past week marked the first anniversary of the […]

  • New Indiana license plate will benefit recycling programs

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s newest specialty license plate is giving a boost to recycling programs around the state. Click here to read more.

  • South Bend Nation Guard Armory expanding

    SOUTH BEND –  A big expansion for South Bend’s National Guard Armory. A recent $21-million project expanded the facility. The Guard now has 106,000 square ft to use. Click here to […]

  • Pulliam: Mike Pence at his best

    It was Gov. Mike Pence at his best, visiting Shepherd Community Center last week to highlight the intersection of faith and good works. Shepherd has a 30-year history of helping […]

  • Coats, Donnelly split on refugee restrictions

    Senators from Indiana split their votes Wednesday on legislation to make it harder for Syrian and Iraqi refugees to gain admission to the United States. Click here to read more.

  • Governor Signs Bills Giving Schools, Teachers ISTEP Reprieve

    (Indianapolis, Ind.) – Thanks to two new laws, teachers in Indiana won’t see less pay if their students failed last spring’s ISTEP+ test. Governor Mike Pence signed two bills into law […]

  • State Senate approves $430 million for local road funding

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana state Senate has approved a bill that would provide about $430 million in one-time funding to local governments for roads improvements. Click here to read […]

  • Indiana representative speaks about new federal education act at Statehouse

    Rep. Todd Rokita, R-4th district, addressed the Indiana General Assembly on Thursday. Rokita responded to the new Every Student Succeeds Act, which will give states more freedom to adopt certain […]

  • 1,000+ Students, Parents, Teachers, Advocates to Join Gov. Mike Pence, National Journalist Campbell Brown for Quality Education Celebration at Statehouse

    INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than 1,000 students, parents, teachers, and community leaders will gather at the Statehouse on Monday, January 25, to celebrate school choice and quality education options in Indiana. Click […]

  • 3 Indiana GOP candidates debate for Senate nomination

    KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) – Three Republicans running for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat highlighted their conservative credentials and touted past accomplishments during a debate. Former state GOP Chairman Eric Holcomb […]

  • Rep. Messer: Don’t negotiate with Iran

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Three Americans released from prison in Iran are now being treated in Germany. One other American was released separately in a prisoner swap that is now the […]

  • Governor Pence Statement on Case of Avian Influenza in Southwestern Indiana

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement on Indiana’s confirmed case of high pathogenic avian influenza (H7N8) in a commercial turkey flock in southwestern Indiana. Click here to […]

  • Indiana chief justice says state courts feeling drug crisis

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s drug crisis is flooding its courts with a growing number of cases and sending a surge of children into its welfare system, state Supreme Court Chief Justice […]

  • Bangert: Coats on Trump, Obama, Cubs home stands

    As Sen. Dan Coats rounds third and heads into final year in the Senate, the Indiana Republican sizes up ISIS, the GOP field and the anticipation of finally being able […]

  • 2016 State of the State address

    Click here to watch the full 2016 State of the State address given by Gov. Mike Pence.

  • Honda Hits Keep Coming

    GREENSBURG- Honda Manufacturing of Indiana LLC in Greensburg is celebrating two big wins. The Honda Civic, which is produced in Greensburg, was named the 2016 North American Car of the Year at […]

  • Pence to give annual state of the state speech

    State of the State address Who: Gov. Mike Pence When: 7 p.m. EST Tuesday Where to watch: The speech will be live-streamed on IndyStar.com. You also can watch the speech […]

  • Rep. Messer defends 2nd Amendment Rights on CNN

    Click here to watch the full video of Rep. Luke Messer (R-Indiana) on CNN on Jan. 8, 2016.

  • IN Focus: What will Gov. Pence say in State of the State address?

    INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 10, 2016) – Civil rights issues are once again causing controversy in Indiana. This time, it’s the “T” in LGBT that has many people talking at the Statehouse ahead of […]

  • United States Senate debate to be held in Kokomo

    INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 4, 2016) – Howard County and Fourth Congressional District Republican Chairman Craig Dunn announced today that Howard County will conduct the first United States Senate debate between the […]

  • Cummins signs contract with Department of Defense

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A Columbus based corporation has inked a U.S. military deal. Click here to watch the video.

  • FOX 59: Investigation into Marion VA’s prescribing practices sparks new legislation in Washington

    WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2015)– New legislation was filed Wednesday on Capitol Hill following a FOX59 investigation into the prescribing practices at the Marion Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Representative Jackie Walorski […]

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Mike Pence and Brandye Hendrickson- I-65 is highlight of INDOT's list

    Our recent announcement that INDOT will invest $70 million to widen I-65 from Merrillville south to at least Ind. 2 is a major win for Northwest Indiana, and welcome news […]

  • Stamp Celebrates Indiana's Bicentennial

    INDIANAPOLIS –Indiana’s bicentennial is being marked with a new forever stamp. Known as the Indiana Statehood stamp, it features a photo of a sunset over cornfields near Milford. Click here for more.

  • Indiana receives $2.7M in federal funds to support state’s defense industry

    INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and the Indiana Office of Defense and Development announce that Indiana has been awarded $2.7 million in federal Defense Industry Adjustment funds from the […]

  • Pence to Make 'Major' Mental Health Announcement

    INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence will make a “major” announcement Wednesday. The governor’s office says it will be a significant announcement regarding Indiana’s mental health delivery system. Click here to read more.

  • Main Street's Muni-Market Fight With Fed Gains Force in Congress

    Main Street and Wall Street are fighting the U.S. Federal Reserve over municipal bonds — and they’re gaining ground. Local-government officials and securities-industry lobbyists turned to Congress after regulators including […]

  • Governor Pence to Award Regional Cities Initiative Funds Today

    Indianapolis – Tomorrow, Governor Mike Pence will join the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) to award funds to support regional development plans through the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative. Details below. […]

  • Where's John Gregg's decision on a transportation plan?

    Indiana Republican Party Spokesman Robert Vane issued the following statement regarding the silence of John Gregg on the House Democrats’ transportation plan: “It’s been exactly one month since the House […]

  • Office of Community and Rural Affairs Awards

    INDIANAPOLIS – Today at the Indiana Statehouse, Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann joined the Office of Community and Rural Affairs awards to recognize over 100 rural communities who partnered with the agency throughout […]

  • House passes bill limiting travel to U.S. without visa

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved legislation tightening controls on travel to the U.S. and requiring visas for anyone who’s been in Iraq or Syria in the previous five […]

  • Gov. Pence announces plans to widen I-65 to 3 lanes in Lake County

    LAKE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced a $70 million plan Tuesday to widen Interstate 65 throughout Lake County to three lanes in each direction from Merrillville […]

  • GOP bill would stop EPA plan unless other nations act

    The Obama administration could not crack down on power plant carbon emissions unless other developed nations follow suit under newly introduced legislation by Rep. Keith Rothfus (R-Pa.) and 10 GOP […]

  • Indiana Embracing 'Hour of Code'

    INDIANAPOLIS -Several organizations will be taking part in Hour of Code events Monday throughout the state. Companies and organizations including Eleven Fifty Coding Academy, Nextech and WorkOne will help lead […]

  • Governor Pence Announces Plans to Widen Heavily-Traveled I-65 in Lake County

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced plans to widen Interstate 65 in Lake County to three lanes in each direction from Merrillville south to at least State Road 2 […]

  • ENERGY POLICY: Crude export ban, Keystone XL amendments head to House floor

    A sweeping package from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, likely to clear the chamber this week, has become the latest vehicle for repeal of the crude export ban and […]

  • Dr. Bucshon Votes to Keep Hoosier Energy Affordable

    WASHINGTON, DC – December 02, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The House of Representatives today passed S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24, two resolutions that provide for congressional disapproval (under […]

  • Governor Pence Urges Congressional Action on Syrian Refugee Issue

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today sent a letter to the Indiana Congressional Delegation urging them to pause the Syrian refugee program and enact legislation that will address safety and […]

  • Attorney General: Roofing company scammed Hoosiers out of $280,000, never completed work

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 1, 2015) – They’ll take your money, but don’t expect to get any work done. That’s why Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit Tuesday in […]

  • Pence Announces New Programs From Drug Abuse Task Force

    INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence Tuesday announced the most aggressive steps yet coming out of his Drug Task Force to help address Indiana’s substance abuse crisis. Click here to read […]

  • Indiana GOP Chairman appears on Central Indiana Today

    Click here to listen to the interview with Rob Kendall of 98.9 WYRZ.

  • Rokita hosts collaborative school safety discussion

    PLAINFIELD — Rep. Todd Rokita (R-4th District), chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, led a collaborative discussion Friday with local schools, community leaders, first responders, […]

  • Ellspermann Congratulates New Farm Bureau Leaders

    Indiana Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, who also serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture, congratulated the newly elected president and vice-president of the Indiana Farm Bureau.  Randy Kron from Vanderburgh County […]

  • Coats: Syrian refugees need safe havens, greater humanitarian aid from international community

    Senator Dan Coats issued a statement Thursday saying the debate about bringing Syrian refugees into the United States ultimately fails to address the main issue. “Even if the United States […]

  • Bill to place more restrictions on refugees heads to Senate

    Click here to watch the video of Congressman Luke Messer (R-Ind.) on Fox News on Saturday, Nov. 21.

  • Pence remains point man in immigration debate

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — 31 states have now closed their borders to Syrian refugees. Yet Indiana Governor Mike Pence is still a point man in the debate over security versus immigration. Click […]

  • Bosma Makes Caucus, Committee Appointments

    INDIANAPOLIS -House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-88) has announced committee and caucus leadership assignments for the upcoming legislative session. He continued his tradition of naming a Democrat to lead a committee […]

  • Governor Pence Suspends Resettlement of Syrian Refugees in Indiana

    Indianapolis – Following reports that a Syrian refugee was among the perpetrators of the terrorists attacks that took place in Paris on Friday, Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement: […]

  • Messer chosen to help steering committee overhaul

    Speaker Paul D. Ryan has appointed Sixth District U.S. Rep. Luke Messer, chair of the House Republican Policy Committee, to the task force charged with overhauling and diversifying the Republican […]

  • Lt. Governor Ellspermann Announces Open Hours at WestGate

    (ODON) – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann joins the Indiana Office of Defense Development (IODD) and the Indiana Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (OSBE) to announce the beginning of Open […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence pays off federal unemployment loan

    INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence says Indiana has paid off a $250 million debt owed on a recension-era federal loan that was used to pay unemployment benefits after the state […]

  • Thousands participate in Monumental Marathon

    INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of runners shut down the City of Indianapolis Saturday for the Monumental Marathon.  The route went around downtown all the way up to the north side.  Click […]

  • Gov. Pence Dedicates Fox Ridge Nature Park In Honor Of The Bicentennial

    (INDIANAPOLIS) – Gov. Mike Pence joined members of the Bicentennial Commission and the Knox County Parks & Recreation Department today to officially dedicate the recently acquired Fox Ridge Nature Park […]

  • Indiana Republican Party statement on passing of Amos Brown

    The Indiana Republican Party issued the following statement regarding the passing of Indianapolis radio personality Amos Brown: “The Indiana Republican Party is shocked and saddened at the passing of Amos Brown. […]

  • Indiana State Library to add Statehouse visitor center

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The first floor of the Indiana State Library is being transformed into a Statehouse visitor education center as part of a $2.5 million upgrade. The new education […]

  • Indiana Secretary of State speaks about finances at Eastern Greene High School

    After graduating high school, many former students are faced with the world of finances, from budgeting, to credit cards and loans. In order to educate students on the challenges ahead, […]

  • Cardwell responds to Keystone XL Pipeline

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s Keystone XL Pipeline announcement: “Today President Obama announced he is bowing to environmental extremists by rejecting the construction of the […]

  • President’s veto was shameful

    We are in unprecedented times. The Middle East is in chaos. Russia is exerting influence around the globe. China is asserting itself in Asia, as demonstrated by its island-building campaign […]

  • Jeffersonville port's $10M grant another 'big win' for Southern Indiana

    JEFFERSONVILLE — Nearly 30 years old, the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville on Friday landed a $10 million federal grant which will lead it into its next three decades. “It’s that big,” […]

  • Governor Pence Welcomes Home 1313th Engineer Company of the Indiana National Guard

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today joined The Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, Major General Corey Carr, to welcome home approximately 160 soldiers of the 1313th Engineer Company, headquartered […]

  • Pence has real plan for roads; Democrats don’t

    Gov. Mike Pence recently announced his 21st Century Crossroads initiative. It’s a $1 billion roads and infrastructure plan that relies on the reserves and funds already built up as a […]

  • Vane responds to Indianapolis Star article on Chicago guns

    Indiana Republican Party Spokesman Robert Vane issued the following statement regarding the Indianapolis Star article on Indiana being blamed for Chicago’s guns: “Does John Gregg, a ‘self-described gun totin’ Democrat from Southern Indiana’ agree […]

  • Cardwell statement on successful Fall Dinner

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement regarding the success of the Annual Fall Dinner: “I am excited to say that we had a very successful Fall Dinner last evening,” said […]

  • Indiana Republican Party welcomes SC Gov. Nikki Haley, Midwest Food Bank to Annual Fall Dinner

    INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 27, 2015) – The Indiana Republican Party will be hosting their annual Fall Dinner tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, Ind. Chairman Jeff Cardwell would […]

  • Indy restaurant offers deal for concealed carry permits

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – An Indianapolis restaurant owner is offering a discount to customers who have a concealed carry permit after his business fell victim to an armed robbery. Click here […]

  • Rep. Larry Bucshon tapped for new panel investigating Planned Parenthood

    WASHINGTON — Rep. Larry Bucshon was tapped Friday to serve on a special House committee created to investigate Planned Parenthood. Click here to read more.

  • Indiana Will Fight Obama Clean Power Plan

    The Environmental Protection Agency published its “Clean Power Plan” in the Federal Register on Friday, setting off 60 days of official public comment and challenges. Some two dozen states immediately […]

  • Bosma & Hershman: no plan for legislative "sneak attack" claimed by conservative leader

    Two legislative leaders refuted the head of a social conservative group who had claimed lawmakers would try to “sneak” some sort of bill through the General Assembly next month. Click […]

  • Governor Mike Pence addresses recommendations from drug task force

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (October 22, 2015) – Governor Mike Pence is talking about new recommendations from his task force convened to tackle the ongoing drug epidemic in the state. The governor […]

  • Lyness replaces McMillin for HD 68

    BROOKVILLE, Ind. (Oct. 22, 2015) – A new representative for House District 68 has been selected. Randall Lyness, a resident of West Harrison, was voted in tonight by the precinct committeemen of the Indiana […]

  • Groundbreaking Planned For NTN Plant in Anderson

    ANDERSON- Officials in Anderson and from Columbus-based NTN Driveshaft Inc. are set to break ground next month on a $130 million manufacturing facility. The investment could involve more than 400 jobs in the Madison […]

  • O'Brien: No ISTEP politics; the board just wants to get the scores correct

    The vice chair of the State Board of Education would not guarantee that the ISTEP pass/fail line will be set at a special meeting next week, only that the board […]

  • State Unemployment Rate Hits 8-Year Low

    INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana unemployment rate has dipped to its lowest level since July 2007. The state says the 4.5 percent rate was driven in part by 6,600 private sector jobs being […]

  • Indiana Companies Make Modern Healthcare List

    NEWBURGH -Several Indiana companies are on Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2015 list. The recognition program honors 100 workplaces that empower their employees to provide patients and customers with […]

  • Ellspermann and Villwock Stress Rural Road Safety

    Indiana Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and president of Indiana Farm Bureau Don Villwock have a message for motorists as harvest continues for Hoosier farmers. Be alert and ready to slow […]

  • Pence touts company’s economic importance

    Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, one of the first Japanese companies to locate in Columbus, threw a party to mark a milestone. Click here to read more.

  • Major Moves encore

    By all the current media indications, roads and infrastructure will consume a good part of the coming Indiana General Assembly legislative session for my former colleagues. While this can be […]

  • Truth Squad: Is Gov. Mike Pence to blame for detour crashes?

    The 30-second spot from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 begins with news footage of several fatal crashes along a detour route in West Lafayette. The detour was the result […]

  • Cardwell Statement on Infrastructure Announcement 

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement regarding today’s infrastructure announcement by Governor Mike Pence:   “Governor Pence’s leadership on Indiana’s transportation issues is making a real […]

  • Congressman Weighs In on Gun Control and Speaker of House Replacement

    DAVIESS COUNTY, Ind.- The big news out of Washington D.C. The last few weeks hasn’t been about the 2016 presidential election, but more about who will replace John Boehner as the […]

  • Pence set to announce Indiana infrastructure boost

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is set to make what his office calls a major infrastructure announcement. The Republican governor’s announcement scheduled for Tuesday afternoon comes amid recent […]

  • Union ad "stretches the truth"

    Indiana Republican Party Spokesman Robert Vane issued the following statement regarding the Indianapolis Star fact check:   “With a growing economy and unemployment at a historic low, it’s no surprise […]

  • Bosma: Infrastructure, Teacher Shortage Will Be Top Legislative Priorities in '16

    House Speaker Brian Bosma says he doesn’t expect to reopen the state budget in the upcoming legislative session, despite plans to address infrastructure needs and attract more teachers. Click here […]

  • Announcement on Louisville, Ky., bridge set for Monday

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A “major progress announcement” in regard to the Downtown Crossing portion of the Ohio River Bridges Project is scheduled to be made by Gov. Steve Beshear and other […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence expected to make roads announcement Tuesday

    Gov. Mike Pence is planning an infrastructure announcement on Tuesday, likely aimed at improving roads. His office isn’t sharing details, but the governor has previously said he is considering dipping into […]

  • Indiana officials testify on need to improve police image

    WASHINGTON – Incidents like the police-shooting death of a teenager in Ferguson, Mo., and the death of an unarmed man put in a choke hold by a New York officer affect the […]

  • Ag needs more workers, lieutenant governor says

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann attended Evening on the Farm, an event that promotes agriculture programs at Ivy Tech community colleges. She mingled with students, many who […]

  • Governor Pence to Offer Remarks at Event Celebrating Rolls-Royce’s Centennial in Indianapolis

    Indianapolis – Tomorrow, Governor Mike Pence will offer remarks at an event celebrating Rolls-Royce’s centennial in Indianapolis. Later in the afternoon, he will stop by a community outreach event in […]

  • Workshop highlights women in technology fields

    Middle school girls gathered to hear from five high-profile women in technology-related fields and participate in hands-on projects at a Women in Technology Workshop held Sept. 26. Carmel High School’s […]

  • Rolls Royce Announces Investment

    A Hoosier company announces a big investment. IN Gov. Mike Pence met with Rolls-Royce Monday as the company announced plans to invest nearly $600 million in its operations and research […]

  • Indiana Republican Party selects new Spokesman

    INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 5, 2015) –The Indiana Republican Party on Monday announced the selection of Robert Vane as the Spokesman and Media Consultant. This appointment marks an expanded role from Mike […]

  • Rep. Messer tells Superintendent Ritz all public school students should be treated fairly

    WASHINGTON — Recently, Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06) sent a letter to Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz asking why some public charter schools in Indiana saw a dramatic drop […]

  • Governor Pence Commends 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools

    Indianapolis – Governor Pence today commended the announcement of the 10 schools in Indiana that have received the 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools designation from the United States Department of […]

  • Largest online car store locating facility in Whitestown

    WHITESTOWN, Ind. (WISH) — A New York-based company has picked Boone County for its new facility. Click here to read more.

  • Indiana, Quebec form partnership to boost shipping

    PORTAGE | Quebec’s exports to the Midwest have grown by 30 percent over the last five years, and now the Canadian province and Indiana are looking to see how they […]

  • Pence attends son’s Marine Corps officer training graduation

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and his wife have traveled to Virginia to see their son graduate from basic training for Marine Corps officers. Click here to read […]

  • Refinery supports small business entrepreneurs

    Marion has implemented one of more than 50 co-working spaces in Indiana for growing businesses and entrepreneurs. The Refinery Business Center, 2301 South Western Ave., was opened to the public […]

  • South Shore program puts passenger finances on track

    CHESTERTON — When riders take the South Shore line starting this week…transportation officials want money on their mind…and how to rev-up their personal finances. A new partnership between South Shore […]

  • Indiana's Congressional Delegation Reflects on Papal Address

    Indiana’s congressional delegation is basking in the afterglow of the first-ever papal address on Capitol Hill.   Click here to read more.

  • Congressmen: Ritz should explain drop in charter aid

    U.S. Reps. Luke Messer and Todd Rokita are calling for Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz to explain why some charter schools lost more federal Title 1 poverty funding […]

  • Bucshon to host Student Leadership Summit

    Congressman Larry Bucshon will host a Student Leadership Summit for high school students in Indiana’s 8th Congressional District Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT at Vincennes University’s […]

  • New advocacy group formed to help prevent sexual assaults

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Activists trying to fight Indiana’s high rate of sexual assault announced a new publicly-funded organization that will work to prevent sexual assault Wednesday, roughly one year after […]

  • New Albany college students sign up to vote

    NEW ALBANY — Class had just ended and she had other things to take care of, but a few minutes could be spared to take care of something that was […]

  • Indiana GOP fall dinner tickets sell out

    INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 22, 2015) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell today announced the state party’s fall dinner on Oct. 27 is sold out.  “This news speaks volumes about the excitement and momentum behind our party […]

  • Proposed Bill Would Rein in Regulatory Overreach

    The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would require congressional approval and a presidential signature before federal agencies can make significant regulatory rule changes. Click here to […]

  • Day 3: Governor Pence Advances Economic Ties with Japan, Announces New Hoosier Jobs

    Tokyo – Governor Mike Pence continued his jobs mission in Tokyo today, meeting with Japanese business executives and government leaders and announcing results of the state’s efforts to attract Japan […]

  • Coats Predicts Mideast Arms Race in Wake of Iran Deal

    Indiana Senator Dan Coats joined all congressional Republicans in vocally opposing the Iran deal. He contends the agreement removes all constraints on Iran’s acquisition of conventional weapons, without any meaningful […]

  • IN Focus: Indiana leaders denounce nuclear deal with Iran

    Several elected officials in Indiana are denouncing the President’s nuclear deal with Iran, including Gov. Mike Pence, who sent a letter to the President along with other U.S. governors. “The […]

  • Day 1: Governor Pence Touts Indiana’s Economic Ties with Japan at Midwest U.S.-Japan Conference

    Tokyo – Governor Mike Pence began his seventh jobs and economic development mission in Japan today, attending the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference joint governors meeting and welcome reception in Tokyo. […]

  • GOP lawmakers link Iran deal to defense spending

    Four House Republicans argued Thursday that the Iran nuclear deal will leave Tehran as a growing power and require the United States to increase its spending on the military. The […]

  • Sen. Dan Coats Reacts to Senate Vote on Iran Nuclear Deal

    U.S. Senators on Thursday voted to prevent any Republican resolution to reject the Iran nuclear deal. This ensures the deal will take effect without a veto showdown between Congress and […]

  • Delegation, Schedule for Governor Pence’s Trade Mission to Japan

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence, First Lady Karen Pence and a delegation of Hoosier business and community leaders will travel to Japan tomorrow to bring jobs and investment to Indiana. […]

  • Sen. Dan Coats: President's bad deal with Iran worse than no deal

    In the run-up to the congressional vote on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) negotiated with Iran, political pressure and public debate is intense. The latter, at least, is […]

  • Zoeller seeks mandatory jail time for johns

    INDIANAPOLIS – The state may soon join a national trend of cracking down on men who hire prostitutes, under the belief that harsher penalties, including mandatory jail time, can curb […]

  • Governor Pence Names Melanie Walker Hart to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Board

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today named Melanie Walker Hart to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors, effective immediately. She will replace Jim Schellinger, now president of […]

  • Indiana GOP communications director leaves post

    INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 9, 2015) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell today announced Communications Director Erin Reece will leave her post to accept a new position with the Republican Caucus of the Indiana House. […]

  • Should Indiana and Kentucky raise taxes for I-69 bridge?

    If Indiana and Kentucky are serious about improving their road infrastructure, including building the Interstate 69 bridge to connect the two states, then taxes and fees need to be raised, […]

  • Lieutenant Governor speaks on LeadHER panel at Saint Mary’s

    Saint Mary’s hosted an interactive panel Tuesday called LeadHER, featuring Indiana Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann and her Chief of Staff, Tonya Brothers-Bridge, to discuss topics including fearless leadership and the […]

  • Indiana Gov. Mike Pence joins other GOP governors to denounce Iran deal in letter to president

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence joined 14 other GOP governors Tuesday in denouncing the Obama administration’s nuclear deal with Iran, saying it will allow the country to continue […]

  • Indiana delegation returns to Capitol Hill with long list of unfinished business and looming deadlines

    WASHINGTON D.C. (Sept. 7, 2015) – When lawmakers return to Capitol Hill Tuesday, they’ll face a long list of unfinished business and looming deadlines. And the controversy and hot rhetoric […]

  • Sue Ellspermann to CNN: Include Fiorina

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — CNN will include Carly Fiorina in the next Republican Presidential debate and a key Indiana Republican may have influenced that decision. Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann sent CNN […]

  • Pence acts swiftly, smartly on drug abuse

    “We can’t arrest our way out of this problem,” he said last week in announcing a 21-member task force to target drug enforcement, treatment and prevention. The panel is expected to […]

  • Greg Zoeller: Sex trafficking is thriving in Indiana

    The arrest of one of Indiana’s celebrities forces us to acknowledge what many still don’t want to believe – the underground business of sex trafficking exists and is thriving. Click here to […]

  • Gov. Pence stops in the Summit City to talk about new drug task force

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A day after announcing his plans to create a drug task force charged with combating drug abuse and overdoses in the state, Governor Mike Pence stopped […]

  • Lt. Governor to make stops in Wabash Valley

    TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – Indiana Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann is set to visit the Wabash Valley later this week. On September 4th, she will make stops Montgomery, Park, and […]

  • Attorney General warns of prescription drug overdoses

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 29, 2015) — Over 6 million people suffer from prescription drug abuse disorders, and in Indiana, more than 1,000 deaths were blamed on prescription overdoses in 2012. […]

  • Governor Mike Pence headed to Japan next month seeking jobs for Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence will lead a delegation of Indiana business leaders to Japan next month on an economic development mission.   Click here to read more.

  • Event celebrates signing of 19th Amendment

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — 95-years ago Wednesday the then-Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby signed the 19th Amendment and proclaimed it part of the U.S. Constitution. Click here to read more.

  • Governor Pence Leading Second Jobs Mission to Japan

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence will lead a delegation of Hoosier business leaders to Japan next month on his seventh international jobs and economic development mission and his second trade […]

  • Indiana GOP announces plans to host biggest grassroots event of the year

    INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 26, 2015) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell announced state party will host its biggest grassroots political event of the year on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 in French […]

  • Bucshon: Congress Could Take On Highway Funding This Fall

    The closure of I-65 is shining a light on Indiana’s aging infrastructure. The road has been closed most of the month while crews work to repair a damaged bridge. This […]

  • Gas prices to fall after Whiting refinery restarts unit

    WHITING | Motorists should expect some relief at the pump because the BP Whiting Refinery has fixed a crude distillation unit that caused gas prices to spike across the Midwest […]

  • Indiana governor names new state environmental commissioner

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence has appointed the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s current chief of staff the agency’s new commissioner. Pence announced Tuesday that Carol Comer will begin […]

  • Peace rally, speaker planned by Indiana Center for Middle East Peace

    The Indiana Center for Middle East Peace and other local peace groups will host a “No War with Iran” rally at noon Wednesday on the green outside the Allen County […]

  • Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller to teach at Indiana Tech Law School

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) — Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller will teach a course on Indiana constitutional law for the upcoming fall semester at Indiana Tech Law School in Fort […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence declares Rail Safety Week for Indiana, ranked 4th nationally for railroad crossing collisions

    Law enforcement and the Indiana Department of Transportation are partnering with public safety program Indiana Operation Lifesaver this week to raise awareness of railroad crossing danger. Gov. Mike Pence declared Sunday through Saturday to be Indiana […]

  • Student data concerns give rise to proposed changes in federal education privacy laws

    t has been over 40 years since Congress initially passed the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g), also referred to as the “Buckley Amendment” after […]

  • U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) to Visit Beacon Health System of Indiana

    ELKHART, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rep. Jackie Walorski. (R-IN) will meet with healthcare leaders and patients at Elkhart General Hospital, part of Beacon Health System on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at 9:15 a.m. EDT at 600 East Blvd. […]

  • Indiana enlists NRA to train Guard on firearms

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The National Rifle Association has been instructing Indiana’s National Guard members on how to use concealed weapons after Republican Gov. Mike Pence directed the state’s military bases and training […]

  • Swarens: What's driving the teacher shortage? It's complicated

    It’s called confirmation bias. And it’s defined as our tendency to embrace evidence that supports our preconceptions and to ignore anything that contradicts those beliefs. Click here to read more.

  • Governor Pence Statement on Record Private Employment Report

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement regarding news that Indiana’s unemployment rate decreased another 0.2% to stand at 4.7% in July. This preliminary estimate brings total private […]

  • Cardwell: Indiana reaches all-time high for employment

    INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 21, 2015) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement regarding Gov. Mike Pence’s record private-sector employment report:   “Under Mike Pence’s leadership and Republican economic […]

  • Donnelly endorses 'dangerously naive' Iran deal

    INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 19, 2015) – This afternoon, just as the Associated Press broke the news that Iran would inspect its own nuclear sites, Senator Joe Donnelly announced his support for the […]

  • Community Health Breaks Ground On New Hospital

    Mayor Greg Ballard, hospital executives and community leaders are breaking ground Wednesday on a new $175 million Community Hospital East project.   Click here to read more.

  • Federal farm disaster: Local counties qualify for help

    A record wet summer has resulted in millions of dollars in crop damage in Indiana and now a federal disaster declaration. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared 53 counties […]

  • Pence to resume full schedule next week

    Gov. Mike Pence is recuperating at the Governor’s Residence in Indianapolis following a second round of outpatient surgery for a hernia on Monday night.   Click here to read more.

  • South Bend Tribune Opinion: Area good news travels far

    A recent Tribune story heralded the good news that the Mercedes-Benz R-Class is in full production at the AM General plant in Mishawaka. Just seven months ago, it was announced […]

  • Lt. Governor Ellspermann Hosts Showcase for 2015 Stellar Communities Designation Program Finalists

    (INDIANAPOLIS) – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann today hosted a showcase for the 2015 Stellar Communities Designation Program finalists who included Crawfordsville, Decatur, Dunkirk, Marion and North Liberty. Each of the […]

  • Pence out of surgery following minor complication

    Gov. Mike Pence is recovering at the governor’s residence after undergoing an unexpected surgery Monday night to address minor complications associated with a hernia surgery last week, his office announced Monday evening. […]

  • UPDATE: Gov. Mike Pence out of surgery, resting at home

    UPDATE (Aug. 14, 2015)– Gov. Mike Pence is out of surgery and resting at his house, says officials. During his time in surgery, Gov. Pence temporarily transferred his executive branch duties […]

  • White House uses Indiana company for chimney project

    RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — An eastern Indiana man whose company repairs and restores chimneys recently got a good look inside the White House’s chimneys. Click here to read more.

  • Indiana is trending positively

    Indiana is strong and growing stronger everyday. For the first time in more than seven years, Indiana’s unemployment rate is below 5 percent. That’s the lowest unemployment rate in the […]

  • Pence announces hiring of 113 new DCS employees

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor Mike Pence announced the hiring of 113 new caseworkers for the Department of Child Services. DCS will immediately add these workers to the 1546 currently carrying […]

  • South Carolina governor to headline Indiana GOP's annual fall dinner

    INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 14, 2015) – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will give the keynote speech during the Indiana Republican Party’s annual fall dinner on October 27. “Gov. Nikki Haley is a conservative trailblazer […]

  • Governor, Attorney General meet with GOP women's club

    CARMEL – The State Convention of the Indiana Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs was held recently at the Ritz-Charles Hotel in Carmel. The Decatur County Republican Woman’s Club delegation consisted […]

  • Farmers qualify for disaster aid

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved emergency aid for Hoosier farmers who have suffered production losses from heavy rain and flooding this spring and summer. The USDA announced Wednesday […]

  • Pence: State May Not Wait for Budget Session to Increase Road Funding

    Governor Pence is dismissing charges by opponents that the closure of a bridge on I-65 near Lafayette is a result of neglected maintenance. Pence says the bridge over Wildcat Creek […]

  • IU East Student Program Scores Federal Grant

    Indiana University East has been awarded a five-year, $1.3 million grant from the United States Department of Education. The funding will support a program designed to provide services for low-income […]

  • R-Class up and running in Mishawaka

    MISHAWAKA — Last August, executives with Mercedes-Benz were visiting AM General’s Commercial Assembly Plant in Mishawaka, asking themselves if northern Indiana and AM General were a good fit for the […]

  • Pence to Celebrate Walmart Fulfillment Center

    Governor Mike Pence will join Walmart (NYSE: WMT) executives Wednesday to celebrate the a e-commerce fulfillment center in Plainfield. The center is expected to create more than 300 jobs by […]

  • Why Glenda Ritz dropped out of Indiana governor's race

    Glenda Ritz ended her run for Indiana governor on Friday, dropping out of the race just two months after announcing she’d seek the office. The announcement comes after Ritz’s campaign […]

  • Senators seek longer comment time on mining rule

    Dozens of senators are asking the Obama administration to double the public comment period for a new mountaintop removal mining regulation. Led by Sen. Dan Coats (R-Ind.), the 33 senators […]

  • Pence woos business prospects at New York Yankees game

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is trying to woo new businesses to the state, treating relocation prospects to a $24,000 gathering at a New York Yankees baseball game […]

  • Ind. Attorney General talks to Scott Co. leaders about prescription drug abuse

    SCOTTSBURG, Ind. (WDRB) — Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says prescription drug abuse is a nationwide problem born from the over-prescription of powerful opiates and narcotics. Click here to read […]

  • Indiana State Fair Begins

    The gates are open for the first day of the 2015 Indiana State Fair. Organizers expect more than 900,000 people at this year’s event, which is being designated The Year […]

  • Gov. Pence orders investigation into former top BMV official

    Gov. Mike Pence has canceled a vendor contract and called for a state ethics investigation into a former top BMV official.   Click here to read more.

  • Indiana Battle Lines Drawn on Iran Deal

    President Obama is trying to rally support for the nuclear deal with Iran, while Republicans try to line up enough votes to kill it. In a speech Wednesday at American […]

  • Kentucky, Indiana among states suing EPA

    WASHINGTON —Kentucky and Indiana have joined a multistate lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. Sixteen states have asked the President Barack Obama’s administration to put its greenhouse gas limits for power […]

  • Pence to try enticing NY companies to relocate to Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Gov. Mike Pence is headed to New York with the hope of luring new business to Indiana.   Click here to read more.

  • Indiana Secretary of State visits FW to speak about investment scams

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson visited Fort Wayne Tuesday to speak with senior citizens about how to avoid investment scams. Click here to read […]

  • Governor Pence Issues Statement on Carbon Dioxide Regulations

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issuing its final regulations limiting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants.  Known […]

  • Gregg, Ritz fail to respond to Obama's new energy plan set to impact Hoosiers

    INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 5, 2015) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell released the following statement: “When it comes to President Obama’s new energy plan, Senator Donnelly agrees with Governor Mike Pence […]

  • IN Focus: Sen. Coats ready to vote on defunding Planned Parenthood

    INDIANAPOLIS (August 2, 2015) – Sen. Dan Coats (R-IN) is prepared to vote on a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood, as a vote looms Monday on the Senate floor. […]

  • Data of 4 Million Patients Lost in MIE Hacking

    Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has started an investigation in the hacking of Medical Informatics Engineering (MIE) and its subsidiary NoMoreClipboard, both Indiana-based companies that provide data administration services for […]

  • Pence: Planned Parenthood investigation meant to ‘reassure’ Hoosiers

    Gov. Mike Pence on Friday said he was pleased with the “swift” manner of the state’s investigation into local Planned Parenthood abortion clinics that found they were complying with state […]

  • Zoeller Advising Credit Freeze After Data Breach

    Following a data breach that could affect an estimated 1.5 million patients in the state, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is asking Hoosiers to freeze their credit. Fort Wayne-based Medical […]

  • State initiative gives new meaning to buying local

    As a community, so many of us enjoy buying local products, but they’re not always the easiest to find. The Indiana Grown Initiative is helping change that by promoting Indiana-produced […]

  • Governor Pence to Lead Annual Governor’s Motorcycle Ride Today

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence will join approximately 600 American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) members and Hoosier motorcyclists tomorrow for the Annual Ride with the Governor. The ride, which […]

  • Elkhart County Lauded For Manufacturing Job Growth

    A national economic and work force data firm says Elkhart County is near the top of its list of the best of the nation’s manufacturing economies. Headlight LLC ranks the […]

  • Businesses Tap Millennial Minds Through META

    A University of Saint Francis project is connecting the business community with student interns to complete projects “with meaning” that companies may not have the time to take on.   […]

  • Pence appoints former Democratic candidate for governor to run IEDC

    Gov. Mike Pence is tapping a one-time Democratic candidate for governor to lead the state’s economic development efforts.   Click here to read more.

  • Indy Marketing Company Growing

    An Indianapolis marketing agency is planning to double its size. Element Three plans to add up to 37 workers over the next decade as part of a nearly $900,000 expansion. […]

  • Ellspermann Requesting EPA to Take Action on Proposed Renewable Volume Requirements for 2014, 2015, and 2016

    Indiana Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann is requesting that the U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) take swift action on setting renewable energy volume requirements for 2014, 2015 and 2016.  In a letter […]

  • Bill signings on Pence's Fort Wayne agenda

    Gov. Mike Pence will have ceremonial bill signings Tuesday at the Air National Guard’s 122nd Fighter Wing on Ferguson Road during his visit to Fort Wayne. Pence will sign House […]

  • I&M Breaks Ground on First Solar Facility

    Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power has broken ground on its first solar generation facility. The Marion project is part of a $38 million solar effort involving four sites in Indiana […]

  • Coats Advisor to Lead Criminal Justice Institute

    The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute has named David Murtaugh executive director. The former U.S. marshal currently serves as senior advisor to Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.).   Click here to read […]

  • Governor Pence Announces FEMA Grant of Nearly $1.6 Million to Salem Community Schools

    INDIANAPOLIS − Governor Mike Pence today announced a federal award of $1,592,420 to Salem Community Schools for construction of a safe room at Bradie Shrum Elementary School in Salem, Indiana.     Click […]

  • Senate GOP launches preemptive strike against Iran pitch

    Senate Republicans took a preemptive strike Wednesday against the Iran nuclear deal, as top administration officials prepare to storm the Capitol to sell the agreement.    Senate Majority Leader Mitch […]

  • AG Zoeller Joins States Pressuring Phone Companies

    Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is calling on major phone companies to help customers block unwanted calls.  Zoeller joined 44 other state attorneys general who sent joint letters to AT&T, […]

  • Governor Signs Broadband Expansion Bills

    Gov. Mike Pence ceremonially signed two bills into law Wednesday that will expand broadband Internet access across the state. Pence says it’s legislation like this that’s driving down the state’s unemployment […]

  • Indiana leaders react to shooting in Chattanooga, TN

    INDIANA – Outside the Mishawaka Armed Forces Career Center, Dominic Cataldo, was shocked to hear that four Marines were shot and killed in Chattanooga.  “Wanting to serve my country and […]

  • Indiana reserves grow to $2.1 billion with spending cuts

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Spending cuts to many state agencies during the past year helped Indiana’s state government cash reserves grow to more than $2.1 billion, even as tax collections increased […]

  • GOP lawmakers skeptical about Iran deal

    INDIANAPOLIS — Several members of Indiana’s congressional delegation are skeptical about the agreement the Obama administration reached Tuesday morning with Iran on nuclear weapons.   Click here to read more.

  • Governor Pence, Auditor Crouch to Hold Press Conference on Fiscal Year 2015 Closeout

    Indianapolis – Tomorrow morning, Governor Mike Pence and Auditor of State Suzanne Crouch will hold a press conference detailing the results of Fiscal Year 2015 closeout.   Click here to […]

  • INDGOP Chairman releases statement on mid-year fundraising reports in governor's race

    INDIANAPOLIS (July 15, 2015) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell released the following statement on the mid-year fundraising reports in the governor’s race: “After accusing Mike Pence during the last election […]

  • Lawmakers press administration on Medicare fraud

    Lawmakers on Tuesday accused the Obama administration of being slow to implement inspector general recommendations on fraud in the Medicare prescription drug program.  At a hearing of the House Energy […]

  • Indiana's GOP contingent on Hill quick to assail deal

    Republican federal lawmakers from Indiana more or less denounced the Obama administration’s tentative deal with Iran to limit the Mideast nation’s nuclear power ambitions. Expressing “profound skepticism,” Sen. Dan Coats, […]

  • State’s 9-year, $4.5M deal keeps FFA convention in Indy

    State officials have reached an agreement with the National FFA Organization to keep its massive annual youth convention in Indianapolis for the next nine years. The state will contribute $4.5 […]

  • Research Focuses on Potential Fort Wayne Growth

    A new study suggests a number of commercial development opportunities could be available in south Fort Wayne. The report from Michigan-based Gibbs Planning Group, which includes recommendations based on spending […]

  • FFA Plans Big Announcement

    National FFA Advisor Steve Brown, Governor Mike Pence and Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard are scheduled to take part in Wednesday’s announcement. The event is set for 10:15 a.m. at the […]

  • Governor Pence to Join Executives from Haier America for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    Indianapolis – Tomorrow, Governor Mike Pence and Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann will join Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and executives from Haier America, a division of the multinational home appliance and […]

  • Warsaw Invests in Future With Tech Park

    “The Orthopedic Capital of the World” is set next week to welcome a new tool for its economic development portfolio. City officials will cut the ribbon on the $3 million […]

  • IN Focus: Donnelly, Coats discuss ISIS, nuclear talks with Iran

    After returning from a trip to several Middle East countries, Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-IN) spoke with FOX59 about the fight against ISIS and nuclear talks with Iran in this week’s edition […]

  • Pence enjoys HIP 2.0 success, longs for repeal of ACA

    With about 300,000 Indiana residents taking part in Indiana’s HIP 2.0 health insurance program, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has been all smiles. “Since the beginning of my administration, we have […]

  • Greg Zoeller leading national fight to regulate e-cigarettes

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — E-cigarettes are part of a new and growing industry that, right now, faces little regulation. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is trying to change that. Zoeller believes that […]

  • Health care officials: Healthy Indiana rollout going smoothly

    INDIANAPOLIS — The revamped Healthy Indiana Plan the state rolled out in February is functioning as anticipated, speakers said at a public hearing on Thursday that sought feedback on Gov. […]

  • Lawmakers want to change how heroin addiction is treated

    A day after news that heroin use has exploded, a bill was introduced to revamp how painkiller addiction is treated. The bill introduced Wednesday would implement a series of reforms […]

  • State Sen. Brent Steele won't run in 2016

    BEDFORD — Retiring from the General Assembly after the 2016 session is the right decision, Sen. Brent Steele said Tuesday.   Click here to read more.

  • Pence: Strong Economic Indicators Removed Necessity for Outside PR Firm

    Governor Pence says the state bailed early on a PR contract to rehab the state’s image because it was no longer necessary.   Click here to read more.  

  • EPA water rule must be stopped

    Ben Franklin famously noted that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. Unfortunately, under the Obama administration, excessive overregulation has become a third certainty.   Click here […]

  • States working on power-plant compliance plans

    States are pressing ahead with their plans to comply with the Obama administration’s forthcoming rule to limit carbon emissions from power plants despite a recent setback dealt to the Environmental […]

  • Indiana Teachers Win Presidential Recognition

    Two Indiana educators have earned a high-profile designation. A high school teacher from Avon and a middle school teacher from Lafayette are among this year’s Presidential Award for Excellence in […]

  • Indiana to join states suing over new EPA water rule

    Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Monday the state would join the multistate action that challenges as unconstitutional the EPA’s redefinition of the state’s streams, creeks, ponds and wetlands as the […]

  • Pence elevates revenue chief of staff to commissioner

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney who once served as Indiana’s public access counselor has been tapped as the new commissioner for the state Department of Revenue   Click here to […]

  • GOP Trying to Woo The Millennial Vote

    Seventy-three million people. Ninety percent have a smartphone. Thirty-four percent have a bachelor’s degree. Twenty-five percent are married.   Click here to read more.

  • Secretary of State warns of scam targeting business owners

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Secretary of State Connie Lawson wants to make Hoosiers aware of a new scam currently going making its rounds.   Click here to read more.

  • Governor Pence Pens Op-ed Regarding Indiana Laws Taking Effect Today

    “With the close of the 2015 session of the Indiana General Assembly, Hoosiers can be proud of the many accomplishments that will make Indiana a better place to get a […]

  • GOP lawmakers seek investigation of animal-welfare group

    Sen. Brent Steele and five other Republican lawmakers are asking Indiana’s attorney general to investigate an animal welfare group that has opposed several of Steele’s controversial agriculture bills.   Click […]

  • Iran nuclear talks extended; Rep. Walorski weighs in

    Iran and the world powers with which it is negotiating in Vienna have extended those nuclear talks by a week. The announcement comes as the U.N.’s nuclear agency prepares to […]

  • Indiana Gov. Mike Pence hails ruling on power plant emissions

    A week after vowing to fight the Environmental Protection Agency on clean air enforcement, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence celebrated Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the EPA unreasonably set limits […]

  • Hoosier Plants Produce 'Most American-Made' Cars

    A major website for car buyers has named Toyota the ‘Most American-Made’ auto manufacturer. The Toyota Camry, produced by Lafayette-based Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc., and the Toyota Sienna, which […]

  • Indiana panel to consider redistricting system options

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers will review whether the state should establish an independent commission for drawing congressional districts that’s similar to an Arizona system upheld by the U.S. Supreme […]

  • Pence: Indiana tax amnesty to be conducted this fall

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence says the Indiana Department of Revenue will conduct a two-month tax amnesty period this fall.   Click here to read more.

  • Indiana Delegation Heads to Beijing

    The agriculture trade mission to China led by Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann continues this week with multiple government and business meetings in Beijing. The delegation wrapped up last week in […]

  • IN Focus: Analyzing today’s Supreme Court decision

    Friday’s historic ruling on same sex marriage is prompting a big reaction nationwide.   Click here to read more and watch video.

  • Pence disappointed in Supreme Court ruling, will uphold law

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence issued a statement saying he is disappointed in the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling giving same-sex couples the right to marry in any state.   […]

  • Indiana's Affordable Care Act Lawsuit Against IRS Still Unresolved

    INDIANAPOLIS – The Supreme Court’s decision to allow IRS tax credits for insurance enrollees under the Affordable Care Act may shape the outcome of a lawsuit filed by the State […]

  • Reaction heated on Obamacare ruling

    The reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday upholding federal subsidies for Obamacare in states without their own health exchanges, such as Indiana, has been swift — and divided. […]

  • Where do John Gregg and Glenda Ritz stand on protecting Hoosier energy jobs?

      INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement today on Gov. Mike Pence’s decision to stand up to the EPA’s overreaching Clean Power Plan:  “While Gov. Mike […]

  • Chairman Cardwell releases statement on Obamacare ruling

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell released the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare: “Obamacare is an overreaching, big government mandate that’s incredibly flawed and […]

  • State auditor's transparency tour makes stop in Elkhart County.

    GOSHEN — Indiana State Auditor Suzanne Crouch stopped by the Elkhart County Auditor’s Office Wednesday morning as part of her state-wide tour to discuss transparency efforts at the state level […]

  • Gov. Pence Rejects of EPA Clean Power Plan, Defends Coal Interests

    EVANSVILLE, INDIANA — Towards the end of his keynote speech at the Southwest Indiana Chamber’s luncheon Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Mike Pence, R-Indiana, made an annoucement that led to a huge […]

  • Cardwell statement on Gov. Pence's letter to Obama on damaging climate plan

    Attention Media Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement today on Gov. Mike Pence’s letter to President Obama regarding the EPA’s overreaching and poorly constructed Clean Power Plan: “Gov. Mike […]

  • VIDEO: New reservoir to solve water supply problem in C. Indiana

    On Tuesday, Citizens Energy Group announced plans to build the area’s largest reservoir off Olio Road near Geist Reservoir in Fishers. It is expected to be completed in 2020. Click here […]

  • Michigan Manufacturer Opens in Indiana

    Governor Mike Pence and Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke will join executives from Michigan-based Fisher Dynamics on Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. They will celebrate the company’s first operation in Indiana, […]

  • Wendell Potter: Industry lobbies hard to kill medical devices tax

    If there ever was a piece of legislation influenced by campaign contributions and lobbyists, the bill to repeal a 2.3 percent excise tax on medical device manufacturers, which the House […]

  • Zoeller Scores Major Industry Honor

    Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has been named Attorney General of The Year by the National Association of Attorneys General. The winner of the Kelley-Wyman Award is selected by a […]

  • Governor Pence to Join Furniture Manufacturer for Northeast Indiana Jobs Announcement

    Indianapolis – Tomorrow, Governor Mike Pence will join executives from Smith Brothers of Berne for an economic development announcement in Adams County. Details below.   Click here to read more.

  • Indiana lieutenant governor heads to China on trade mission

    INDIANAPOLIS | The lieutenant governor of Indiana is heading to China for a 12-day agricultural trade mission.   Click here to read more.

  • Pence Drops the Gloves

    Governor Pence says he’s bracing for a fight in next year’s reelection campaign — and that means a U-turn away from a longstanding pledge to avoid negative campaigning. Pence publicly […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence's Remarks at INDGOP Spring Dinner

    AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY BY GOVERNOR MIKE PENCE AT THE REPUBLICAN SPRING DINNER, JUNE 18, 2015     Thank you to the love of my life for thirty years this […]

  • At GOP gathering, Pence comes out swinging

    INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence didn’t shy away from the controversy that has shaken his chances of re-election in a speech Thursday night. Instead, he practically spoiled for a fight. […]

  • Chairman Cardwell's Statement on Gov. Mike Pence's Decision to Seek Re-Election

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement regarding tonight’s spring dinner event and Gov. Mike Pence’s decision to seek re-election:   “Republicans from across the state came together […]

  • Chairman Cardwell's Statement on Gov. Mike Pence's Decision to Seek Re-Election

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement regarding tonight’s spring dinner event and Gov. Mike Pence’s decision to seek re-election:   “Republicans from across the state came together […]

  • Ellspermann to promote Indiana ag on China trip

    INDIANAPOLIS | Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann is traveling to China next week for a 12-day trade mission promoting Indiana agriculture.   Click here to read more.

  • Howey: China’s data assault against Americans

    In a 24-hour period last year, I received letters from Anthem and the French Lick Springs Resort informing me they had been hacked, and that security surrounding my credit cards […]

  • Pence Continues Push For Medical Device Tax Repeal

    Governor Mike Pence is renewing his call for Congress to eliminate the medical device tax, which was originally passed as part of the Affordable Care Act. He says the tax […]

  • State police's stagnant pay concerns some Indiana lawmakers

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stagnant pay for Indiana State Police troopers has some lawmakers worried that the agency will lose officers to higher-paying departments. Troopers receive annual experience raises until they […]

  • Indiana delegation split on proposed trade deal

    WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and Gov. Mike Pence are in rare agreement. Both think Congress should back an expedited process to approve the administration’s pending trade deals. But not […]

  • Hoosier manufacturers see big need to expand worker pipeline

    The biggest challenge facing Indiana’s manufacturing sector is not that there aren’t enough jobs. Rather, it’s that there aren’t enough students pursuing careers in manufacturing and developing the specialized skills […]

  • Privacy and the Digital Student: Paths Forward

    This year has seen a flurry of attention around student data privacy: over 180 state student privacy bills have been introduced, and Congress is considering multiple federal student privacy bills. […]

  • Indiana Makes Bold Play in Tax-Heavy Connecticut

    This morning’s The Wall Street Journal includes a full-page ad from Indiana, offering support for General Electric, Aetna Inc. and Travelers, “because friends don’t let friends pay higher taxes.”   Click here […]

  • Indiana poised for modest revenue growth

    INDIANAPOLIS | Barring an epic collapse in this month’s tax collections, Indiana will not suffer a decline in total state revenue two years in a row. The state is on […]

  • Swarens: Glenda Ritz 'seriously hurts' Democrats, party leader says

    Guess who said the following about Glenda Ritz’s bid for the governor’s office? •”I think it seriously hurts Democrats’ chances to win the governor’s seat.” •”She can’t get along with […]

  • Pence: Court's EPA Ruling 'Discouraging'

    Indiana Governor Mike Pence says the state will use “every legal means at our disposal” to continue fighting proposed Environmental Protection Agency regulations limiting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power […]

  • Indiana Attorney General’s Office providing services for victims affected by crime

    The state of Indiana is making an effort to help victims affected by crime. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office now offers a new division known as the ‘Victim Services and […]

  • Indiana Republican Party sells out spring dinner

    INDIANAPOLIS (June 4, 2015) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell today announced the state party’s spring dinner is sold out and over 800 people are expected to attend.  During the event, […]

  • Governor Pence to Visit Lake County

    Indianapolis – Tomorrow, Governor Mike Pence will visit and tour U.S. Steel – Gary Works in Lake County. Later in the afternoon, he will tour Purdue University Calumet and have […]

  • INDGOP responds to Ritz announcement

    Attention Media: Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement regarding Glenda Ritz’s announcement that she is running for governor. “In Indiana, leadership matters and Gov. Mike Pence has proven […]

  • Revamped State Board of Education meeting for 1st time

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — The State Board of Education is set to meet for the first time with its revamped membership. The board’s meeting Wednesday at Purdue University in […]

  • Sen. Coats criticizes claims about phone data collection, changes to program

    WASHINGTON — A visibly frustrated Sen. Dan Coats railed this week against what he called blatantly false statements by a member of his own party that threaten the federal government’s […]

  • Higher ed commission launching project to encourage people to finish degrees

    INDIANAPOLIS — State officials are seeking to get degrees in the hands of more Hoosiers — in part by encouraging those who quit college to return.   Click here to […]

  • 12 percent of eligible voters did so in Indiana primaries

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Secretary of State Connie Lawson says 12 percent of Indiana residents eligible to vote in the May 5 municipal primary elections cast ballots. Lawson said Monday that […]

  • Indiana Republican Party names Carrie Petty as executive director

    INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2015) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell today named Carrie Petty, an Indianapolis businesswoman and philanthropist, as executive director. “Carrie’s tremendous passion for helping people, experience as […]

  • Holcomb makes 2016 pitch at Porter Lincoln Day Dinner

    CHESTERTON | Eric Holcomb said he is running for the U.S. Senate to create a safer, stronger and more free America. Holcomb, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016, […]

  • Feds look to fix road funding woes

    The biggest federal highway project in southwestern Indiana is moving toward completion, but officials say they may need to look at other sources for future funding. I-69 is expected to […]

  • 4 officials endorse Banks for Congress

    Three more Republican state lawmakers and a mayor have endorsed the U.S. House candidacy of state Sen. Jim Banks, R-Columbia City. Banks campaign announced that Sen. Carlin Yoder, R-Middlebury, and […]

  • IN Focus: Coats, Donnelly on Patriot Act, ISIS

    It’s another do-or-die showdown in Congress, this time dealing with the Patriot Act, as lawmakers face an approaching June 1st midnight deadline. President Obama is urging the Senate to renew the […]

  • Major Bicentennial Project to be Unveiled

    In 2011, then Governor Mitch Daniels appointed a fifteen member commission to oversee a statewide celebration for the state’s 200th birthday.    Click here to read more.

  • Indiana jobless rate drops to 5.4 percent for April

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.4 percent for April, when officials say the state added 10,600 private-sector jobs.   Click here to read more.

  • New state board of education unveiled

    INDIANAPOLIS – Two northeast Indiana residents were appointed Wednesday to the newly reconstituted State Board of Education – including longtime Allen County educator Steve Yager – while five former members […]

  • INDGOP chairman responds to latest employment report

    Attention Media: Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement regarding today’s news about Indiana’s unemployment rate significantly dropping and employment levels for private-sector jobs approaching an all-time […]

  • GM plans $1.2B in upgrades for Indiana pick-up truck plant

    FORT WAYNE — General Motors announced Tuesday it would spend $1.2 billion on new facilities and technology at an Indiana factory where it builds Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup […]

  • Indianapolis mayor to present Reggie Wayne with key to city

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne is poised to receive the key to the city.   Click here to read more.

  • Free HIV testing offered in 2 Indiana counties amid outbreak

    SEYMOUR, Ind. (AP) — Free HIV testing will be offered in two Indiana counties following an outbreak that has infected at least 160 people.   Click here to read more.

  • Indiana Ag Sector Applauds Trade Legislation

    Statement from Indiana Soybean Alliance President Dave Lowe   “Indiana soybean farmers know trade is important for what we do. We send every fourth row of soybeans grown in the […]

  • Rokita plans decision on Senate run in June

    Jeff Wiehe The Journal Gazette Todd Rokita is still undecided when it comes to a run for the U.S. Senate. The 45-year-old U.S. representative for Indiana’s 4th District, which encompasses […]

  • Stutzman names senior Senate campaign staff

    By Brian Francisco The Journal Gazette Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, announced Wednesday that he has named a seven-person team to run his campaign for an open Senate seat in 2016. […]

  • Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend see population growth

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana University study finds that most of the state’s most populous cities are growing except for those in the northwest.   Click here to […]

  • Indiana county seeks year-long needle exchange to fight HIV

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana county experiencing the worst HIV outbreak in state history asked health officials Wednesday to approve a yearlong needle-exchange program to combat the disease. Gov. Mike […]

  • Another student privacy bill introduced in Senate

    Last week, the U.S. Senate was also introduced to the Protecting Student Privacy Act. Under the bipartisan bill, student-identifiable information would be barred from being used for ads and marketing, parents would have […]

  • Congress growing more partisan, index shows

    WASHINGTON — Members of Congress are working across the aisle on legislation less often than they used to, according to a new measure that supports other assessments of increasing partisanship […]

  • Bosma: Multiple issues led to Ivy Tech's exclusion from medical campus

    EVANSVILLE – Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma on Tuesday offered the most detailed explanation to date on why Ivy Tech Community College Southwest was excluded from the state’s appropriation on […]

  • Elkhart council votes to buy 80 body cameras for police

    ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — A northern Indiana city is set to buy body cameras for use by police officers.   Click here to read more.

  • An early look at the 2016 primary ballot

    Voters won’t take to the polls for statewide and national races until next year, but the ballots for the primary already are starting to get crowded.   Click here to […]

  • Pence expected to announce his 2016 re-election bid during INDGOP Spring Dinner

    Attention Media: Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement regarding Gov. Mike Pence’s plans to formally announce his 2016 re-election bid during the Indiana Republican Party’s Spring Dinner […]

  • Gitmo vote a ‘clear message’ to Obama, says Republican

    Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) says she is ecstatic that a bipartisan majority of the House voted on Thursday for her provision to restrict transfers of detainees from the Guantánamo Bay detention center […]

  • Pence Wraps up Jobs Mission to China

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Governor Mike Pence completed his jobs and economic development mission to China today, visiting Indiana companies with China operations and hosting a reception in Shanghai for graduates […]

  • Indiana Farmers Making Their Voice Heard in Washington D.C.

    Farmers must continue to stay engaged with their legislators, a point made clear at last week’s Indiana Ethanol Forum. Indiana Corn and Soybean Public Affairs Manager, Patrick Pfingsten, says when […]

  • Attorney General Creates Crime Victim Advocacy Network

    Attorney General Greg Zoeller is launching a new division within his office aimed at boosting services for victims of violent and sexual crimes. Indiana’s hundreds of victim advocates currently operate […]

  • Indiana governor orders flags half-staff to honor officers

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has ordered flags fly at half-staff in honor of fallen officers.   Click here to read more.

  • Coats Proposes Bipartisan Commission to Appoint Fed. Judges

    U.S. Senator Dan Coats says he wants to take the politics out of appointing federal judges, proposing a bipartisan commission to fill vacancies. Currently, to fill judicial vacancies at the federal […]

  • Wise joins GOP race for Congress

    COLUMBIA CITY — Scott Wise said Wednesday he will enter the Republican primary race for the 3rd District seat in Congress that U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman is vacating.   Click […]

  • Pence Makes Cummins Connection in China

    Indianapolis, Ind. — Governor Mike Pence concluded business in Beijing today learning how Indiana-headquartered Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is leading the way in innovation and production of clean technology at […]

  • Congressman Stutzman talks run for U.S. Senate

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana Congressman Marlin Stutzman has officially entered the U.S. Senate race in 2016.   Click here for story and video.

  • At least one key win from legislative session

    The Indiana General Assembly recently wrapped up its 2015 session. This session may have garnered more attention than any previous as a number of controversial bills found their way onto […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence passes law to address vacant housing

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – City officials in Indianapolis are applauding a law that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed last week that won’t let municipalities hold banks responsible for upkeep on vacant […]

  • Pence Details First Day in China

    Indianapolis, Ind. — As Governor Mike Pence begins his five-day jobs and economic development mission in China, he is showcasing the work of Indiana’s artisans throughout the trip by practicing […]

  • Susan Brooks honored by Indiana Health Industry Forum

    U.S. Rep. Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) received the Indiana Health Industry Forum’s (IHIF) Legislator of the Year Award for 2015 on Friday. The award is given each year to a […]

  • Manufacturer Investing Big in Berne

    BERNE, Ind. (May 11, 2015) – FCC (Adams), LLC, an automatic transmission clutch manufacturer, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 73 new jobs by 2016. […]

  • Reining in Federal Regulation

    “Where Congress won’t act, I will,” President Obama declared last year. In the past six years, his administration has added over 17,000 pages to the Code of Federal Regulations, a […]

  • IMPD officer to be recognized as Indiana's Top Cop

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer is heading to Washington, D.C. to collect top honors. Fellow officers nominated Officer Greg Milburn for the Top Cops Award. In May […]

  • Indy police pedal for fallen heroes

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, an Indianapolis Police Foundation board member and former Indiana State Trooper, along with two Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers set out for a bike ride […]

  • Lt. Gov. Ellspermann tours A.K. Smith Career Center

    MICHIGAN CITY — Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann was in Michigan City on Friday to tour the A.K. Smith Career Center and receive feedback from students. She finished the tour […]

  • Rep. Young Accepting 2015 Congressional Veteran Commendation Nominations

    (UNDATED) – Rep. Todd Young (R-IN9) has announced that 9th District staff members are accepting nominations for the 2015 Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC), a program in conjunction with Hoosier Veteran […]

  • Indiana senator resumes duties following military deployment

    INDIANAPOLIS – An Indiana state senator who spent eight months in Afghanistan as a member of the Navy Reserve has resumed his legislative duties. Republican Senator Jim Banks of Columbia […]

  • US Rep. Marlin Stutzman enters Indiana Senate race

    ROANOKE, Ind. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman has entered Indiana’s U.S. Senate race to replace retiring Republican Sen. Dan Coats. The three-term congressman from northeast Indiana’s 3rd District announced […]

  • Richmond Company Part of National Program

    RICHMOND, Ind. – The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today announced the six winners of the inaugural ONC […]

  • Indiana launches revamped state website

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State officials say the newest versions of Indiana’s government websites will be quicker and easier to use. The Indiana Office of Technology announced Thursday that IN.gov has […]

  • State Revenues Exceed Expectations

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The monthly revenue report for April 2015 state tax collections was released today. Charts visualizing revenue data are located on the Management and Performance Hub under the […]

  • ELLSPERMANN: Midwest's turn to lead on diverse candidate recruitment

    Republicans have much to be proud of on the state level following the 2014 elections, but it should also serve as a reminder that when it comes to diverse candidate […]

  • Tennessee governor to headline Indiana GOP's annual spring dinner

    INDIANAPOLIS (May 8, 2015) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam will give the keynote speech during the Indiana Republican Party’s annual spring dinner on June 18 in Indianapolis. “We are excited to hear from Tennessee […]

  • Indy student accepted to 8 Ivy League schools make his decision

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A North Central High School senior is heading to Harvard University in the fall. Stefan Stoykov the student who was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools […]

  • Hoosier Energy Unveils Solar Program

    Bloomington, Ind. — When the sun shines, Hoosier Energy and its member systems beam. Hoosier Energy, in partnership with its 18 electric cooperative members, recently announced a 10-megawatt solar program […]

  • State budget has funds for park, lake fixes

    LIBERTY, Ind. – It took some theater and a bit of moxie to get $2.3 million included in the state’s budget to upgrade facilities at Whitewater Memorial State Park and […]

  • Pence set to sign $31 billion Indiana budget plan

    LEBANON, Ind. (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence plans on signing the new state budget plan during a ceremony at a central Indiana elementary school. The new two-year state spending plan […]

  • Governor Mike Pence signs bill for regional development program in Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS — A new state grant program aimed at encouraging Indiana counties and cities to collaborate on regional development projects was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Mike Pence. The […]

  • Healthy Indiana Plan Participants Now Eligible For Gateway To Work Program

    The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today announced that the hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers enrolled in the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) are now also eligible for the […]

  • Pence signs bill tightening Indiana's state ethics laws

    Gov. Mike Pence has endorsed an overhaul of state ethics laws that requires greater financial disclosure by lawmakers and expressly prohibits elected officials from using state resources for political purposes. […]

  • Pence Signs Bill To Try To Reduce Infant Mortality Rates

      INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill into law on Monday that is designed to lower infant mortality rates in the state. The new law establishes the Safety […]

  • Economic group starts campaign

    The Marshall County Economic Development Corp. has launched a campaign to increase private-sector participation in programs aimed at growing employment and business activity. The four-year campaign, named Invest in Marshall […]

  • Legislators Furthered Most of Pence's Agenda This Session

    Gov. Mike Pence was able to declare almost total victory Thursday in the wake of the 2015 session despite early skepticism from the General Assembly for much of his agenda. […]

  • Purdue raises record $13.7 in Day of Giving

    Purdue University nearly doubled donations during its second annual Day of Giving campaign, which launched on social media midnight Wednesday. The institution netted nearly $13.7 million from more than 9,500 […]

  • Indiana doctor creates fund for Nepal earthquake victims

    TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A Terre Haute doctor has created a fund to purchase essential supplies for those displaced by the earthquake in Nepal. Dr. Prakash Karki is planning a […]

  • Ellspermann Salutes Cities For National Honors

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann congratulates municipalities throughout Indiana who are in the national spotlight for their hard work and planning for current and future community and economic […]

  • Cardwell statement on John Gregg's plan to run for governor

    Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell issued the following statement regarding John Gregg’s announcement today that he is running for governor:   “True to form, John Gregg’s negative attacks started […]

  • General Assembly passes $31 billion state budget

    The Indiana General Assembly passed a two-year, $31 billion state budget late Wednesday night that includes modest increases for education spending, with more money for suburban schools and some charter […]

  • Child Identity theft can be prevented

    Parents should be on alert to protect their children who are prime targets of cyber thieves. A survey conducted for the Identity Theft Assistance Center discovered one in 40 households […]

  • Governor Pence Calls Education Session a Success

    Indianapolis—Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement at the close of the 2015 session of the Indiana General Assembly. “After months of effort, the 2015 session of the Indiana General […]

  • Budget plan boosts K-12 funding, adds charter school money

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A deal on a new state budget slows down proposed funding cuts to some shrinking schools districts while providing a portion of the additional money that Republican […]

  • Indiana Teacher of the Year honored at White House

    WASHINGTON (WLFI) – Indiana Teacher of the Year Kathy Nimmer was honored at the White House as one of four finalists nationwide in the National Teacher of the Year contest. […]

  • Pence to lead business trip to China

    Governor Mike Pence announced he will lead Hoosier business leaders to China next month. The trip will be Pence’s sixth international jobs mission as governor.   Click here to read […]

  • Gov. Pence to sign ethics reform bill

    A package of ethics reforms is headed to Gov. Mike Pence — including a last-minute addition that would require lawmakers to disclose businesses in which they have a particularly large […]

  • Vets hiring bill now headed to governor

    A bill that would allow employers to give veterans preference when hiring for jobs passed the House and Senate on Monday. Click here to read more.

  • First lady’s charity spreads dollars around Indiana

    Not long after her husband became governor of Indiana in 2013, Karen Pence quietly set about establishing a charity that would touch all 92 counties. Part of the reason was […]

  • Gov. Pence promises thorough investigation of stage collapse

    Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is promising a thorough state investigation into a stage collapse at a central Indiana high school that left more than a dozen students with minor injuries. […]

  • 'Charter shopping' bill next heads to Pence's desk

    A bill that could soon be making its way to the governor’s desk would strengthen Indiana’s charter school law, proponents of the idea say, if signed by Gov. Mike Pence. […]

  • Sen. Dan Coats honored with award

    WASHINGTON (WLFI) – Indiana’s Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Coats was honored Thursday with a special award for helping our nation’s seniors. Coats received the Guardian of Seniors’ Rights award from […]

  • Secretary of state, business leaders give career advice for women

    From the housewife to the secretary, to the teacher and nurse, women have broken numerous barriers over the past century, including winning the right to vote. Despite these advances, women […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence signs bill creating unified fire training system

    INDIANAPOLIS – A new law will give Indiana firefighters access to high-quality training and a standardized curriculum that public safety officials say is long overdue. Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed […]

  • Indiana nonprofit works to transform lives around the globe

    VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Kids Alive International President Al Lackey often thinks about the young boy his agency helped rescue from being locked up in a 6 foot box where […]

  • Indiana state senator returns from 8-month deployment

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana state senator who was deployed to Afghanistan for eight months as a member of the Navy Reserve is back in Indiana. Republican Sen. […]

  • 300 airmen return home from combat in Mideast

    Brian Francisco The Journal Gazette The 122nd Fighter Wing is not sharing any war stories from a six-month deployment to the Middle East. While waiting for about 300 airmen to […]

  • State Auditor Suzanne Crouch to Receive Honorary Degree from SMWC

    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College will celebrate its 177th commencement May 2 with Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s 56th state auditor and chief financial officer for the state of Indiana, delivering the commencement address […]

  • Ind. Gov. Mike Pence extends Public Health Emergency in response to Scott County HIV epidemic

    Indiana Governor Mike Pence on Monday signed an executive order which extends the public health emergency recently declared in Scott County due to an HIV outbreak, according to a news […]

  • Dan Coats says priorities are Iran, deficit before he retires from US Senate

    U.S. Sen. Dan Coats says there are two things he’d like to see his colleagues address before he retires: dealing with deficit spending and having a role in the Iran […]

  • AG reminding consumers of credit freeze option

    With OrthoIndy’s improper disposal of medical records and the Anthem breach, the Attorney General’s office is reminding consumers to protect themselves, Call 6 Investigator Kara Kenney. Kenney reported Thursday the […]

  • Addressing Washington’s waste

    People often ask me about Washington’s overspending. They want to know what can be done about our nation’s debt and deficit problems and why the federal government spends more than […]

  • Gov. Pence signs bill to make overdose intervention drugs more accessible

    Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has signed a bill to make overdose intervention drugs more accessible. The measure is designed to allow individuals to obtain drugs like Nalaxone or Narcan. Those drugs […]

  • AG Zoeller takes aim at telemarketer fraud

    Unwanted telemarketer calls rank as one of the top consumer complaints in the state. On Thursday, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller met with his counterpart in Missouri for a two-day […]

  • Crouch to Deliver Commencement Address

    SAINT MARY OF THE WOODS, Ind. – Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) celebrates its 177th commencement on May 2, 2015. The traditional baccalaureate mass begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Church […]

  • GOP celebrates with Lincoln Dinner

    Fittingly on the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, those speaking at Wednesday’s Shelby County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner referenced the 16th president several times. “I’m very proud that the […]

  • IU and IU Health Building New Academic Campus

    Indiana University and IU Health are partnering on a new multi-million dollar project.   They’re building a new academic health campus that will include a new site for IU Health […]

  • Governor's speech in Clay County sold out

    Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will be the keynote speaker when Clay County Republicans host their annual Lincoln Dinner on Thursday. Pence, a Republican, was elected Indiana’s 50th governor in 2012, […]

  • Jackie Walorski seeking re-election

    U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Jimtown, announced today she will be seeking re-election for Indiana’s Second Congressional District. When U.S. Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., announced last month that he would not […]

  • Protecting kids from cyber thieves

    Parents should be on alert to protect their children who are prime targets of cyber thieves. A survey conducted for the Identity Theft Assistance Center (ITAC) discovered one in 40 […]

  • Gary Lands Hundreds of Jobs

    Gary, Ind. — Today, City of Gary officials announced the expansion of Edsal, an industrial furniture manufacturer, into the Gary area. Scheduled to be located at 700 Chase St. (Chicago […]

  • TechPoint Crowns 'Tech 25'

     TechPoint, the voice and catalyst of Indiana’s tech ecosystem, will recognize unsung contributors to Indiana’s thriving tech sector leading up to and during the May 2, Mira Awards Gala presented […]

  • Here’s which states are most innovative in America

    What makes a state a champion of innovation? Is it the size of its tech workforce, the speed of its broadband connectivity, its willingness to protect and foster new business […]

  • Standard and Poor’s: “A balanced budget requirement would strengthen Indiana's government framework”

    In a report released today, Standard and Poor’s commented on the balanced budget constitutional amendment, one of the Governor’s agenda items, and reaffirmed Indiana’s AAA credit rating. Indiana has held […]

  • Senate set to discuss bill repealing construction wage law

     Indiana lawmakers are set to discuss a measure that would repeal the state law that sets wages for public construction projects. Senate members are expected to vote Tuesday on a […]

  • Allen GOP dinner to honor Coats

    The Allen County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner will double as a tribute to Sen. Dan Coats, R-Indiana, who will not seek re-election next year. Coats will be honored […]

  • Governor Pence Reminds Hoosiers to Stay Safe

    With spring season here, it’s important to know that Hoosiers face an increased risk of injury and even death while on construction jobsites or performing projects at home. Whether a […]

  • Rep. Todd Young To Host Job Fair In Seymour April 9

    Rep. Todd Young (R-IN9), in conjunction with the Jackson County Public Library and WorkOne Southeast announced he is hosting a job fair at the American Legion Annex in Seymour on […]

  • Coats Supports Bill to Repeal Death Tax

    U.S. Sen. Dan Coats (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, has joined with 26 other senators to introduce legislation that would permanently repeal the federal estate tax, better […]

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Hoosiers should not be collectively criticized

    As Indiana’s attorney general, I have legal obligations as the lawyer to state government that do not permit me to provide specific legal analysis or advice to the public, but […]

  • Governor Pence Signs Religious Freedom Restoration Act Clarification Bill

    “The freedom of religion for every Hoosier is enshrined in the Constitution of the United States and in the Indiana Constitution, which reads, ‘No law shall, in any case whatever, […]

  • Jeff Cardwell elected Indiana Republican Party chairman

    INDIANAPOLIS (April 1, 2015) – Indiana Republican State Committee members today elected Jeff Cardwell to serve as state party chairman.    “I’m grateful and honored to have the opportunity to serve the […]

  • Panel taking up legalizing fenced-in hunting preserves

    A proposal that would legalize Indiana’s high-fenced deer-hunting preserves could be on the move again in the state Legislature. Click here to read more.

  • Video: Gov. Pence responds to critics of religious freedom law

    Click here to watch a video of Gov. Mike Pence today on Fox & Friends talking about the state’s RFRA.  

  • Pence Op-Ed: Ensuring Religious Freedom in Indiana

    Last week I signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, known as RFRA, which ensures that Indiana law will respect religious freedom and apply the highest level of scrutiny to any […]

  • Messer Leading Effort For National Student Privacy Law

    As education moves into the digital age, so does data about the students using technology. From homework and lessons on the web, Google Classroom and standardized tests moving online, a lot […]

  • Indiana Improves Fiscal Transparency Score

    State Auditor Suzanne Crouch is pleased to announce that the recently released 2015 ‘Following the Money’ report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group reveals Indiana’s score improved three points […]

  • Indiana governor signs “right to try” drug law

    Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed a bill into law Tuesday that will allow terminally ill patients use experimental drugs that might help them — even if they have not yet […]

  • Coats Statement on 2016 Senate Election

    WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today announced that he will not seek re-election in 2016: “Today I am announcing that I will not seek re-election to the United States […]

  • Governor Pence Statement on Senator Dan Coats’ Announcement Not to Seek Re-election in 2016

    Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement upon learning that Senator Dan Coats will not seek re-election in 2016. “With his decision to retire from the United States Senate […]

  • INDGOP Statement on Sen. Dan Coats’ decision to not seek re-election

    INDIANAPOLIS – Tim Berry issued the following statement today responding to Sen. Dan Coats’ decision to not seek re-election: “Sen. Dan Coats is a great Hoosier who has dedicated much of his life to public […]

  • Indiana AG fights for mortgage foreclosure protection

    The Indiana Attorney General says financially stressed Northwest Indiana families need all the protection they can get from mortgage companies racing to foreclose on them. “I fought long and hard […]

  • Indiana Gov. Pence attends son’s commissioning as Marine Corps officer

    Gov. Mike Pence’s son is now a Marine Corps officer. Pence and his wife, Karen, attended the ceremony Friday at the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, during which their […]

  • Bill Would Limit Use of Student Data

    Is the digital revolution in the classroom giving the education technology industry carte blanche to exploit student data? That was the question some teacher and parents groups have posed in […]

  • COATS: Iran must be denied nuclear weapons capability

    For the past seven years, both in and out of Congress, I have been involved in efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons capability. Merely announcing that Iran cannot […]

  • New signups for Indiana health care program reach 100,000

    Indiana’s expanded health care program for low-income residents has enrolled more than 100,000 new people in the two months since it received federal approval. Gov. Mike Pence said Wednesday that […]

  • Pence requests more funding for DCS case managers

    Gov. Mike Pence asked lawmakers to include more money in the budget for the people many consider to be on the front lines of helping Indiana’s children and families. On […]

  • Indiana Rep: Clinton email server key to Benghazi inquiry

    WASHINGTON –A member of the House committee investigating the deadly attacks in Benghazi, Libya, against Americans in 2012 says Hillary Rodham Clinton’s email server may help lawmakers answer vital questions. […]

  • Federal government should follow HIP 2.0 model

    Following our statewide “Hoosier Healthcare Tour” last year, we made the case for why Indiana’s consumer-driven Medicaid replacement program, Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) 2.0 was best suited to help Hoosiers […]

  • Sen. Coats talks government waste, failed bipartisanship

    JEFFERSONVILLE — As the nation’s legislators review President Barack Obama’s budget, U.S. Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., says he is focused on reduction in excess spending. “I think there’s some tough […]

  • Indiana billboards hope to reduce human trafficking

    Thirty five new billboards aimed at reducing human trafficking are on display across Indiana. They display resources for human trafficking victims and witnesses. The billboards are the result of a […]

  • Coats: Federal funds wasted on massage study

    Rabbit rubdowns are the latest Waste of the Week cited by Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind. Coats for three straight weeks has gone to the Senate floor to describe wasteful spending […]

  • INDGOP Chairman Tim Berry announces resignation

    INDIANAPOLIS (March 12, 2015) – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Tim Berry announced today he plans to leave his leadership post as state party chief.  “Serving as chairman and working alongside such […]

  • Lawmakers ask for investigation into VA email scandal

    First is was a report that the Indianapolis Department of Veterans Affairs had not been acting quickly enough to serve people who needed help handling their benefits. And, now it […]

  • 4 area organizations get 'First Lady' grants

    Allison Wheaton, executive director at the Summit Equestrian Center in Fort Wayne, is not only grateful for a $1,000 grant she received from the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation, but […]

  • Indiana AG Zoeller supports abandoned homes bill

    Indiana’s Attorney General is supporting a bill that would allow cities to clear out abandoned homes. Greg Zoeller says H.B. 1314 would allow cities to pass an ordinance that would speed up […]

  • Pence's balanced budget amendment advancing in Legislature

    Republican legislative leaders are quietly heeding Gov. Mike Pence’s call for adding a balanced budget amendment to the Indiana Constitution, even as some minority Democrats argue it would have little […]

  • Coats still sees hope for Illiana Expressway

    SCHERERVILLE | U.S. Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., still holds out hope for the construction of the Illiana Expressway, even though the bistate project was put on hold last month by […]

  • Rep. Jackie Walorski honors WWII veteran

    Maurice Mynsberge’s been waiting a while for a few medals. “It took a long to get them,” Mynsberge said. The 93-year-old South Bend man served 12 years in the U.S. Navy, […]

  • STATEMENT: Kokomo mayor's failed leadership means millions in lost grants for state

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Tim Berry issued the following statement today in response to FEMA’s announcement it would withhold millions of dollars in hazard mitigation grants due to […]

  • STATEMENT: Democrat lawmaker using state resources to promote campaign related event

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Tim Berry issued the following statement regarding Democrat State Rep. Gail Riecken’s use of state resources to promote a campaign related event: “Rep. Gail […]

  • Congress introduces resolutions commemorating the life of Fr. Hesburgh

    U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Dan Coats (R-IN) and U.S. Representatives Jackie Walorski (IN-02) and Mike Kelly (PA-03) introduced concurrent resolutions in the Senate and House Wednesday honoring the […]

  • Attorneys General file formal complaint in robocall campaign

    The Federal Trade Commission and ten state attorneys have taken action against Carribbean Cruise Line, Inc. (CCL) and several other telemarketing companies for an illegal robocall campaign. According to Indiana […]

  • Coats to NATO: Secure Turkish-Syrian border

    A Republican senator is proposing a new strategy to keep ISIS at bay and confront a critical facet of the threat: foreign fighters. Sen. Dan Coats of Indiana, a Republican […]

  • Coats, Stutzman heed Netanyahu's warning

    Two federal lawmakers who represent northeast Indiana gave a resounding endorsement of Tuesday’?s speech to a joint session of Congress by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu denounced Iran?’s aggression […]

  • Gov. Pence, Sen. Coats welcome Israeli prime minister’s visit to Capitol Hill

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is thanking the United States and President Barack Obama for aiding Israel, and warning of the threat that Iran poses to Israel’s survival. Netanyahu on Tuesday defended his […]

  • COATS: The Enemy at Europe’s Gates

    President Barack Obama was right to host the White House Summit on Combating Violent Extremism, an international gathering last month that was intended to address the root causes of that […]

  • RIECKEN MIXING CAMPAIGN WITH OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                            Contact: Wayne Parke March 3, 2015                                                                                                                                                   812-455-1685                                                                                                                                                               wparke@wowway.com RIECKEN MIXING CAMPAIGN WITH OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES Vanderburgh GOP Chairman Wayne Parke issued […]

  • Watch: Senator Dan Coats Talk ISIS Strategy

    The U.S. is planning an attack against Mosul, the second largest city in Iraq that is being held by the self-proclaimed Islamic State. The success of the U.S.-coordinated mission is […]

  • Abdul: Mike Pence in strong position for 2016 win

    The worst thing Mike Pence could do in 2016 as far as most Democrats are concerned is run for re-election as governor. As Democrats try to decide who is going […]

  • Pence: ‘Jihadi John’ doesn’t want a job

    The 2016 presidential campaign could be the first one driven primarily by foreign policy since Ronald Reagan was elected in 1980, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence told a dinner audience Friday […]

  • Stutzman, Coats oppose net neutrality

    U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, and U.S. Sen. Dan Coats, R-Indiana, both issued statements Thursday opposing the Federal Communications Commission vote to impose new “Net Neutrality” regulations. Click here to […]

  • COATS: Let’s debate Homeland Security funding

    Today, funding for the Department of Homeland Security will run out. At this critical time in our country’s national security, it is important that we fully fund our homeland security needs. […]

  • Pence calls 1st legislative half ‘very successful’

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has called the first half of the legislative session “very successful.” Pence met with reporters Thursday, as state lawmakers took the first steps toward […]

  • Bucshon: Let’s open up debate on DHS funding

    For the fourth time, Senate Democrats block debate on a bill Republicans say fully funds Homeland Security, while not funding the President’s executive order on illegal immigration. Click here to […]

  • Rep. Todd Young Accepting Entries For 2015 Congressional Art Competition

    Rep. Todd Young is pleased to announce that the 2015 Congressional Art Competition (CAC) has begun. This nationwide annual art competition encourages high school students from all 50 states, the […]

  • Indiana National Guard Receives First of Three Cyber Teams

    Indiana is one of three states to receive this new force structure. Georgia and California will also each receive a CPT.  Indiana will join with Michigan and Ohio to collectively […]

  • Pence “Freedom to Teach Act” Passes House

    A bill combining several of Governor Pence’s education initiatives has passed the House overwhelmingly and is headed for the Senate. The bill offers more merit pay for teachers, while giving […]

  • Indiana launching push to inform students about internships

    Indiana is launching a new statewide push to teach students about the value of internships and other work-based experiences that can boost their job prospects in an increasingly competitive economy, […]

  • Gov. Pence signs bill to shorten ISTEP+

    Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill into law Monday to shorten the ISTEP+ exam, just two days before students were scheduled to begin taking the test on Wednesday. The bill […]

  • Gun Owners of America-Backed ‘Constitutional Carry’ Bills Introduced in Congress

    Last week, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) introduced H.R. 923, a concealed carry reciprocity bill that will prohibit anti-gun states like New York, New Jersey and California from cancelling the Second Amendment rights […]

  • Food donation tax break could become permanent

    A tax break given to local businesses who donate to food pantries could soon become permanent. It’s called the Fighting Hunger Incentive.  The idea is to encourage businesses to donate […]

  • State-Based Initiatives Office Issues Report

    The Office of State-Based Initiatives (OSBI) recently released its annual report detailing the economic cost of federal regulations, as well as how the federal government limits the ability of the […]

  • Swarens: Glenda Ritz’s weak leadership hurts Indiana

    How do you solve a problem like Glenda? If that were a question on the ISTEP, it’s clear that Indiana Republicans would be destined for summer school. No matter how […]

  • Pence says he, House GOP budget proposal fairly close

    Gov. Mike Pence says he believes he and House Republicans are fairly close together on the proposed new state budget and its planned school funding increases. Pence told reporters at […]

  • Pence set for trips to Washington, Florida this month

    Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will be spending plenty of time traveling out of state the rest of this month. Pence says he’ll be heading to Washington for the National Governors […]

  • Meet the Lawmaker Picked to Produce a Conservative Alternative to Obama’s Budget

    Conservatives are gearing up to draft their alternative to President Obama’s budget, and Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., is the lawmaker behind the push. Republican Study Committee Chairman Bill Flores, R-Texas, […]

  • Tax Simplification Bill Faces Change From House Committee

    A measure aimed at simplifying the state’s tax code is on its way to the House floor. But the version committee members passed doesn’t include as many changes as Gov. […]

  • Sen. Coats warns of cyber threats

    INDIANAPOLIS – If you knew what U.S. Sen. Dan Coats knows, you’d think twice before sending that next email. What the senator from Indiana knows about the woeful state of […]

  • Greg Zoeller: Men, stand up against sex trade

    Human trafficking is difficult to discuss and harder to combat. Traffickers prey on the vulnerabilities of teenagers, some as young as 12, who run away from home and are targeted, […]

  • House leader says school funding proposal to top Pence plan

    The leader of the Indiana House says a state budget proposal set for release will include a larger funding increase for public schools than Gov. Mike Pence sought in his […]

  • ISTEP will be shortened a few hours

    A week of political battle between the Republican governor and the Democratic state school superintendent has ended with Glenda Ritz and Mike Pence in agreement on a shorter ISTEP test. […]

  • Rep. Walorski applauds passage of Keystone XL pipeline bill, awaits possible veto

    WASHINGTON The Republican-controlled Congress has cleared a bill approving the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. That sets up a confrontation with President Barack Obama, who has threatened to veto the […]

  • Panel OKs Coats’ bill to protect nonprofits

    The U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday approved a bill introduced by Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., that would require the IRS to notify nonprofit organizations if their tax-exempt status is […]

  • Pence confident there's time to shorten ISTEP+

    INDIANAPOLIS –After being at odds all week over the length of the ISTEP tests, it looks like the governor and the Board of Education are now on the same page. […]

  • Pence Says Michigan Consultant Will Help With Ways to Reduce ISTEP Length

    Governor Pence has named a Michigan consultant as the person who will advise State Superintendent Glenda Ritz’s office on ways to reduce the length of the ISTEP exam.   A […]

  • Medical device makers in Indiana pursuing repeal of tax

    Indiana medical device manufacturers are hopeful that a recent bill — co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Dan Coats and Joe Donnelly — will pass with enough support to end a tax […]

  • Ellspermann Names Torch Relay Director

    Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann today named Noelle Szydlyk the director of the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Before assuming her new position, Szydlyk spent 16 years at the Indiana Sports Corp […]

  • In surprise appearance, Gov. Mike Pence weighs in on religious liberty measure

    Gov. Mike Pence made a surprise appearance Monday at a rally in favor of controversial religious freedom legislation. “Thank you all for taking a stand to protect religious freedom in […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence calls for ISTEP test to be shortened

    On Monday, Gov. Mike Pence ordered an emergency review of the ISTEP exam and called on Indiana Superintendent Glenda Ritz to cut the test’s length from about 12 hours to […]

  • Bucshon applauds North kids' random acts of kindness

    It wasn’t random when U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon showed up Monday at Terre Haute North Vigo High School. He intended to commend the school and SPPRAK president Robin Heng during […]

  • Governor Pence Takes Steps to Ensure Shortened ISTEP Test

    Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence signed Executive Order 15-04 to shorten the length of the 2015 ISTEP test, which will be administered in March. “Doubling the length of the […]

  • Women's Campaign School at Yale Now Accepting Applications

    The Women’s Campaign School at Yale University is proud to announce that our 2015 application period officially opens: Monday, February 9th, 2015 This year, our summer session will be held from  […]

  • President's National Prayer Breakfast Comments Spark Controversy

    President Obama spoke Thursday morning at the National Prayer Breakfast, but his comments have angered many people.   “Remember that during the Crusades and the Inquisition, people committed terrible deeds […]

  • Coats proposes notification of tax status to nonprofits

    Sens. Dan Coats, R-Indiana, and Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, introduced legislation Friday requiring the Internal Revenue Service to notify nonprofit organizations before their tax-exempt statuses are automatically revoked. The NOTICE Act […]

  • Indiana Attorney General addresses Anthem breach

    Indiana Attorney General, Greg Zoeller stopped by WISH-TV on Saturday morning to discuss the Anthem cyber data breach and how people can protect their information from identity theft. One of the […]

  • Gov. Pence's Plan Gets It Right On Sales Tax Simplification

    Indiana has made notable strides in improving its tax climate in recent years. In 2011, the state started a phase down of its corporate tax rate from an uncompetitive 8.5% […]

  • INDGOP releases new video to welcome Obama

    Click here to watch our new video welcoming President Obama to Indiana on Friday, Feb. 6.    

  • INDGOP Statement on President Obama's visit to Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Tim Berry issued the following statement today responding to President Obama’s speech given at Ivy Tech Community College: “Today, Hoosiers heard more of the […]

  • Tourism Industry Touts Growing Impact

    The Indiana Office of Tourism Development says the travel, tourism and hospitality industry contributes $10.3 billion to the state’s economy. An economic impact report for 2013 also shows the sector […]

  • Pence touts vouchers, tech education, defends grant decision

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is defending his decision to bypass an $80 million federal grant for preschool education as he touts Indiana’s efforts to prepare its students […]

  • Media Advisory For Friday

    WHO: Indiana Republican Party Chairman Tim Berry WHAT: Press Conference WHEN: 10:30 a.m. (EST) Friday, Feb. 6 WHERE: Indiana Republican Party headquarters (NEW offices) 101 W. Ohio St., Suite 2200 […]

  • Medical device tax hindering innovation and job creation

    Winston Churchill famously said that a nation trying to tax itself into prosperity “is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” Unfortunately, […]

  • Area legislators denounce Obama budget

    President Barack Obama’s proposed $4 trillion budget for fiscal 2016 doesn’t pass muster with congressional Republicans from Indiana who will vote on some version of it. Obama’s plan would spend $474 […]

  • Pence to Take Part in Congressional Hearing

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m., Governor Mike Pence (R-IN) will testify at a hearing chaired by House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John […]

  • Marion Co. Republicans endorse Brewer

    Marion County Republicans gathered Saturday to announce their candidate selections for November’s municipal elections. The race at the forefront of this year’s elections is Mayor of Indianapolis. The Marion County Republicans announced at 1 p.m. […]

  • State program aims to reduce recidivism

    PLAINFIELD, Ind. – More than one-third of people who are released from Indiana prisons end up returning within three years. A new program is aiming to cut that rate down […]

  • Gov. Pence Looking For More State Flexibility

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Indiana Governor Mike Pence has joined 24 other governors across the nation to urge congress for more legislative flexibility in their home states.  Click here to […]

  • What Others Are Saying About HIP 2.0

  • Republican-led Senate passes bill authorizing Keystone XL oil pipeline

    On Thursday afternoon, the Republican-led Senate passed a bill authorizing the Keystone XL oil pipeline, defying a veto threat from President Obama. “Through an open and transparent process, which included […]

  • Local healthcare providers hope State efforts will reduce infant deaths

    An infant dies every 13 hours in Indiana. “We have been working to reduce our infant mortality rate for years,” said Julie Kathman, a clinical nurse specialist at IU Health Bloomington […]

  • Gov. Pence thanks hospitals for HIP 2.0 support

    Evansville – Gov. Mike Pence credited health care providers such as hospitals for making Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0 happen. Click here to read more. 

  • Coats: ‘Long Past Time’ to Drop Device Tax

    Washington D.C. — Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor to urge the repeal of Obamacare’s medical device tax. Click […]

  • Gov. Pence gets federal OK for Medicaid alternative

    After months of wrangling between Gov. Mike Pence and the Obama administration, Indiana won approval to expand its own brand of Medicaid that injects personal responsibility into the healthcare program […]

  • Pence scores conservative points on Medicaid expansion

    Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, a potential 2016 presidential contender, announced Tuesday that he had won federal approval for a form of Medicaid expansion that includes elements championed by conservatives. Indiana […]

  • Lawmakers debate Pence plan to boost charter funding

    In the wake of Gov. Mike Pence’s budget proposal for the next biennium, the debate about whether to boost funding for charter schools is heating up. The Senate Appropriations Committee […]

  • Local focus: Concentrated effort helping to reduce crime

    Nothing is more basic to government than keeping its citizens safe. So Fort Wayne’s announcement that the incidence of crime dropped 14 percent in 2014 is welcome and significant. Crime […]

  • Student essay contest honors Indiana female officials

    Some Indiana students will get to meet Indiana first lady Karen Pence and statewide female office holders through an essay contest hosted by the Indiana Department of Administration. Click here to […]

  • Messer: Washington does not need more money

    Congressman Luke Messer released the following statement after the president’s annual State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress: “Tonight, the President talked about coming together but […]

  • On the Record: Coats ‘disappointed’ by President’s address

    Lawmakers are reacting to the President’s State of the Union address- and his plan to provide students with free community college. But it’s a plan many Republicans say they’ll reject. […]

  • Chamber endorses Pence’s education plan

    The Indiana Chamber of Commerce doesn’t usually consider endorsing a proposed legislative agenda, focusing instead on individual bills filed by legislators. However, because of the vital role education plays in […]

  • RUSTHOVEN: The case for Mike Pence's balanced budget amendment

    In his State of the State Address, Gov. Mike Pence proposed that Indiana join the 43 other states with constitutional balanced budget requirements. This “will assure Hoosiers that, today and […]

  • Hoosiers in Congress Scrutinize Tax, College Proposals in Advance of State of the Union

    Indiana’s congressional delegation is awaiting details of President Obama’s agenda in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address. Obama has already laid out several of his proposals in a series […]

  • EDITORIAL: Mike Pence on track with career education

    We’re glad Gov. Mike Pence made education the central issue in his State of the State address, especially his push to create more career and vocational opportunities for high school […]

  • Dan Coats: An image of America's retreat from the world stage

    Throughout history, a single picture has revealed the world’s momentary political reality. Before photography, artistic representations of Caesar entering Rome, Napoleon crossing the Alps and Gen. Washington crossing the Delaware […]

  • Gov. Pence declares ‘Believe in Blue Friday’

    Friday has been declared ‘Believe in Blue Friday’ for the state of Indiana by Governor Mike Pence as the Colts head to New England for the AFC Championship. On Thursday […]

  • Pence Recaps Auto Show Trip

    Governor Mike Pence says meetings with auto executives, including General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra, shows Indiana’s strength in the sector. Pence’s trip to the North […]

  • Indiana launches campaign to reduce infant deaths

    Today First Lady Karen Pence and the Indiana State Department of Health announced the launch of a new infant mortality public awareness campaign called Labor of Love–Helping Indiana Reduce Infant […]

  • GOP legislative leaders back Pence's proposed balanced budget amendment, details still to come

    Republican legislative leaders are backing Indiana Gov. Mike Pence’s proposal to add a balanced budget amendment to the state constitution, even as details of how it would work are still […]

  • Pence Targets Taxes in Letter to Congress

    Governor Mike Pence is calling on Congressional leaders to reform the corporate tax code and repeal the medical device tax. In a letter sent today to House Speaker John Boehner […]

  • Businesses with 50 or more employees may increase hours

    Parts of the Affordable Care Act are being challenged by a new piece of legislation that is making its way through Congress. House Resolution 30, Save American Workers Act of […]

  • Pence proposes increased budget for prison development

    BUNKER HILL, Ind. (WISH) – Gov. Mike Pence’s two-year budget proposal accommodates a projected rise in local prison populations. In last week’s state budget committee meeting, Pence released plans to spend $51 million through expansion […]

  • Education, balanced budget focal points for Pence’s State of State

    Education and making a balanced budget a requirement written in the state constitution were two of the main focal points for Republican Gov. Mike Pence in his annual State of […]

  • Hoosier Delegation Weighs in on XL Pipeline Passage

    Several members of the Indiana Delegation are lauding Congressional approval of construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline project. President Barack Obama has threatened to veto the measure if it reaches […]

  • Rush to give her first state-of-the-judiciary speech to lawmakers

    Indiana’s first female chief justice will give her first state of the judiciary speech to Gov. Mike Pence and lawmakers this week. Click here to read more. 

  • Gov. Pence’s recommended budget makes education a priority

    Funding for education will receive additional focus in the new state 
budget. Gov. Pence’s recommended budget for the next two fiscal years was announced before the State Budget Committee on […]

  • Young's Health Care Bill Passes House

    The Save American Workers Act, a bill authored by Rep. Todd Young, R-Ind., defining full-time work, was passed Wednesday by the House of Representatives. The bill changes the definition of […]

  • Coats picked to head panel

    Senate Republicans have named Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., as chairman-designate of the Senate-House Joint Economic Committee. The full committee will vote on ratifying his selection when the House names its […]

  • Pence reappoints co-director of Indiana Election Division

     Gov. Mike Pence has reappointed J. Bradley King to be co-director of the Indiana Election Division. With his re-appointment Wednesday, King will serve a four-year term through the end of […]

  • Legislators dig in to begin long session

    Members of the Indiana General Assembly began the long budget writing session looking at hundreds of bills that could translate into new laws.  “We had 100 bills introduced on the […]

  • Pence’s Budget Proposal on Committee Agenda

    The State Budget Committee will meet today at the Statehouse for the first time this year. Governor Mike Pence’s two-year state budget proposal is among the items on the agenda. […]

  • Indiana statewide officials formally sworn into office

    The three women elected as Indiana’s secretary of state, treasurer and auditor have formally taken their oaths of office. Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Auditor Suzanne Crouch and Treasurer Kelly Mitchell […]

  • State Awards $30 Million in Grants to High-Performing Teachers

    The state of Indiana on Thursday awarded more than $30 million in teacher performance grants to 1,300 schools. Grant recipients include 50 Greater Lafayette schools, who were rewarded for their […]

  • Sen. Coats Named to Whip Team for U.S. Senate Republican Caucus

    Sen. Dan Coats of Indiana has been named to the whip team for the U.S. Senate Republican caucus. Coats was among 11 senators named Tuesday to the team that includes […]

  • Gov. Pence Names Cynthia Carrasco as Indiana’s New Inspector General

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence has named an Indianapolis woman as Indiana’s new inspector general. Cynthia Carrasco has served since 2007 as executive director for the Office of the […]

  • Wednesday 1st day to file for Indiana municipal elections

    Another Indiana election cycle is about to begin: Candidates can register to run for city or town offices beginning Wednesday. That’s when candidates can file paperwork with their local election […]

  • Messer: Why I voted for spending bill

    As your representative in Congress, it’s my duty to tell you exactly where I stand on the issues. Often, we will agree. Other times, we won’t. Either way, you will […]

  • Zoeller wants state regulation of e-cigarettes

    It’s currently illegal to sell e-cigarettes to a minor in Indiana but they are now more popular with kids in this state than combustible cigarettes are. It’s the reason for […]

  • GOP Congress plans to test Obama vetoes

    U.S. Sen. Dan Coats was talking about a committee he is on, but he might as well have been offering a preview of the next session of Congress. “We will […]

  • Indiana Part of 'Mobile Cramming' Settlement

    Indianapolis, Ind. — Attorney General Greg Zoeller today announced Indiana’s involvement in a multi-state settlement with T-Mobile USA, Inc., in which the company has agreed to refund customers for allegedly […]

  • State to help 5 cities eliminate blighted and abandoned homes

    Five Indiana communities are receiving a total of $4 million to eliminate blighted and abandoned homes. Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann announced grants from the Indiana Hardest Hit Fund Blight Elimination […]

  • Chairman's Corner: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

    This week Gov. Mike Pence announced 16 companies will bring over 2,100 new jobs to Indiana over the next few years.  This is welcome news and a solid example of […]

  • Coats, Stutzman oppose Cuba shift

    Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., objects to President Barack Obama’s plan to begin restoring diplomatic and trade relations between the United States and Cuba. “Since 1961, nine different Republican and Democrat […]

  • U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks looks back on first term

    WASHINGTON – After Susan Brooks was elected to Congress in 2012, political handicapper Stuart Rothenberg said GOP leaders would be nuts not to take advantage of her. “She’s personable, articulate and […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence announces 2,100 new jobs for Hoosiers

    Sixteen companies plan to create 2,153 jobs in Indiana over the next several years, Gov. Mike Pence announced Thursday. The announcement brings the number of companies committing jobs to the […]

  • Dan Coats objects to Obama’s Cuba plan

    Reaction on Capitol Hill to President Obama’s agreement to normalize relations with Cuba is mixed and Indiana Senator Dan Coats is one of the people who is speaking out against […]

  • Zoeller: Congress must fix immigration system

    Nearly everyone agrees that the U.S. immigration system is broken — inefficient, inconsistent in enforcement and with incoherent results. While no one supports the current system, the failure of Congress […]

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Here's how we will improve education in Indiana

    Indiana is on a roll. Unemployment in our state has declined from more than 8 percent when I was elected governor to 5.7 percent today. Since 2009, the drop in […]

  • Companies Growing in Indiana

    Two manufacturers in the state have announced expansion plans. Cloverdale-based Scorpion Protective Coatings Inc. says it plans to nearly triple its work force, adding 25 jobs by 2018. Chase Plastic […]

  • Indiana attorney general shuts down Goshen rehab clinic

    GOSHEN — A rural drug abuse treatment clinic that was once opposed by neighbors, has been shut down and the nursing license of the owner has been suspended in an […]

  • Sen. Coats: Surgeon general nominee has 'history of controversial political activism'

    WASHINGTON The Senate has approved President  Barack Obama’s nomination of Dr. Vivek Murthy to serve as U.S. surgeon general. The 51-43 vote late Monday came despite opposition from some lawmakers over Murthy’s […]

  • Statue of Former Indy Mayor Unveiled

    A bronze statue of former four-term Indianapolis Mayor Bill Hudnut has been unveiled in the city’s downtown. Among his accomplishments, Hudnut is credited with helping to spark a downtown revitalization. […]

  • Wife of Indiana state senator to replace husband during deployment

    The wife of an Indiana state senator will be sworn in as his temporary replacement for the upcoming legislative session while he’s on military deployment to Afghanistan. State Sen. Amanda […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence discusses state's education conflict, same-sex marriage and future political plans

    INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Michael Pence sat down with Rafael Sanchez Sunday for a one-on-one to discuss several hot topics including Indiana’s education conflict, same-sex marriage, and his future plans in […]

  • Bills To Reduce Suicides Among Military Advance

    Two bills dealing with the suicide rates among active military service members and military veterans have passed the House of Representatives. 2nd District Republican Jackie Walorski is a co-sponsor of […]

  • Indiana Rep. Marlin Stutzman in the middle of budget vote

    WASHINGTON – Indiana Rep. Marlin Stutzman was at the center of a very close vote Thursday on whether the House could proceed to debate the $1 trillion spending bill needed […]

  • Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will highlight state celebrations in 2016

    Governor Mike Pence announced a new signature event of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission today during Statehood Day remarks in the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse. The Indiana Bicentennial Torch […]

  • Indiana attorney general leads push for federal action to reduce robocalls

    Indiana and Missouri are leading the way to fight for federal action that could help Americans avoid unwanted telemarketing calls. According to the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, the Federal Communications […]

  • Indiana celebrates 198 years as a state

    Happy birthday, Indiana. Thursday marks the 198th anniversary of Indiana becoming the nineteenth state in the Union. Gov. Mike Pence has signed a proclamation declaring the day to be Statehood […]

  • Pence: State has received $4.7M so far in winter storm aid

    INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence says Indiana has received nearly $4.7 million in federal grants so far to help the state and local governments recover from the Jan. 5-9 winter […]

  • Luke Messer: ABLE Act aids Americans with disabilities

    For too long, individuals with disabilities and their families have been forced into an unfair choice — stay poor and rely on government assistance or work to be more self-sufficient […]

  • Coats: Congress must be included on Iran

    The Obama administration’s recent announcement that it has yet again extended negotiations with Iran over its illegal nuclear programs is confirmation of another foreign policy failure under this president. I […]

  • Indiana Lt. Governor Focuses on Rural Broadband

    Speaking at the annual meeting of the Indiana Economic Development Association, Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann reported on the recommendations of the Rural Broadband Working Group. Several members of the group, […]

  • S. Indiana voter turnout exceeds state average

    A greater percentage of registered voters in Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties cast ballots for the November midterm election than most voters in other parts of Indiana. On average, around […]

  • Pence challenges Obama immigration action

    WASHINGTON Indiana is challenging President Barack Obama’s steps to protect about 5 million undocumented immigrants from being deported – but the state’s attorney general is handing off the case. Gov. Mike […]

  • Pence set to outline 2015 agenda at conference

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence is preparing to unveil the first look at his 2015 legislative agenda. Pence is scheduled to outline his goals Thursday at the Bingham Greenebaum […]

  • Indiana leaders slam stricter greenhouse gas emission rules

    WASHINGTON — Indiana can’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its power plants as much or as quickly as the federal government wants, state leaders told the federal government this week. […]

  • State, federal officials cautiously optimistic on HIP 2.0

    There was one burning question in the room Tuesday at a lunch panel featuring the head of Indiana Medicaid and a Health and Human Services official: What’s happening with HIP […]

  • Voter Turnout Low For November Election

    Indianapolis, Ind. — Today, Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced that 30 percent, or 1,388,965, of Indiana’s 4.5 million registered voters cast a vote in the November 4 General Election. […]

  • Attorney General issues alert on tech-support scam

    The Indiana Attorney General’s Office and Rep. Milo Smith, R-Columbus, are warning that a new tech-support scam is occurring with scammers. The Federal Trade Commission recently cracked down on scammers […]

  • Pence, State Agencies ask EPA to Kill Proposal

    Today, the State of Indiana through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the Indiana Office of Energy Development, the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission […]

  • Republican caucus set to fill vacancy left by State Rep. Eric Turner

    MEDIA ADVISORY WHO: Eligible precinct committeemen WHAT: Republican caucus to fill an office vacancy in Indiana House District 32 WHEN: 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15 WHERE: Elks Lodge 117 […]

  • Indiana teens have the power to end youth smoking

    Teen tobacco use is on a nationwide decline. Youth smoking rates have dropped to their lowest levels in 22 years, and public awareness about the dangers and health risks of […]

  • Pence to keynote at local economic outlook

    MUNCIE – Gov. Mike Pence will be the keynote speaker at an upcoming economic outlook program in Muncie. Pence will speak at the 19th annual Indiana Economic Outlook, set for 11:30 […]

  • Indiana exceeds veteran-owned biz contract goal

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana has exceeded a goal set by Gov. Mike Pence of awarding at least 3 percent of state contracts each year to veteran-owned businesses. The Evansville Courier […]

  • Chairman's Corner: Giving Thanks

    While fellow Hoosiers gather with friends and family today to give thanks, our party has a lot to be thankful for this year too. So we decided to make a […]

  • Coats, Walorski respond to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's resignation

    President Barack Obama says Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded it’s an “appropriate time” for him to complete his service. Obama says Hagel will stay in place at the Pentagon until […]

  • Indiana teens have the power to end youth smoking

    Teen tobacco use is on a nationwide decline. Youth smoking rates have dropped to their lowest levels in 22 years, and public awareness about the dangers and health risks of smoking […]

  • Pence accepts 130,000 lbs of donated Ind. poultry products

    INDIANAPOLIS –Governor Mike Pence today accepted a donation from representatives of the Indiana State Poultry Association of 130,000 pounds, or 65 tons, of Indiana poultry products for Hoosier food pantries. […]

  • Indiana Senate Announces Committee Assignments

    You can connect to the full list of assignments byclicking here. News Release STATEHOUSE – Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today announced Senate standing committee assignments […]

  • Indiana leaders react to President Obama's immigration reform

    Indiana leaders could take possible legal action against President Obama’s administration following his announcement on immigration action. During a presidential address last Thursday, President Obama unveiled an executive plan on […]

  • EDITORIAL: Make a decision on Pence's HIP 2.0

    Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has been persistent in promoting his Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0 to enroll more people in health insurance under his terms rather than the Obama administration’s conditions. […]

  • Indiana Senators Oppose Obama’s Immigration Action

    Indiana faith leaders and members of the immigrant community are gathering in Indianapolis Thursday to celebrate President Obama’s immigration reform proposals. Obama’s proposal involves executive action that could allow millions […]

  • Indiana, Gov. Pence score high on Cato's limited-government index

    The Cato Institute, a Washington, D.C., libertarian policy think tank, recently released its “2014 Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors.” The results are positive for Indiana. The goal of […]

  • Pence, other GOP governors eye immigration lawsuit

    Pence spokeswoman Christy Denault said Thursday that the governor’s office was consulting with Attorney General Greg Zoeller and will consider further steps after Obama issues his executive order. Click here […]

  • Bosma Reveals Committee Chairs, More Leadership

    House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced leadership appointments for the Indiana House Republican Caucus and committee chairs for the Indiana House of Representatives. Caucus leaders and committee chairs are […]

  • Coats: Obama immigration order exceeds his authority

    WASHINGTON – Even before President Barack Obama takes executive action on immigration on Friday, the outcry from Republican critics is intense. Indiana Sen. Dan Coats is among those GOP lawmakers […]

  • Pence: President should reconsider the course that he is on

     Indiana’s Republican governor pushes back on Obama’s upcoming executive action on immigration Video available at http://video.foxnews.com/v/3901392977001/pence-president-should-reconsider-the-course-that-he-is-on/#sp=show-clips/all-shows.  

  • EDITORIAL: A new prescription for painkillers

    Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller doesn’t want Hoosiers to turn to drugs at the first sign of pain. His concern comes amid an effort to increase awareness of abuse of […]

  • Majority of Hoosier Survey callers approve of job Pence is doing

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Governor Mike Pence is halfway through his first term and the results of the WISH-TV/Ball State Hoosier Survey show that most Hoosiers think he’s doing a good […]

  • More veteran honor flights coming

    PRINCETON—Organizers of the first Southern Indiana honor flight which carried 70 veterans and 70 guardians to the nation’s capital last month expect to make another trip this spring, and work […]

  • Stutzman urges Burma reforms

    Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, is among a bipartisan group of U.S. House members urging President Barack Obama to push Myanmar to recommit to democratic reforms begun four years ago. Click […]

  • Indiana's first lady Karen Pence targets hunger for charitable giving

    Karen Karen Pence, wife of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, visited Bloomington Monday to announce the First Lady’s Charitable Foundation will make a large donation to Feeding Indiana’s Hungry.Pence, wife of […]

  • Rep. Jackie Walorski talks veteran issues and what's next on agenda

    Indiana is home to more than 500,000 military veterans. The Michiana community is dedicated to showing their appreciation to these men and women any way they can. The latest was […]

  • HATHAWAY: Indiana is the state for women

    A recent study concluded that Indiana is the eighth-worst state for women. Using their metrics for what makes a state good for my gender, the study was accurate. We have […]

  • Pence declares November 'Adoption' month

    INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence has declared November “Adoption Awareness Month” and is urging improvements in the state’s adoption process. Click here to read more.   

  • Chamber of Commerce names Brooks top gov't leader

    The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has named U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks its “Government Leader of the Year.” Click here to read more.   

  • Mike Pence: Midterms mean voters want change in D.C. leadership like GOP governors are showing

    Indiana Gov. Mike Pence heaped praise on New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who chairs the Republican Governors Association, after a big night for the GOP and said he’s “sympathetic” to the views of people who want […]

  • Forbes touts Indiana's economic record, Pence's resume

    Forbes Magazine is hosting “The Innovation Summit” in Indianapolis on Nov. 13, one in a series of conferences highlighting the reinvention of various Midwest businesses. Editor-in-Chief Steve Forbes, who unsuccessfully […]

  • Indiana GOP Lawmakers Select Leaders

    The Indiana Senate Majority Caucus met today in Indianapolis to elect its leadership team. Eight senators-elect joined with incumbent caucus members to re-elect State Sen. David Long (R-Fort Wayne) as […]

  • After 2nd District win, U.S. Rep. Walorski sounds off on national security, immigration reform, Obamacare

    There could be a new tone in Washington in the wake of Tuesday’s voting. That’s what U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, newly elected to her second term, foresees. Republicans will wrest […]

  • INDGOP Chairman thanks Mayor Greg Ballard for his service

    Below is a statement from Indiana Republican Party Chairman Tim Berry on Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s decision not to seek re-election. “I would like to thank Mayor Greg Ballard for […]

  • Indiana US House delegates seek end to gridlock

    Incumbent Indiana Republican House members say they hope the new GOP majority in the U.S. Senate will end partisan gridlock in Washington. Click here to read more.   

  • Republicans Expand General Assembly Majorities, Sweep Statewide Offices

    Republicans swept Indiana’s statewide election races while padding their supermajorities in the Indiana House and Senate. Senate Republicans gained three seats to push their margin in the chamber to 40-10. […]

  • Republican women sweep to victory in statewide offices

    Republicans were celebrating “Ladies Night” after three candidates swept to a historic statewide victory Tuesday. Incumbents Connie Lawson and Suzanne Crouch won the secretary of state and auditor’s race and […]

  • Gov. Pence to lead Saturday get-out-vote rally

    LOWELL | Gov. Mike Pence and three Republican candidates for state office will be the featured guests at a GOP rally Saturday afternoon. Dan Dernulc, the Lake County Republican Party […]

  • Secretary of State candidate violates election law

    Secretary of State candidate Beth White and current Marion County clerk will be facing penalties after the midterm election on Nov. 4. The Democratic challenger to incumbent Connie Lawson was outed by […]

  • Pence to Headline Legislative Conference

    Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP is pleased to announce that Governor Mike Pence will address the 2014 BGD Legislative Conference taking place at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis on […]

  • GOP statewide ticket to host early vote rally in Greensburg Tuesday

    The GOP statewide ticket will host an early vote rally in Greensburg at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Decatur County Republican Party headquarters, 109 S. Broadway St., Greensburg. The tour will include Secretary […]

  • You're invited to our election night watch party!

    WHO: Secretary of State Connie Lawson Treasurer of State candidate Kelly Mitchell Indiana Republican Party Chairman Tim Berry Congressman Luke Messer WHAT: Election night event WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 4 5 […]

  • ELECTION 2014: State candidates make a tour stop in Goshen

    GOSHEN — More than two dozen Republican party supporters excitedly awaited the arrival of three special guests Saturday morning. Republicans Suzanne Crouch, Connie Lawson and Kelly Mitchell arrived in Goshen […]

  • Gov. Pence releases radio ad endorsing GOP statewide candidates

    Listen to Indiana Gov. Mike Pence’s radio ad endorsing Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Auditor of State Suzanne Crouch and Treasurer of State candidate Kelly Mitchell at http://www.indgop.org/sites/default/files/MIR-14-IN-IRSC-001R.mp3.

  • Sen. Dan Coats: Don't take away anti-terror tools

    Following the 9/11 attacks, the American people demanded that the intelligence community have the capability to “connect the dots” and prevent terrorist attacks. Enacting major changes that diminish the very […]

  • Lessons from one year on the campaign trail

    Approximately one year ago — Oct. 14, 2013 — I made one of the biggest decisions of my life. I decided to run for the office of Indiana Treasurer of State. In […]

  • GOP calls out Beth White for violating well-known election law

    GOP calls out Beth White for violating well-known election law Chairman Tim Berry questions how voters can trust White to oversee the integrity of the election process INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 22, […]

  • Kelly Mitchell is right choice for treasurer

    Just about everyone knows Illinois is a state in serious financial trouble. Their citizens are faced with billions of dollars in unfunded pension liabilities for teachers, police, firefighters and state […]

  • GOP Statehouse candidates expected in Washington

    A trio of statewide candidates are expected to bring their campaign to Washington Monday morning. Indiana Republican candidates have launched the “Experience and Transparency Tour.” That tour will be at […]

  • Develop Pre-K the Indiana Way

    Earlier this year our state made history by approving the first state-funded, pre-kindergarten grant program for low-income families in Indiana. The General Assembly enacted bipartisan legislation to launch a five-county […]

  • Want to see U.S. House candidates Rep. Jackie Walorski and Joe Bock debate?

    Want to see U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski and Democratic challenger Joe Bock together, live and in the flesh? You’ll have to travel to Wabash at the southern end of the 2nd District, where […]

  • Indiana’s Mike Pence is reducing government waste and expanding private employment opportunities for Hoosiers

    We have an especially strong tradition in this regard in Indiana, from Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith’s well-documented competitive outsourcing initiatives in the 1990s, to Governor Mitch Daniels’ use of allotment […]

  • Uniting to end teen smoking

    LOUISVILLE — Even as rates are dropping, attorneys general from both sides of the Ohio River stood in solidarity on the issue of youth smoking with medical professionals and teenagers. […]

  • Indiana Republicans host early voting rallies

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The November election is less than one month away and on Tuesday Indiana Republicans worked to get out the vote. Organizers called it their Experience and Transparency […]

  • Luke Messer – Military Families Under Threat From The Islamic State

    Listen to Congressman Luke Messer on Garrison radio talkshow at http://www.wibc.com/blogs/garrison/segments-interviews/luke-messer-military-families-under-threat-islamic-state.  

  • Coats eyes Republican majority in US Senate

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Republican Sen. Dan Coats says a GOP takeover of the U.S. Senate in next month’s election could lead to greater cooperation with the White House. […]

  • Governor: Indiana Prepared For Ebola Response

    News Release   Indianapolis — Governor Mike Pence today joined leadership of the Indiana State Department of Health, including incoming State Health Commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams, for a webcast with […]

  • Stutzman, Walorski back RV industry with bill

    Reps. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, and Jackie Walorski, R-2nd, announced Thursday they have introduced legislation aimed at preventing recreational vehicles from being regulated as manufactured housing. The RV industry, which is […]

  • Lawson to kids: Participate in mock elections

    INDIANAPOLIS – Secretary of State Connie Lawson is encouraging parents, educators, and students to participate in the National Student/Parent Mock Election to learn more about elections. Lawson was appointed by […]

  • Early voting rally held in South Bend

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Tuesday was the first day of early voting in Indiana, and on Wednesday, politicians in South Bend held an early voting rally in downtown. Officials were […]

  • Mike Pence in the Great White North

    It’s easy for governors to grab splashy headlines with job hunting trips to far-flung countries. But the trip Gov. Mike Pence took today demonstrates the importance of looking a little […]

  • Connie Lawson Warning Seniors about Identity Theft

    Vanderburgh County seniors get a lesson in identity protection.   Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is touring Evansville letting the elderly know how to keep their money in their […]

  • GOP candidates rally support for early voting in South Bend

    SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Oct. 8, 2014) – State and local Republican candidates hosted an early vote rally today in South Bend. Indiana Republican Party Chairman Tim Berry, Auditor of State […]

  • Sen. Coats: Airstrikes aren’t enough to end war on ISIS

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Senator Dan Coats was in Fort Wayne Tuesday and he talked with NewsChannel 15 about the war on ISIS.  He gave his opinion on the President’s strategy […]

  • Governor Pence Leading Jobs Mission to Canada to Attract Business Investment Opportunities

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Governor Mike Pence will lead a delegation of Hoosier business officials Wednesday on a jobs and economic development mission to Toronto, strengthening Indiana’s economic ties with Canada […]

  • Crouch Launches First TV ad

    Click here to watch the first TV ad from Auditor of State Suzanne Crouch. Crouch has worked tirelessly to protect Hoosier tax dollars and improve transparency in government.    

  • Pence Discusses Supreme Court Marriage Decision

    Governor Pence’s Statement Regarding U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision Regarding Same-sex Marriage in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement. “I will always believe in the […]

  • GOP statewide ticket to launch ‘Experience and Transparency Tour’

    INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 6, 2014) – Indiana Republican statewide candidates are set to launch their “Experience and Transparency Tour” aimed at rallying Hoosiers to cast their votes ahead of the November […]

  • National textbook scam reaches Indiana schools

    A scam textbook company is targeting schools in Indiana, sending them phony invoices for products they never purchased or received. Schools from across the state have reported complaints to Indiana […]

  • Indiana Rep. Susan Brooks pushes for more women in politics

    An Indiana congresswoman active in efforts to get more women involved in politics says female voters wouldn’t necessarily choose Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. Republican Rep. Susan Brooks says she […]

  • Pence Set to Meet With HHS Secretary

    The Indiana Hospital Association eagerly awaits the outcome of today’s planned meeting between Governor Mike Pence and US Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell on our state’s […]

  • Dr. Bucshon to Greet President Obama on Friday

    On Friday, Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. will greet President Obama at the Evansville Airport and personally deliver a letter to the President containing an invitation to tour a Hoosier coal […]

  • Dan Coats: Protecting homeland from terrorist threats

    There are various estimates of how many Americans, Europeans and citizens of other countries have traveled to the Middle East to fight with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria […]

  • Crouch Announces Next Phase of Indiana Transparency Portal

    Ever wonder where your tax money is going? Indiana officials are trying to give Hoosiers a better idea on how their money is being spent.   State Auditor Suzanne Crouch […]

  • Zoeller initiatives deserve to become law in 2015

    Most Hoosiers will never find themselves victims of serious crime, fortunately, but nearly every resident is at risk for the consumer scams Attorney General Greg Zoeller is targeting with proposed […]

  • New program aims to keep inmates from reoffending

    A new prison program aimed at reducing Indiana’s recidivism rate will provide low-level, first-time offenders in character and faith-based programming, job training and other tools, Gov. Mike Pence said Thursday. […]

  • Goshen veteran's family speaks out about poor treatment at local VA clinic

    A Goshen veteran is fighting for his life at an Indianapolis VA hospital after a three-month ordeal that his family blames on poor treatment at a local VA clinic. Erik […]

  • Stutzman Hosting Local Military Academies Information Session

    The office of Congressman Marlin Stutzman announces a session will be held in Warsaw for students who are interested in attending a military academy. The session will be held from […]

  • Indiana AG proposes home contractor registry

    Indiana residents looking to hire contractors for home repair or remodeling projects would be able to search a state registry that’s among a package of legislative proposals Attorney General Greg […]

  • Attorney General Greg Zoeller Presents Integrity Proposal

    Proposed laws to protect whistleblowers and to make stealing public funds more difficult will be introduced in the General Assembly next year. Attorney General Greg Zoeller presented the package of […]

  • Pence appoints leader for new Indiana data system

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has appointed a new director for the state’s centralized government data system focusing on job training. Pence says Jeffrey Hudnall will be the […]

  • Coats waiting to hear Obama's war plan

    Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., is waiting on a war plan from the White House before he will support or oppose the possible deployment of U.S. ground forces for combat in […]

  • Social media campaign aims to prevent suicides

    INDIANAPOLIS – A leading Indiana legislator wants teens to know they can get help when things look bleak. State Sen. Jim Merritt, R-Indianapolis, announced a new social media campaign Friday in […]

  • Pence's information hub will put data to new uses

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence’s rollout of a new, $9 million government management system earlier this month focused a fair amount on its bells and whistles. But underlying the […]

  • Stutzman favors ground forces in Mideast fight

    Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, said Thursday he supports sending U.S. ground troops to fight the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Asked in an interview at what point, if any, […]

  • Indiana’s goal: use data to reimagine education

    If Indiana starts now, Steve Braun thinks the state could be the first to take a serious run at using its education system to dramatically cut unemployment.  The Zionsville Republican […]

  • Timothy Neese of Elkhart receives highest honor given by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence

    State Representative Tim Neese (R-Elkhart) has been awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest honor the Governor of Indiana can bestow. Neese received the award from Governor Mike Pence Wednesday, Sept. 24, for his service to […]

  • Advocates seek fast approval of Ind. Medicaid plan

    Health care advocates and industry lobbyists are asking the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for speedy approval of the state’s request for a Medicaid expansion. Leaders from the Indiana […]

  • AG Zoeller: Drop-off unused prescription drugs Saturday

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller encourages Indiana residents to dispose of any unused or unwanted medications during the next National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Sept. 27. Drop-off […]

  • Pence addresses Indiana’s pilot pre-K program

    Wednesday was the first face to face meeting of Indiana’s pilot pre-K program with representatives from the five selected counties. Governor Mike Pence addressed the meeting and later spoke about […]

  • Representatives Upton, Walorski voice support of bipartisan fight against ISIS

    WASHINGTON President Barack Obama says the participation of five Arab nations in airstrikes against militants in Syria “makes it clear to the world this is not America’s fight alone.” Obama says […]

  • Governor Pence Meets with Educators, Workforce Leaders in Lafayette

    Indianapolis – Today, teachers, career and technical educators, guidance counselors and employers gathered at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA) in Lafayette with a shared goal of connecting Hoosier students […]

  • GOP bill would change Visa Waiver Program

    Sen. Dan Coats (R-Ind.) has introduced a bill that seeks to strengthen border security in the face of the threat from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).  Thousands […]

  • Zoeller alleges nonprofits did not make proper use of donations

    INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller recently filed a lawsuit in Allen County Circuit Court against a group of Fort Wayne residents who formed nonprofit organizations that […]

  • Tour highlights importance of river transportation

    NEWBURGH, Ind. — Understanding the importance of the country’s waterways was a goal of a recent tour along the Ohio River. Nearly 200 people gathered in Newburgh for the annual […]

  • Pence: 'Business as Usual' on Toll Road

    Indianapolis, Ind. — The Indiana Finance Authority today issued the following statement regarding the bankruptcy filing by the ITR Concession Company LLC to restructure its debt obligations to a lender […]

  • Lawson champions new voting to honor veterans

    Secretary of State Connie Lawson recently launched the Vote in Honor of a Veteran program. This program is designed to help Hoosiers share a story about the role that service […]

  • New app puts voter registration in palm of hand

    A voter registration application for mobile devices is one of two new programs from Secretary of State Connie Lawson aimed at encouraging Hoosiers to register to vote before the Oct. […]

  • Absentee voting deadlines approaching for Nov. 4 election

    Elections are coming up, but not everybody can make it to the polls on Election Day. If you’re planning to vote absentee in the upcoming general election, here’s what you […]

  • Indiana plans campaign to reduce infant deaths

    INDIANAPOLIS – A state agency is preparing a multimedia campaign aimed at trying to reduce Indiana’s high infant mortality rate. The State Department of Health plans spending $1.3 million on […]

  • State Police switching to online gun permit system

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana State Police are switching to an online gun permitting system that will bring end to the era of paper applications for those permits. The new system that […]

  • Bucshon Hosting Vincennes Job Fair

    (VINCENNES) – 8th District Congressman Larry Bucshon will be hosting a Job Fair October 9th at the Green Activities Center on the Vincennes University Campus. The event is scheduled from […]

  • Zoeller sues nonprofits, says they falsely collect money they say will go to veterans

    Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has filed a lawsuit in Allen County Circuit Court against a group of Fort Wayne residents who have formed nonprofit organizations falsely claiming to benefit […]

  • Pence lauds efforts of Kokomo Area Career Center

    Gov. Mike Pence joked that students from the Kokomo Area Career Center should take notes as he spoke about the business environment they will one day be a part of […]

  • Sen. Coats: US Needs 'Clarity,' Support in ISIS Fight

    Republicans question how President Barack Obama’s campaign against the Islamic State (ISIS) will succeed, since his administration has not provided “clarity” about how he intends to defeat the terrorist organization, […]

  • Gary leaders applaud start of building demolition program

    GARY — As the crane tore down the back porch of a three-story house on Virginia Street, Gary and state officials cheered the city’s first demolition Tuesday funded by the […]

  • January Snowstorm Grants Surpass $1 Million Mark; Governor Pence Says More to Come

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence announced today that more than a million dollars in federal grants has been obligated so far to help local and state government and other organizations […]

  • Bucshon talks to area farmers

    Congressman Larry Bucshon made a stop at R and M Myers Farms in northern part of the Daviess County on Friday to discuss the proposed Environmental Protection Agency “Waters of […]

  • U.S. Rep. Walorski touts new law letting locals shape federal jobs training programs

    LAFAYETTE — U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski is touting a new U.S. law that gives local officials more control in shaping federal jobs training programs in light of apparent growing demand in northern Indiana […]

  • AG Zoeller urges Hoosier teens to be generation that ends teen smoking

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is teaming up with Legacy® and youth groups across the state to help end teen smoking, as part of a bold national youth […]

  • Company to cut ribbon on new HQ in Fort Wayne

    Fort Wayne, Ind. — Governor Mike Pence will join executives from VOSS Automotive, a vehicle fuel line and connector manufacturer, on Tuesday at 11 a.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony […]

  • Officials urging emergency preparedness

    Health officials are urging Indiana residents to be prepared to survive natural disasters when they occur. The Indiana State Department of Health says September is National Preparedness Month. A national […]

  • Company plans $73.5M factory in Boone County

    JAMESTOWN, Ind. – A Japanese auto parts supplier says it plans to invest $73.5 million in a 151,000-square-foot manufacturing plant near Interstate 74 in Jamestown. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. […]

  • Indiana, Kentucky Leaders to Dedicate Bridge

    MADISON, Ind. – A public ceremony to dedicate the new Milton-Madison Bridge is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, October 1 in Madison, Indiana. The governors from Indiana and Kentucky […]

  • Todd Young: US "shouldn't rush into" military action

    WASHINGTON – Indiana Rep. Todd Young is holding back from endorsing President Barack Obama’s strategy for fighting the Islamic State terrorists in Iraq and Syria. The Hoosier Republican, who represents […]

  • Stutzman Supports Employee Health Care Protection Act

    U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued the following statement on H.R. 3522, the Employee Health Care Protection Act. “Today, I was proud to stand with both small businesses and wage earners […]

  • Dan Coats says Obama speech is welcome policy reversal

    WASHINGTON – Indiana Sen. Dan Coats has been a long-time critic of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy, but he called Wednesday night’s address to the nation on the Islamic State’s […]

  • AG Zoeller: New DEA guidelines give public more options to dispose of prescription drugs

    New guidelines released by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give consumers more ways to safely and conveniently dispose of prescription drugs, said Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller. The […]

  • Indiana auditor posts state assets online

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State Auditor Suzanne Crouch is touting a new search engine that allows residents to examine Indiana’s $13 billion in assets. Click here to read more.   

  • Gov. Mike Pence Will Be In Bedford Today

    (BEDFORD) – Governor Mike Pence and former Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, now of Radius Indiana, will join Bedford City and other state officials this afternoon for a public groundbreaking ceremony […]

  • Eight Hoosier lawmakers named AFBF Friend of Farm Bureau

    Late Tuesday Indiana Farm Bureau announced that eight members of Indiana’s congressional delegation have been named “Friend of Farm Bureau,” an award given by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). […]

  • Pence Launches Technology, Performance Hub

    Indianapolis – Today, Governor Pence announced the completion of the Management and Performance Hub (MPH) Technology Center. The Technology Center, which houses the work of the Governor’s Management and Performance Hub […]

  • Gov. Pence Pens Presidential Letter on EPA Regulations

    Indiana Governor Mike Pence continues to push back against the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed carbon dioxide regulations. Pence penned a letter to President Obama, along with 14 other U.S. governors, […]

  • Local VA offers hope for a nationwide turnaround

    The nationwide concern about the quality of medical care overseen by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was neither misplaced nor overblown. Problems have proven deep and shocking. The revelations […]

  • Program giving blighted neighborhoods new start gets underway on east side

    INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 8, 2014) – A brand new effort to clean up blighted Indiana neighborhoods is now underway, as officials gathered for the first of many demolitions as part of […]

  • Pence, other governors meet with Japanese trade officials

    Governors from five Midwest states joined Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday in meetings with Japanese governors, officials, and company executives for the annual gathering of the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association. […]

  • Governor Pence Statement on Passing of Merrillville Police Officer Nickolaus Schultz

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement on the passing of Merrillville Police Officer Nickolaus Schultz, who lost his life in the line of duty this weekend. “I […]

  • Indiana School Leaders and Job Creators Describe Harmful Effects of President’s Health Care Law

    WASHINGTON, D.C. | September 5, 2014 –The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN), held a field hearing in Greenfield, Indiana to examine the health care […]

  • State aims to avoid low voter turnout

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s top elections official and leaders of both political parties are turning to traditional and social media and door-to-door visits in hopes of getting more residents to vote in […]

  • Board of Education OKs New Teaching License

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The State Board of Education (SBOE) adopted final Rules for Education Preparation and Accountability (REPA III) in regards to school leadership, teacher and staff licensure and […]

  • Some schools say new health care law too expensive

    GREENFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Members of Congress will meet in Indiana Thursday to talk about the impact of the federal health care law specifically on businesses and schools. The House Committee on Education […]

  • Governor Pence Names James Huston as Commissioner of Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today named James Huston as Commissioner of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). Huston will fill the current vacancy on the IURC created by the […]

  • Appeals Court: Right to Work law is constitutional

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Indiana’s Right to Work law does not violate federal labor laws. The split decision from a three-judge panel in Chicago […]

  • Greg Zoeller: A check on federal authority

    Recently some have questioned why the State of Indiana has brought lawsuits against our federal government. While this litigation is adversarial by nature, it is a necessary part of our […]

  • Governor Pence Supports Decision to Place Sculpture Honoring Fallen Heroes in Whitewater Memorial State Park

    Indianapolis –In response to interest in the placement of a sculpture which includes a cross at Whitewater Memorial State Park, Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement. “I fully support […]

  • Governor Pence Appoints Daniel Huge as Treasurer of the State of Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS— Governor Mike Pence appointed Daniel Huge to serve in an interim capacity as Treasurer of the State of Indiana following today’s resignation of Richard Mourdock. Mourdock’s term runs through […]

  • Nine Indiana high schools get top ranking

    INDIANAPOLIS – Nine Indiana high schools were included in a new list of the best high schools in the country. The ranking was compiled by national publication The Daily Beast. The […]

  • Rep. Bucshon provides GOP response to President

    Every Saturday for the last 30 years or so the president of the United States has made a brief address to the nation and the opposing political party has also […]

  • Governor Pence Statement on the Renewal of Indiana’s No Child Left Behind Waiver

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence released the following statement today regarding the renewal of Indiana’s waiver under No Child Left Behind, which preserves the flexibility school districts need as they […]

  • Proposed law would protect Indiana National Guard, reserve military personnel while on active duty

    Indiana residents serving in Indiana National Guard and state U.S. military reserve units could receive lower mortgage and vehicle loan rates and other protections through a proposed Indiana Service Member’s […]

  • State Awards Communities Grants to Ease Blight

    News Release INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann today announced that seven Indiana applicants have received a combined award of over $6 million to help prevent avoidable foreclosures by […]

  • Hamilton, Coats Call For Clearer Anti-ISIS Language

    The rise of the radical group calling itself The Islamic State is sparking calls for a clearer strategy to keep the violence in Iraq from reaching U.S. shores. Former Indiana […]

  • Indiana is one of 14 states chosen for training system to meet state’s economic needs

    The National Governor’s Association Center for Best Practices recently announced the selection of Indiana as one of 14 states to participate in its policy academy aimed at aligning education and […]

  • RNC Co-Chair Sharon Day fires up Indiana’s GOP volunteers

    INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 28, 2014) – Many of Indiana’s Republican women volunteers received a loud and clear message today from Republican National Committee (RNC) Co-Chair Sharon Day – “get fired up!” Indiana […]

  • College students get web messages about Lifeline Law

    INDIANAPOLIS – Students returning to several Indiana colleges will be blasted with social media messages reminding them to call 911 to help friends who are in trouble, even if they’ve […]

  • DAV names Banks legislator of the year

    INDIANAPOLIS (WANE)- The Disabled American Veterans recently presented Columbia City state Senator Jim Banks with its Legislator of the Year award. Banks received the award for his efforts to establish […]

  • Pence Touts Indiana's Fiscal Stability

    Speaking with 93 WIBC’s Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Pence says Indiana’s strong balance sheet is the reason tens of thousands of new jobs are coming to the state as well as a […]

  • Dan Coats: Indiana should be the model for Washington D.C.

    MUNCIE, INDIANA – U.S. Sen. Dan Coats thought a congressional budget report that money would run out for entitlements like Social Security and Medicare in a decade would be bigger news. […]

  • Lawmakers propose plan to protect military members

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — State lawmakers are proposing a new plan that is aimed at increasing consumer protections for members of the military. Tuesday morning, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and […]

  • Communities Land Millions For Water Projects

    Indianapolis, Ind. — Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann today announced that twelve Indiana communities are receiving grants totaling over $5.4 million for projects through the Wastewater and Drinking Water Program managed […]

  • Gov. Pence Continues Push For High State Reserve

    Governor Mike Pence says he’s working on the spending plan he’ll present to legislators in five months, and he is insisting on a reserve of one-eighth the total state spending […]

  • Rep. Jackie Walorski to open Elkhart campaign office Tuesday

    The grand opening of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski’s Elkhart campaign office will be held on Tuesday, August 19th. Campaign staff and volunteers will be on hand making phone calls to voters. […]

  • Lawson: Indiana voter lists being updated

    Secretary of State Connie Lawson recently gave an update on the results of the voter list refresh project, according to a press release. In June, the Secretary of State Election […]

  • Governor Pence to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Evansville on Wednesday

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence will hold a town hall meeting with constituents in Evansville on Wednesday, August 20. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Details below.   […]

  • Congressman Luke Messer votes to reform the VA and provide veterans better access to care

    Today, Congressman Luke Messer voted for the Veterans’ Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 3230).  This bill reforms the Veterans Administration (VA) and provides better access to quality care […]

  • Indiana Attorney General urges protection against phone scams

    Attorney General Greg Zoeller is urging Indiana residents to be aware of an increase in phone scams. Zoeller says scammers are calling people with offers of low interest rates and other […]

  • Indiana comes through for special-needs children

    On behalf of the 87 member agencies of the Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy (IARCA) and the children they serve, we want to thank Gov. Mike Pence and […]

  • Tri-State City Receives 'Stellar Community' Status

    One tri-state community is being recognized as a stellar community. While speaking at the State Fair in Indianapolis today, Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann announced that the city of Huntingburg would […]

  • Lawson Rolls Out Financial Literacy Program

    Secretary of State Connie Lawson has launched the Indiana MoneyWise financial literacy program. This program, formerly known as Indiana Investment Watch, is focused on improving Hoosiers’ financial literacy and protecting […]

  • Plymouth Vietnam vets meet with congresswoman Jackie Walorski

    PLYMOUTH –After decades of neglect and oversight, it seems Uncle Sam is finally turning his ear, making good on the promise to take care of soldiers returning from war.  The […]

  • AGs ask for tough e-cigarette regulations

    The attorneys general of Indiana and Illinois are seeking to deter youth smoking through strict regulations on the marketing, advertising and use of flavors in electronic cigarettes. Indiana Republican Greg […]

  • State finds more than 700k inaccurate voter records

    More than 700,000 Hoosier voter registration records are set to be marked “inactive,” after a second attempt by Secretary of State Connie Lawson failed to confirm registration data. Earlier this […]

  • Governor makes appointments to Native American Affairs Commission for first time since 2006

    Governor Mike Pence’s office announced Friday eight appointments to the Native American and Indian Affairs Commission, marking the first appointments by a governor since 2006. The last time the group met […]

  • Aisin to invest $30 million

    Gov. Mike Pence helped Aisin officials and community leaders break ground Wednesday for a new 100,000-square-foot Aisin Chemical Indiana LLC plant in Crothersville. Officials with ACIN, a Japan-based supplier of […]

  • Messer endorsed by state, U.S. chambers of commerce

    INDIANAPOLIS–U.S. Sixth District Representative Luke Messer and three fellow Republican members of Congress received endorsements from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Messer, Todd Rokita […]

  • Families Honored at State Fair for their Agricultural Heritage

    Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Ted McKinney today presented 55 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment  to Indiana agriculture. To […]

  • Indiana Reports Economic Development Record For 2014

    Indiana is experiencing a record-breaking start to economic development this year, according to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. The IEDC has announced 173 companies it has worked with so far this […]

  • State to Honor Hoosier Homesteaders

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Ted McKinney will offer remarks and honor 55 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in […]

  • Brooks: Plan Supports Overburdened States, Addresses Humanitarian and Security Needs

    Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) released the following statement after voting in favor of the House proposal to reunite unaccompanied minors crossing the southern border with their families in their […]

  • Secretary Of State Connie Lawson Will Visit Bedford Thursday

    Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson will be in Bedford Thursday at 2:30pm to meet with business owners. Secretary Lawson will be discussing crowdfunding and the agency’s new “one stop […]

  • State Announces ‘Indiana Grown’ Commissioners

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann today announced the appointments for the Indiana Grown Initiative Commission. The ten appointees are: Bob White – Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.  Cheryl Carter […]

  • GOP finds Bayh, Hogsett, unrecognizable

    Indiana Republicans recently sent their intern out to have a little fun with the possible candidacies of Democrats Joe Hogsett for Indianapolis mayor and Evan Bayh for governor. The intern […]

  • Coats op-ed: Here's what we need to do next with Putin, Ukraine

    The tragic death of 298 people on board Malaysian Airlines flight 17 in a wheat field in eastern Ukraine marks a moment when words of disapproval and expressions of grief […]

  • Pence's Playbook Nets Over 100,000 Jobs In Indiana

    There are some true leaders in the Heartland Tax Revolution, and their leadership creates high-impact results. Case in point: Indiana. Governor Mike Pence’s commitment to boosting his state’s economy is […]

  • Lt. Gov.: Education and infrastructure mean growth in Southern Indiana

    NEW ALBANY — She says Southern Indiana is primed for economic growth, but Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann said she thinks there’s more to do in the region to prepare for […]

  • Day 3: Governor Pence Concludes Successful UK Jobs Mission; Pleased with Success

    LONDON – Governor Mike Pence closed his third international jobs and economic development mission today by meeting in London with executives from a high-tech firm considering Indiana for its U.S. […]

  • Attorney General Urging Pharmacies to Join "Yellow Jug Old Drug" Program

    The Indiana Attorney General is encouraging pharmacies across the state to join in a program that offers a year-round, safe place to bring on unwanted medications.  Right now, police departments […]

  • In England, Pence pushes for increased aerospace investment in Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is on his second international economic development mission of the year — this time to London to highlight the state’s reputation in the aerospace […]

  • Dr. Bucshon Introduces Bill to Streamline Student Aid Process

    (Washington, D.C.) – Representative Larry Bucshon, a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, joined Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA), John Tierney (D-MA), Tim Bishop (D-NY), and Jared Polis […]

  • Leaders discuss heroin growth

    Elected officials from across Hamilton County and the state gathered together at Noblesville City Hall to discuss a growing issue in the community on July 1. U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks […]

  • Now Accepting Applications

    The deadline to apply for the 25th Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is Friday, Aug. 1.  The “Lugar Series” has sought to provide a  first-class leadership training […]

  • Governor Pence Receives Recommendations from Blue Ribbon Panel on Transportation Infrastructure

    Indianapolis, IN – Governor Mike Pence today accepted a report from the Blue Ribbon Panel on Transportation Infrastructure detailing recommendations for Indiana’s next generation of transportation infrastructure, including water, air, […]

  • Governor Pence Announces New Deputy Chiefs of Staff

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Today Governor Mike Pence named four new deputy chiefs of staff in his executive office to better serve agencies and the public.  Danielle McGrath will join the […]

  • Why the War on Poverty Failed & How We Can Win It

    Fine, I admit it, you caught us red-handed — the Republican Party is the party of the “rich.” More specifically and accurately, though, we are the party of those who […]

  • More than 700 jobs need to be filled

    GARY | More than 700 jobs are available, and many need to be filled now. Job seekers will get their chance to land those positions Thursday at the 2014 NW […]

  • Pence orders flags lowered

    NDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has declared this week an official period of mourning after the loss of three law enforcement officers in the line of duty over […]

  • Coats: Cyber Legislation a Step in Right Direction

    WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today made the following statement after the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence approved the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, a bill to improve our nation’s […]

  • Sen. Banks Announces Deployment to Afghanistan

    STATEHOUSE (July 8, 2014) — State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) announced today that he expects to be deployed to Afghanistan later this year as part of his service as […]

  • Sen. Merritt: Stopping Senseless Gun Crime

    STATEHOUSE (July 7, 2014) – “It was a tragic weekend in Indianapolis. A dedicated, life-long IMPD officer was shot to death, and seven Hoosiers were injured as a result of […]

  • IND gets 'Best Airport in North America' award

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis International Airport received a special award on Tuesday for being one of the best of the best. The organization Airports Council International named Indianapolis the […]

  • Tech company to add 400 jobs in Kokomo, Carmel

    KOKOMO — A California-based technology consulting company plans to expand its existing operations in Kokomo and Carmel, creating 400 new jobs by 2017, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. announced Monday. […]

  • Hoosier Lottery Reports Record Sales

    Indianapolis, Ind. — Hoosier Lottery officials today announced the Lottery has exceeded $1 billion in sales in a 12-month period, the highest in the Lottery’s 25-year history. The milestone surpasses […]

  • Fort Wayne, South Bend get funding to fight blight

    The city of Fort Wayne has been awarded $4.7 million and South Bend $1.6 million to help eliminate blighted and abandoned homes. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann announced the awards Thursday […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence to lead jobs mission to United Kingdom

    Gov. Mike Pence will lead a group of Hoosier business and community officials on a jobs and economic development mission to the United Kingdom next month. This five-day trip will […]

  • Conference: How can Indiana create better tax climate?

    Every type of tax will be examined and debated during a conference Tuesday that is attracting the likes of noted economist Arthur Laffer and tax reformer Grover Norquist. The goal […]

  • Video: Pence talks about Healthy Indiana Plan

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – An expansion of the Healthy Indiana Plan could mean health insurance for as many as 350,000 Hoosiers who currently don’t have it. But will it happen? Video: […]

  • New law could spark creation of more adult high schools in Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana could see the creation of more adult high schools across the state under to a new law that takes effect on July 1. House Bill 1028 authored by […]

  • Gov. Pence continues drumbeat for states' rights

    Gov. Mike Pence repeatedly invoked the name of former President Ronald Reagan, a champion of federalism, during a speech Friday. He called on renewed Republican leadership to not just cut […]

  • Pence Urges Secretary of Education to Renew Indiana's Waiver, Expresses Commitment to New Test and Accountability

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence spoke with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Thursday, June 12, regarding the status of the U.S. Department of Education’s work with the Indiana […]

  • Report: VA gave $100M in bonuses as vets awaited care

    ASBURY PARK, N.J. — Even as federal inspectors repeatedly warned that patient wait lists were having a detrimental impact on care, the troubled Veterans Affairs health system handed out $108.7 […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence outlines 'common sense' agenda

    Indiana is on the move, and Bloomington is leading the way, Gov. Mike Pence said Tuesday in Indiana University’s Alumni Hall. Pence spoke at the 2014 Governor’s Luncheon, presented by […]

  • GOP Delegates vote platform and ticket nominees

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – After a night full of speeches and celebrations, Indiana Republican delegates spent the second day of the convention tackling their platform at the Grand Wayne Convention […]

  • Governor Mike Pence wants to fight hunger on his birthday

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Indiana Governor Mike Pence is celebrating his birthday and wants others to help him celebrate by fighting hunger. The governor’s birthday wish is to help Hoosiers who […]

  • 2014 Republican Statewide Ticket

    Today, delegates who participated in the 2014 Indiana Republican State Convention nominated three statewide candidates who will be on the November ballot. Nominations included Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Auditor of […]

  • Donations to fight hunger will mark Gov. Mike Pence's 55th Birthday

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (June 4, 2014) – To honor Gov. Mike Pence’s 55th birthday on Saturday, the Indiana Republican Party is asking its state convention participants to donate to Community […]

  • Ballard to swear-in nearly 60 new IMPD officers

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As the city of Indianapolis deals with a rash of crime, nearly 60 new police officers are joining the force. Monday, Mayor Greg Ballard will be swearing-in […]

  • Congressman introduces legislation aimed at shielding schools from Affordable Care Act

    While school districts in Shelby County continue to be a part of a lawsuit against the IRS challenging the federal health care law and subsidies, a U.S. Congressman from Indiana […]

  • INDOT Announces Job Fair

    LaPorte, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces a job fair next week, on Wednesday, June 4th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (CST) at the INDOT Northwest […]

  • Indiana Young Republicans reflect on a Year of Results under New Leadership

    INDIANAPOLIS, May 28, 2014 — This month marks the one-year anniversary of the new administration of Indiana Federation of Young Republicans ushering in major changes, increased membership and record fundraising. “We started the […]

  • Fort Wayne council backs limits on city unions

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — The Fort Wayne City Council has voted to end collective bargaining for all city employees except police officers and firefighters. The council members voted 6-3 […]

  • For Walorski, VA Scandal Is More Than Political: It's Personal

    Rep. Jackie Walorski had waited patiently for her turn at the far end the dais, the part reserved for freshmen like herself. But when her time came to question the […]

  • AG's food drive generates $49k for food banks

    INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Greg Zoeller is declaring his March Against Hunger food drive a success. Zoeller says his charity drive collected $49,000 and roughly 8,200 pounds for state food banks […]

  • Indiana begins effort to trim bloated voter registration lists

    ndiana’s voter registration lists are bloated, state officials say, and they have started the long process to pare them down. The goal is to get rid of names of ineligible […]

  • State lawmakers to study ways to help medical device industry

    A move by state lawmakers to study ways to help  Indiana’s medical device industry could have impacts on the Bloomington area. And at least one medical device  manufacturer based in Bloomington — […]

  • Venue for Indiana GOP convention will allow guns

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — The main venue for the Indiana Republican state convention will allow delegates to bring guns with them after all. Party officials had said Fort Wayne’s […]

  • Congressman Messer appointed to House Financial Services Committee

    WASHINGTON—Tuesday, Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06) was officially appointed to serve on the House Committee on Financial Services. “Congressman Messer will be a valuable asset to the Financial Services Committee,” said […]

  • BSU hires 'experienced captain' from Maine

    MUNCIE — Ball State University’s board of trustees on Thursdayhired  an “experienced captain” to steer the university into a “cloudy future.” The trustees named Paul W. Ferguson, 61, currently the president […]

  • Indiana ranks 4th in nation in coal power

    INDIANAPOLIS – Coal-dependent Indiana, which gets 84 percent of its electricity from coal-fired power, ranks fourth in the nation behind West Virginia, Kentucky and Wyoming in the amount of its power […]

  • Stutzman has new chief of staff

    After his election in 2010, U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman hired John Hammond IV for his Washington, D.C., staff. On Wednesday, Stutzman announced he has chosen Hammond to run his office […]

  • Fort Wayne council debates scaling back or ending collective bargaining for city workers

    FORT WAYNE, Indiana — Hundreds of Fort Wayne city workers and others booed at times as City Council members discussed proposals to scale back or eliminate collective bargaining for city […]

  • State moves to update voter registration rolls

    Registered voters will begin receiving a postcard from the Indiana Secretary of State’s office this week as part of an effort to update voter rolls. “The Secretary of State is […]

  • Employers at Indiana job fair have 1,400 spots

    Positions for welders, cooks, carpenters, a bike technician, creative director, truck drivers, package handlers, engineers and sales associates could be filled by 59 companies during a job fair Tuesday hosted […]

  • Opinion: HIP 2.0 seeks to help low-income Hoosiers

    Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has decided to try Indiana state health care his way. To Pence’s credit, it reminds us of former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, who attempted multiple programs […]

  • Pence appoints Stephan chief utility regulator

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence has tapped Carol Stephan to lead the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Pence announced Tuesday that Stephan would take over leading the commission. Stephan was […]

  • Indianapolis makes its case to host Super Bowl in 2018

    ATLANTA – Indianapolis will be the final city making its pitch to host the 2018 Super Bowl this week. Eyewitness News has learned that Minneapolis will go first, followed by New […]

  • Indy to Host Planning Session in Drive for Constitutional Convention

    Delegates gather in Indianapolis next month to lay the groundwork for a constitutional convention. Indiana is one of more than 20 states to call for a convention to consider amending […]

  • Taxpayers must be priority No. 1 in collective bargaining debate

    With exquisitely masochistic timing, one of the nine unions representing city government employees has just made an eloquent argument for its own demise. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 723 […]

  • State launches new IN.gov site and app

    TERRE HAUTE — Indiana has launched the revamped IN.gov and the IN.gov iOS app. The new site places an emphasis on mobile users and offers a new feature that lets […]

  • RNC polls voters on candidate favorability

    A poll by the Republican National Committee includes Gov. Mike Pence and his predecessor, Mitch Daniels, among 32 prospective candidates for the party’s 2016 presidential nominations. The RNC is asking […]

  • State unemployment falls to 5.7%, private sector employment grows

    INDIANAPOLIS – The state’s unemployment rate continued to fall in April, marking nine months of decline in the Hoosier state. The state’s rate of 5.7 percent is below the national […]

  • Sidestepping Obamacare, Indiana finds new way to close coverage gap

    Indiana is coming up with a way to close the “coverage gap” for those just above the poverty level who are ineligible for subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. The […]

  • Governor receives plaudits in city visit

    FORT WAYNE – Feedback was generally positive Thursday following Gov. Mike Pence’s announcement of a new health care plan to cover Hoosiers left without options now. And many people lauded the […]

  • Gov. Pence optimistic feds will accept Medicaid alternative

    Indiana’s effort to cover uninsured residents through a state-run health program instead of an expansion of Medicaid took another step forward Thursday when Gov. Mike Pence unveiled a proposal that […]

  • Statement from Indiana GOP on HIP 2.0

    Indiana Republican Party State Chairman Tim Berry issued the following statement today on Gov. Mike Pence’s announcement to expand the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP): “The Healthy Indiana Plan is a […]

  • Senator moves to safeguard charities' tax exemption

    By Senator Dan Coats Since 2010, 623 Fort Wayne-area charities and nonprofit organizations have lost their tax-exempt status without adequate notification from the Internal Revenue Service. Across Indiana, 11,600 nonprofits […]

  • 10 a.m. TODAY – Gov. Pence to Announce State’s Plan to Cover Uninsured

    Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence will announce the State’s plan to expand the Healthy Indiana Plan as an alternative to Medicaid to cover uninsured individuals in Indiana. The announcement will […]

  • Indiana Gov. Pence to speak Friday in Jeffersonville

    INDIANAPOLIS – Members of the Indiana General Assembly will return for one day next month to make technical corrections to some key legislation they passed earlier this year. A criminal […]

  • Gov. Mike Pence to offer refined plan for Healthy Indiana program

    Gov. Mike Pence is scheduled to announce Thursday a refined proposal to expand the state’s Healthy Indiana Plan as an alternative to Medicaid to cover uninsured Hoosiers. The long-awaited announcement […]

  • Governor Details NYC Trip

    New York — Governor Mike Pence is leading a delegation of 14 Hoosiers on a jobs and economic development mission to New York City, promoting Indiana’s strong private sector job […]

  • Statement from Indiana GOP on Gov. Mike Pence’s new chief of staff

    Indiana Republican Party State Chairman Tim Berry issued the following statement on Gov. Mike Pence’s announcement today that Jim Atterholt will serve as chief of staff. “Jim’s breadth of experience […]

  • Ind. Congresswoman sends letter to President Obama

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – 15 members of Congress sent a letter to President Obama on Monday calling for the resignations of three top Veterans Affairs officials. The letter comes a week […]

  • It's true: Indiana lures Chicago home buyers, businesses

    Construction started on almost 5,000 new homes in the Chicago area in the 12 months that ended in March, but two of the top five communities weren’t even in Illinois. […]

  • Indiana Republican Party names new communications director

    INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Tim Berry today announced the addition of a new communications director to State Party staff. Berry selected Erin Reece who most recently served as […]

  • Weekly Republican Address: Featuring 14 Members of the House (including Rep. Todd Young)

    WASHINGTON, DC – In this week’s Republican address, the authors of more than a dozen House-passed jobs bills call on President Obama and Senate Democrats to act and match the House’s […]

  • Brooks Statement on Appointment to Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi

    May 9, 2014  Press Release Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) released the following statement after being asked to serve on the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack […]

  • U.S. Rep. Walorski is the most popular official serving Elkhart County, followed by Sheriff Rogers and Prosecutor Hill

    The most popular elected official in Elkhart County? That would be U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, the Republican from the Jimtown area who represents north central Indiana in the U.S. House. The […]

  • Chief Executive Magazine: 2014 10 Best States For Business All Led By GOP Governors

    Fresh off the heels of GOP Governors dominating the “Top Competitive States”rankings from Site Selection Magazine, come the new rankings today of the “2014 Best States For Business” from Chief Executive Magazine. […]

  • Alumna Susan W. Brooks to Deliver Commencement for IU McKinney School of Law

    McKinney to award 322 degrees during May 10 ceremony INDIANAPOLIS — Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks, J.D.’85, will deliver the commencement address for graduates from the Indiana University Robert. H. McKinney […]

  • Representative Messer on Common Core and Charter Schools

  • Thanks and Congrats

    I am sure our candidates, our volunteers and our election workers needed a little extra coffee this morning, but that is a small price to pay for a hard-fought campaign […]

  • Indiana Supreme Court Sides with Mayor Ballard on Redistricting

    The Indiana Supreme Court on Wednesday determined that a disputed redistricting map drawn by Indianapolis City-County Council Republicans in 2011 was legal and should stand. The court unanimously sent the […]

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