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Views across the Spectrum
Gaming study sparks conversation; controversy The Spectrum Gaming report for the Indiana Gaming Commission on Indiana’s underserved gaming markets is being treated as gospel by the media, many lawmakers, and advocates for a given potential host community . . [...]
Referenda renewals revel
Most measures see success in final special election referenda cycle Indiana voters delivered sweeping support for most school funding referenda in the November 4 special election, approving operating levy renewals in five districts and rejecting one new request. This [...]
Will MAGA, Braun spare the Rod?
Newest existential issue prompts GOP circular firing squad If you had thought that Indiana was offering Congress and the President a sober, thinking example of how government should work under single-party control, you would have been correct – until [...]
Drawing the line(s)
What’s happening with redistricting and what it might mean Editor's Note: This story was originally published in the November 14, 2025 issue of Indiana Legislative Insight. As we head to press with this issue Friday, Senate Republicans were reportedly [...]
More clarity revealed on map-making plans
Editor's Note: This story was originally published in the November 7, 2025 issue of Indiana Legislative Insight. We now have some additional clarity about the special session for redistricting and tax compliance thanks to the supermajority legislative leaders . [...]
Map quest
Special session for maps ’n taxes; Guv counting on Senate GOP Editor's Note: This story was originally published in the October 31, 2025 issue of Indiana Legislative Insight. Melissa wasn’t the only hurricane to hit the Western Hemisphere this [...]
INPRS sues over Wall Street fraud
State retirement system claims suggest significant loss; feds sue, too The Indiana Public Retirement System files suit against Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Leucadia Asset Management LLC, and associated entities and their principals seeking damages, rescission and equitable and other [...]
Feds seize FTW ‘casino’ cash
Elks 155 “Charity gaming” cash forfeiture trial vacated We told you long ago about the air of mystery over the Indiana Gaming Commission’s October 24, 2023 seizure of $104,950 from the Elks 155 Charity Casino on St. Joe Center [...]
Cry me a River(Link)
RiverLink ends toll provider’s contract after repeat issues Indiana and Kentucky decide to search for a new toll service provider for the RiverLink tolling system in Southern Indiana, as frustrations continue to mount over billing errors, long wait times, [...]
Changing the trajectory
Lowery reflects on tenure as state higher education commissioner As Chris Lowery steps down today after more than three years as Indiana’s commissioner for higher education, he leaves behind a system he believes is better positioned to address the [...]