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12/17/2024

On Tuesday, the State Budget Committee met for the annual Medicaid, Economic and Revenue Forecasts meeting.

On Sept. 3, citizens of Indianapolis and national dignitaries gathered downtown to dedicate a new memorial to the late S...
12/17/2024

On Sept. 3, citizens of Indianapolis and national dignitaries gathered downtown to dedicate a new memorial to the late Sen. Richard Lugar.

On Sept. 3, citizens of Indianapolis and national dignitaries gathered downtown to dedicate a new memorial to the late Sen. Richard Lugar. The program paid tribute to Lugar's courage, integrity

The story behind the once ubiquitous front-yard holiday display.
12/13/2024

The story behind the once ubiquitous front-yard holiday display.

Every year around Christmastime, yards around the world begin to come alive with a colorful, nostalgic glow of holiday displays. Lighted trees, inflatable characters and animatronic Santas captivate the eye

House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, on Wednesday released committee appointments for members of the Indiana House of R...
12/12/2024

House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, on Wednesday released committee appointments for members of the Indiana House of Representatives.

Statehouse Opossum Update: Third sighting in as many visits. Aren't opossums supposed to be nocturnal? And to hate huma...
12/12/2024

Statehouse Opossum Update: Third sighting in as many visits. Aren't opossums supposed to be nocturnal? And to hate humans? The look of total nonchalance as he sauntered right past was disturbing. And kind of cute? We're confused. Someone tell him the session doesn't start til January.

As the snow and wind pick up, so does the holiday traffic for Franklin’s small businesses.
12/11/2024

As the snow and wind pick up, so does the holiday traffic for Franklin’s small businesses.

FRANKLIN, Indiana—As the snow and wind pick up, so does the holiday traffic for Franklin’s small businesses.

“Moana 2” offers a visually stunning adventure that will surely delight families this holiday season, though it falls sh...
12/10/2024

“Moana 2” offers a visually stunning adventure that will surely delight families this holiday season, though it falls short of the original in nearly every way.

Braun announces picks for top offices, Bray announces Senate leadership roles
12/10/2024

Braun announces picks for top offices, Bray announces Senate leadership roles

Gov.-elect Mike Braun has announced Dr. Katie Jenner will continue serving as Indiana's top education official.

We're back online! Oh how we missed you, beautiful website.
12/09/2024

We're back online! Oh how we missed you, beautiful website.

It's not you, it's us—or rather, our content management system. Our site will be back online asap! 😣
12/07/2024

It's not you, it's us—or rather, our content management system. Our site will be back online asap! 😣

Our last in a three-part series on Hoosiers experiencing very personal worries since the Nov. 5 election.
12/05/2024

Our last in a three-part series on Hoosiers experiencing very personal worries since the Nov. 5 election.

A quarter of Americans have called the Nov. 5 election the most stressful experience of their year. Many members of minority and previously targeted groups—a college student in the process

Commentary from John Krull
12/05/2024

Commentary from John Krull

Presidents should not be allowed to issue pardons for family members.

For St. Joseph County Circuit Court Clerk Amy Rolfes, the statistics only confirmed what she had been seeing and hearing...
12/04/2024

For St. Joseph County Circuit Court Clerk Amy Rolfes, the statistics only confirmed what she had been seeing and hearing from voters in the days and weeks leading into the Nov. 5 election.

For St. Joseph County Circuit Court Clerk Amy Rolfes, the statistics only confirmed what she had been seeing and hearing from voters in the days and weeks leading into the

'We shouldn't wait to defend things': Hoosiers on their post-election worries
12/04/2024

'We shouldn't wait to defend things': Hoosiers on their post-election worries

A quarter of Americans have called the Nov. 5 election the most stressful experience of their year. Many members of minority and previously targeted groups—a college student in the process

A quarter of Americans have called the Nov. 5 election the most stressful experience of their year. We talked to some st...
12/03/2024

A quarter of Americans have called the Nov. 5 election the most stressful experience of their year. We talked to some still-anxious Hoosiers.

A quarter of Americans have called the Nov. 5 election the most stressful experience of their year. Many members of minority and previously targeted groups—a college student in the process

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11/28/2024

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Court appointments, online p**n amicus brief, holiday toy drive, Sachem Award
11/26/2024

Court appointments, online p**n amicus brief, holiday toy drive, Sachem Award

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb Tuesday announced Jason C. Custer and Jeremy T. Musser have been appointed to the Allen County Superior Court and the Steuben County Circuit Court respectively.

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Franklin College commencement is Saturday, which means we must at last accept some favorite Statehouse Filers are leaving for good—which is the point of all this, but still. Sydney Byerly worked in the Shack every semester, grabbed hold of every opportunity, grew with every project, and just wait til you read her magnum opus on book banning in the coming weeks. Her senior project shows just how far this New Albany girl has come—and is going. Syd has a couple weeks off, then starts as regional editor of The Corydon Democrat & Clarion News. Lucky them!! Congratulations, Syd. We could not be more proud. Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism

Sine die, Latin for "without day"—meaning we're done til 2025.

Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas shows high school students his gun during a conversation Tuesday at the Moms Demand Action Advocacy Day. Video provided by a student who recorded the interaction. See the full 10 minute video and our story at http://TheStatehouseFile.com

The Senate was in and out. The House is hosting a chaotic "scrum," or informal press conference at the podium with House Speaker Todd Huston.

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