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Indiana lawmakers are scrambling to backpedal as a fierce backlash has taken hold against Republican Governor Mike Pence since he signed into law legislation that effectively permits discrimination against people…more»

The ink barely dried from Governor Mike Pence’s pen when word came that Indiana is already feeling negative economic impacts of a highly controversial bill that would legalize discrimination in…more»

A new report from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis highlights the recent economic struggles of Hoosiers. Indiana ranked 39th in the United States in terms of per capita income…more»

Barely a week ago, a group of local community activists, elected officials, and LGBT allies were celebrating the third year anniversary of the passage of South Bend’s Human Rights Ordinance.…more»

Senator Dan Coats announced today that he will not seek re-election in 2016, creating a mad scramble among potential candidates for a seat that could determine which party controls the…more»

The Indiana House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday that would shield individuals, businesses and other organizations who object to a law based on their religion. The bill —…more»

The Indiana Toll Road may soon have a new operator. The Australian-based IFM Investors has agreed to purchase the remaining 66 years on the lease that the state of Indiana…more»

Folks, who know me well, know I love history. History is a great teacher – and what happened earlier this week in the Indiana House of Representatives reminded me of…more»

Senator Joe Donnelly introduced a bill today that would give qualified members of the National Guard and Reserve a hiring preference for federal civil service jobs. The federal civil service…more»

Indiana will continue its Sunday ban on alcohol sales at retail. The news comes after a bill to legalize Sunday alcohol sales stalled in the Indiana House. The issue will…more»