Quick reads

Free, reduced-price lunch program continues during summer

Staff Report The Statehouse File.com INDIANAPOLIS – More than one million children in low-income families in Indiana qualify for free or reduced…

Manufacturing companies announce job creation in Franklin

By Megan Banta TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Two auto bearings manufacturing companies announced Friday that they will expand their current operations in Franklin,…

BMV warns Hoosiers of inappropriate phone solicitations

Staff Report TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles warned Hoosier drivers Friday of inappropriate phone solicitations regarding insurance rates. “My…

May monthly revenue report released

Staff Report TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Sales tax collections in May exceeded projections for the first time since February, according to the monthly…

State increases Medicaid reimbursements

By John Sittler TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Medicaid reimbursement rates for Hoosier health care providers are set to increase, Gov. Mike Pence announced…

Long-time Indiana Farm Bureau lobbyist to retire

By Megan Banta TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Bob Kraft, director of state government relations for Indiana Farm Bureau, will retire at the end…

Pence announces new health care shopping tool for state employees

Staff Report TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence encouraged state employees Tuesday to learn more about Castlight, the newest benefit for state…

Issues

Ritz reveals plans to boost counseling, outreach for Indiana schools

By Megan Banta TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – State Superintendent Glenda Ritz on Tuesday told high school counselors about two initiatives focused on revamping…

Teachers deliver pro-Common Core letter to Ritz

Teachers deliver pro-Common Core letter to Ritz

By Megan Banta TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis teachers on Tuesday delivered a letter urging state Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz to…

State’s high court stays out of legislative fine dispute, doesn’t order refunds

By John Sittler TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that it was inappropriate to intervene in a legislative dispute…

New law allows non-nurse midwives to practice in Indiana

By Ellie Price TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana will become the 28th state to legalize and regulate midwifery when a new law goes…

Pence gives agencies new goals, incentives to meet them

By Olivia Covington TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence will allow key state agencies to spend 2 percent more next year if…

Elections

Marion Mayor Wayne Seybold announces his campaign for state treasurer

By Ellie Price TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Wayne Seybold, mayor of Marion, Ind. and a former Olympian, announced his…

Democrats formally elect new state chairman John Zody

Staff report TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Democrats on Saturday elected new officers, including Chairman John Zody, a political…

Republicans reelect Holcomb to be state chairman

Staff report TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Republican Party on Wednesday reelected its chairman – and other officers…

People

Video: What did your father teach you?

Here’s a look at what a few Hoosiers say they learned from their dads… Father’s Day: What dad…

Indiana governor and former governor recognize Indiana Medal of Honor recipient

By Ellie Price TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence and former Gov. Joe Kernan honored Sammy Davis, Indiana’s…

Pence appoints new DNR director from within agency’s ranks

Staff report TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence has appointed Cameron Clark to serve as the director of…

Nation

Indiana restaurateurs use poll to push for immigration reform

By John Sittler TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – A coalition of Indiana leaders and restaurateurs announced their support…

Senate votes to pursue national constitutional convention to protect states’ rights

By Tim Grimes TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Senate President Pro Tem David Long said he hopes legislation…

Senate leader calls for federal constitutional convention over commerce clause

By Jessica Wray TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Senate President Pro Tem David Long, R-Fort Wayne, said Thursday…

Commentary

Commentary: It’s a little late to cry about your liberties

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz IndyPoltics.Org I have to admit to being somewhat amused by the recent outrage…

Commentary: Court could solve same-sex marriage dilemma for GOP leaders

By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Politicians and the courts have this little game they like…

Analysis: Ethics rules are good as their enforcement

By Lesley Weidenbener TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – I’ve always been a little skeptical about whether so-called cooling…

Video

Video: What did your father teach you?

Here’s a look at what a few Hoosiers say they learned from their dads… Father’s Day:…

Video & story: Hundreds meet at fairgrounds for Indiana State Fair job fair

By Megan Banta TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Jay Harbison cleaned the aisles in the cow barn at…

Indiana governor and former governor recognize Indiana Medal of Honor recipient

By Ellie Price TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence and former Gov. Joe Kernan honored Sammy…