GOP gubernatorial hopefuls talk Indiana’s dormant death penalty
Indiana’s death penalty law exists in name only. What would Indiana’s GOP candidates for governor do differently?
Eclipse aftermath: Event organizers, business owners invited to share their story
The Daily Journal is surveying businesses, organizations and non-profits that put on total solar eclipse events or offered paid parking.
Indiana property taxes in the tax reform spotlight
The chief budget architect for the Indiana House of Representatives outlined property tax concerns Wednesday for the next legislative session, with a focus on school referendums and the use of excess levy appeals.
Candidate profile: Health background bolsters Mike Braun’s gubernatorial campaign
Editor’s note: This is the first of six profiles of gubernatorial candidates by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. The Daily Journal plans to publish the profiles on the web over the next week.
Republicans drive Indiana House primary challenges
Some Hoosier primary election voters will have options as the Indiana House of Representatives’ 100 seats go on the ballot. The May 7 primary boasts 26 contested GOP races and six contested Democrat ones. Eight open seats have drawn two-dozen hopefuls.
New Whiteland man arrested for drunk driving crash causing death
A New Whiteland man was arrested for driving while intoxicated causing death following a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 31 in Whiteland Tuesday evening.
Pedestrian struck, killed by driver on County Line Road
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed on Indianapolis’ southside Monday evening.
Voters invited to send questions for upcoming issues forum
Local organizations and the Daily Journal are hosting a voter forum later this month and you’re invited to submit questions for the candidates.
Higher education commission updates progress, work left to do
Indiana’s higher education czar celebrated some early wins in an address Monday but acknowledged the work still to be done to improve enrollment and completion of higher education degrees.
Crouch has the most money on hand for final governor’s race push
As the six Republican candidates round the final bend before the May 7 primary in the 2024 governor’s race, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch leads the pack in terms of money on hand, according to the new campaign finance reports filed Monday.