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Now on the site (and the app!) full coverage of the day's drama—and there was drama at the Indiana Statehouse today.
12/03/2025

Now on the site (and the app!) full coverage of the day's drama—and there was drama at the Indiana Statehouse today.

After months of pushing their Republican colleagues to abandon redistricting and address cost-of-living issues for Hoosi...
12/03/2025

After months of pushing their Republican colleagues to abandon redistricting and address cost-of-living issues for Hoosiers, Democratic lawmakers in the Indiana House attempted on Tuesday to change the focus of the early session to the economy.

After months of pushing their Republican colleagues to abandon redistricting and address cost-of-living issues for Hoosiers, Democratic lawmakers in the Indiana House attempted on Tuesday to change the focus of

Over and over, critics of Indiana House Republicans’ proposed new congressional map were met with the same phrase from R...
12/02/2025

Over and over, critics of Indiana House Republicans’ proposed new congressional map were met with the same phrase from Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, at Tuesday’s hours-long hearing of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee.

Over and over, critics of Indiana House Republicans’ proposed new congressional map were met with the same phrase from Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, at Tuesday’s hours-long hearing of the House

We've passed the five-hour mark in the House Elections Committee discussing redistricting. Public testimony has ended, s...
12/02/2025

We've passed the five-hour mark in the House Elections Committee discussing redistricting. Public testimony has ended, several Democratic amendments have been denied, now final comments. "What's happening here is not normal," says Rep. Matt Pierce.

“These maps were drawn for a political advantage"—that's the refrain so far in the House Elections and Apportionment Com...
12/02/2025

“These maps were drawn for a political advantage"—that's the refrain so far in the House Elections and Apportionment Committee, meeting now in the House chamber. You can watch it live at the General Assembly website: iga.in.gov.

On Monday, the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse was filled with protestors who overflowed into the top two floors,...
12/02/2025

On Monday, the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse was filled with protestors who overflowed into the top two floors, phrases like “Leave our maps alone” and “Stop the power grab” echoing across the halls.

On Monday, the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse was filled with protestors who overflowed into the top two floors, phrases like “Leave our maps alone” and “Stop the power

On Monday afternoon at the Indiana Statehouse, the House voted to move forward House Bill 1032, which would redraw the s...
12/02/2025

On Monday afternoon at the Indiana Statehouse, the House voted to move forward House Bill 1032, which would redraw the state’s congressional districts in favor of the Republican Party in time for the 2026 general election.

On Monday afternoon at the Indiana Statehouse, the House voted to move forward House Bill 1032, which would redraw the state’s congressional districts in favor of the Republican Party in

Commentary from John Krull
12/01/2025

Commentary from John Krull

Sometimes, basic decency asserts itself in unexpected places.

The House just gaveled in. You can watch live by going to iga.in.gov. Look for the calendar in the right-hand column and...
12/01/2025

The House just gaveled in. You can watch live by going to iga.in.gov. Look for the calendar in the right-hand column and click on the camera icon under "House Chamber."

House members returning to the Statehouse today to talk early redistricting—after weeks of pressure from the Trump admin...
12/01/2025

House members returning to the Statehouse today to talk early redistricting—after weeks of pressure from the Trump administration and a string of swatting and other threats—traversed hallways that echoed with the chants of protesters. Watch for comprehensive coverage from The Statehouse File and The Indiana Citizen later today. Link in bio!

About a week ago, we thought we were looking at a (relatively) quiet December. HA! But Anna and Chloe are looking pretty...
12/01/2025

About a week ago, we thought we were looking at a (relatively) quiet December. HA! But Anna and Chloe are looking pretty chipper about heading back to the Statehouse, where lawmakers are discussing redistricting after all.

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