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IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star

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Indiana property tax cuts are dead after Republican losses | Opinion

A few political pundits, including IndyStar contributing columnist Rob Kendall, have argued in their midterm election postmortems that Indiana Republicans’ failure to pass substantial property tax cuts contributed to their losses in the Nov. 3 elections. If property tax cuts really caused otherwise-Republican voters to stay home or vote for the Democrats, their decision is about to backfire. Republicans were on track to make massive property tax cuts next legislative session. Senate leadership changes and a new class of legislators more amenable to property tax cuts seemed poised to deliver them. The elections changed that. Stewart: Trump Senate wins mean deeper property tax cuts for Indiana Indiana Senate leaders, including Sen. Chris Garten, the president pro tempore-elect, and Sen. Ryan Mishler, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, introduced a plan to cut homestead property taxes entirely and replace them with local income taxes. Rep. J.D. Prescott, R-Union City, promoted a separate plan to eliminate property taxes altogether in exchange for a service tax. I don't care for either proposal, but they were the best property tax abolitionists were going to get. Now that Democrats broke the Republican supermajority in the Indiana House of Representatives, there is enough disagreement within the

Indiana · 2d

Indiana Capital Chronicle

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‘He could barely hear me’: Deacon recounts Indiana death row inmate’s final hours

Jeffrey Weisheit’s spiritual adviser said prison staff kept him outside the condemned man’s cell during their final hours of prayer together, then allowed him only a few minutes at Weisheit’s side in the execution chamber early Thursday. Deacon Brian Nosbusch, who had ministered to Weisheit for about 13 years, described struggling to communicate through thick […]

Indiana · 2d

CBS4 Indy

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Forestal resigns as Marion Co. Sheriff following Tuesday’s midterm election

MARION COUNTY, Ind. — Following the preliminary results stating that he was elected to the Indiana State Senate, Kerry Forestal has resigned from his position as the Marion County Sheriff. A news release said that, per the Indiana Constitution, a term for an Indiana State Senator begins the day after the election. An additional portion […]

Marion County, IN · 3d

indianapolismonthly.com

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Things To Do In Indianapolis November 6–12

NinjaCon: Partake in all things ninja—gymnastics, parkour, martial arts, and more—during this convention for enthusiasts in the growing sport at Wright’s 360 Movement Academy in Westfield. November 6–8 Christmas Nights of Lights: The Indiana State Fairgrounds transforms into a magical, twilit wonder during this 2.1-mile drive-thru...

Indianapolis, IN · 2d
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Jake Teshka declared winner in Indiana House District 7 race

(WNDU) - The Associated Press declared Republican incumbent Jake Teshka the winner Friday in the Indiana House District 7 race, three days after Election Day. The race was too close to be called for several days. According to the AP vote total, Teshka defeated Democratic challenger Oliver Davis, a current South Bend at-large councilman, 50.6% to 49.4% — a margin of just under 250 votes.

Indiana · 1d

21alivenews.com

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‘Not for sale’: Organizers react as Northeast Indiana voters shut down casino referendums

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Voters across northeast Indiana delivered a resounding rejection of inland casino gambling on Tuesday, shutting down high-profile development plans in all three proposed counties by double-digit margins. BACKGROUND: Allen County casino referendum fails; measure voted down in all three NE Indiana counties. Public Question No....

Indiana · 3d

Indiana Capital Chronicle

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Dem challenger defeats Indiana House GOP leader in stunning upset

A virtual unknown has unseated one of the most powerful Republicans in Indiana elected office. Democrat Lauren Cole, a clinical trial coordinator, defeated House Speaker Todd Huston 52% to 48%. “This victory belongs to every person who believed in this campaign and helped make it possible,” Cole said on social media. “To the voters of […]

Indiana · 3d

indianacitizen.org

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Shabazz Commentary: I Hate to Say I Told You So, But…

After getting home on election night and filing my stories, I decided to lie down and save the column for later. So I made my tea (Earl Grey, hot, for my fellow Trekkies) and put on some Gilbert & Sullivan to unwind, H.M.S. Pinafore. And as I was listening, it came to me.

Hamilton County, IN · 2d

Bloomington Star

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More than 32,000 Indiana children move off child care waitlist as Governor Braun announces dramatic reduction

Indianapolis, Indiana – Indiana’s child care voucher waitlist is less than a quarter of the size it was in May, giving thousands of families a shorter line to financial help with care. The decline follows a $200 million investment announced by Gov. Mike Braun in April. By the end of October, 9,006 children remained on […] The post More than 32,000 Indiana children move off child care waitlist as Governor Braun announces dramatic reduction appeared first on The Bloomington Star .

Indiana · 2d

CBS4 Indy

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‘The people spoke loudly’: Gov. Mike Braun responds to historic election losses for GOP

INDIANAPOLIS—Following historic losses for the Indiana GOP this election cycle, Gov. Mike Braun (R-Indiana) blamed Tuesday night’s “carnage” on Republicans’ failure to address issues surrounding affordability. “The people spoke loudly,” Gov. Braun said. “They were cranky, irritable, and we did not read that well.” Indiana House Democrats flipped 16 seats, which means the caucus now […]

Indiana · 2d

IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star

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Is Hamilton County blue now? Here's what voter data and maps show

A new political era may have begun for Democrats in Hamilton County – one where many of their candidates win. For years, Indiana's wealthiest county has been trending to the left and Democrats have won a few seats here and there. But much like the rest of the country, Hamilton County was hit by a blue tsunami on election night. Republicans and Democrats have reached different conclusions on what the results mean going forward, while voter data and race outcomes from this year's election signify a significant shift in Democrats' favor in the county. Five Statehouse seats in the county flipped from Republican to Democratic, and Democrats captured county-wide offices for the first time in what's believed to be around 70 years. Data from statewide and the 5th Congressional District races paint a similar picture. How Ford, Spartz performed in Hamilton County At the top of the ballot, Democratic state Sen. J.D. Ford ousted Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz to win Indiana's 5th Congressional District in a historic upset. Ford won the district as a whole by nearly 4 percentage points, unofficial results show, giving Democrats control over the seat for the first time since the 1990s. When looking at

Hamilton County, IN · 2d

WHAS11

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Indiana House Democrats flip 16 seats, Republicans have 4 seat majority

Indiana · 1d

21 Alive News

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Indiana State Democrats elect leadership team following 5-seat election gain

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Area Schools Earn Purple Star Designation

“As we approach Veterans Day, we’re reminded that service strengthens every community in Indiana,” said Gov. Braun. “Indiana’s Purple Star Schools reflect that same spirit of service by creating environments where military-connected students and families know they have our unwavering support and their contributions are recognized every day of the year.”

Indiana · 2d

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Attorney General Todd Rokita issues statement following midterm elections

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement:. “Elections matter, and the results last night will have an effect on Hoosiers and Americans across the country. With several conservative attorneys general that we partnered with getting caught in a national crossfire, resulting in them getting voted...

Indiana · 3d

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Letter: Five years have been wasted!

Think about this. If the state and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) had done what former Governor Holcomb announced in 2021 to start improvements on existing US 231 through Dubois and Martin County, we would already be experiencing the benefit of passing lanes and improved intersections. When first announced, $75 million was to be allocated to these improvements. Even if the cost doubled to $150 million, it is a fraction of the projected $3.4+ billion Mid-States Corridor.

Martin County, IN · 2d

Chalkbeat

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School districts that lost Indiana tax referendums confront a tough question: What should we cut?

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. This story was co-reported with WFYI. In Gas City, the cuts start now. The small Mississinewa Community School district’s ballot measure to increase property taxes lost by just 71 votes. So starting Monday, the district will cut one of its two school resource officers — and Superintendent Jeremy Fewell expects the cuts to continue from there. “We need to use as much money as we can to just keep our facilities up to par for the time being,” he said. “There’s no reason to wait going forward. We know these cuts have to happen, so why delay the inevitable at this point in time?” The district is one of 12 that failed to pass their referendums for more funding in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results. Those districts’ leaders must now fill budget holes driven by several factors — including Indiana’s property tax reforms enacted last year that will leave districts with less of a significant source of local funding. There could be a

Indiana · 1d

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No Snow Required for Indiana’s Famous Toboggan Run

Who says you need a blizzard to have a winter adventure? Up in Northern Indiana, Pokagon State Park has been proving otherwise for more than 85 years with its famous Toboggan Run. Here's how it works: you and your crew climb a 30-foot tower, settle onto a sturdy toboggan, and...

Angola, IN · 1d

FOX59 / CBS4 Indy

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Fiber optic work means overnight closures on State Road 32 in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – Drivers should watch for some ongoing overnight closures in Boone County. Starting on or after Monday, Nov. 9, crews will close individual lanes of State Road 32 between County Road 325 W. and C.R. 300 W. for fiber optic work. The closures are scheduled to run from 7 p.m. to 5 […]

Boone County, IN · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

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What Purple Paint on a Fence Post Means in Indiana, and 3 Other Trespass Signs Hoosiers Miss

A posted closure sign means that area’s off limits. Indiana has more than one way to tell you to stay out, and not all of them say “No Trespassing.”. Here’s what purple paint on a fence post means in Indiana, and the other trespass signs Hoosiers miss.

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