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Elise Shrock, an Indiana political strategist and member of the National Women’s Defense League advisory council, speaks during a virtual news conference on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Screenshot)

Report: 160-plus state officials accused of sexual harassment, including in Indiana

At least 162 state officials nationwide have been publicly accused of sexual harassment across more than 424 distinct incidents over the last 12 years — including in the Hoosier State, according to ...

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Economy Heartland Republicans say extending ACA tax credits would be ‘a colossal mistake’ By Richard Eberwein – 9/29/25

In an op-ed published by Newsweek last Thursday, U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) and other Heartland Republicans indicated they believe extending the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) advanced premium tax credits would be a “colossal mistake.”

Democracy Indiana Gov. Mike Braun suggests a redistricting special session for November By Richard Eberwein – 9/16/25

Amidst Republican-controlled states gerrymandering their congressional districts, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) suggested on Monday that he too could call a special session in November to give Republicans an additional seat.

Democracy Indiana Democrats fight GOP push for mid-decade redistricting By JOE ULERY Indiana News Service – 9/09/25

Indiana lawmakers remain divided over calls for a special session to redraw congressional maps. President Donald Trump met with Republican legislators at the White House in late August and Vice ...

Democracy The latest on Republican politicians redrawing their own districts in Heartland states By Richard Eberwein – 8/21/25

President Donald Trump is pressuring states where Republicans hold a trifecta to redistrict — sometimes illegally — before the 2026 elections.

Democracy Heartland states are at the center of redistricting arms race By Richard Eberwein – 8/06/25

Heartland states are at the center of a growing redistricting battle as America’s political parties fight for control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

Economy Indiana food pantries hit by SUN Bucks blackout By JOE ULERY Indiana News Service – 7/15/25

Indiana families are navigating the summer without SUN Bucks, a federal grocery benefit which delivered $120 per child last summer. Gov. Mike Braun’s administration chose not to participate in ...

Education Indiana’s degree cuts threaten access for working adults By JOE ULERY Indiana News Service – 6/05/25

Indiana’s move to cut low-enrollment college degree programs may collide with many adults who say they want more access to affordable higher education. A new Gallup-Lumina ...

Energy Fast-track energy plan could bypass rural Indiana By JOE ULERY Indiana News Service – 5/27/25

Indiana’s rural communities could lose out under a new federal bill aimed at speeding up clean energy development. What Republicans are calling the One Big Beautiful Bill, part of President ...

Economy Braun warns Hoosier RV makers to prepare for rough stretch By JOE ULERY Indiana News Service – 5/14/25

At least 500 workers in Indiana’s recreational vehicle industry are facing layoffs as the mobile home segment of the economy slows down and Gov. Mike Braun said now is the time to prepare. He ...

Health care How Medicaid cuts will impact Heartland states By Richard Eberwein – 5/13/25

Millions of people in Heartland States are projected to lose jobs, health care coverage, financial security and access to prescription drugs and treatment options when President Donald Trump is expected to sign Medicaid cuts into law.

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