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FILE - Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley gestures to the audience as she concludes a speech at a caucus night party in West Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2024. Despite the fact two months have passed since Nikki Haley dropped out of the GOP presidential race, the former UN ambassador and South Carolina governor continues to draw significant support and votes in state primaries. With most of the votes counted from Indiana’s presidential primary Tuesday, Haley has taken more than 21% of votes in the conservative state. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Haley won 1 in 5 Indiana Republican voters in the presidential primary. She left the race in March
It’s been two months since Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican race, but the former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor is ringing up significant support in state primaries.
 
Workers install a Purdue University Fort Wayne sign adjacent to Coliseum Boulevard in Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug. 21, 2018. Two professors at the university are challenging an Indiana law creating new regulations on faculty tenure at public colleges and universities in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Mike Moore/The Journal-Gazette via AP)
Indiana professors sue after GOP legislators pass law regulating faculty tenure
Two professors are challenging a new Indiana state law regulating faculty tenure at public colleges and universities. Republican lawmakers have said the law will make higher education more friendly for conservative students and professors.
 
Dozens of tents were in place as part of a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The school said staff and volunteers have been trained to manage any disruptions that might occur at graduation at Michigan Stadium on May 4. (AP Photo/Ed White)
Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies
Some U.S. universities with weekend graduation ceremonies are taking steps to contain any disruptions amid tension over the Israel-Hamas war. The University of Michigan says staff and security officers are ready to respond.
 
Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., speaks during a Northern Hamilton County GOP Meeting, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Sheridan, Ind. Spartz, the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress who emerged as a natural voice for Ukraine, recently voted against sending $61 billion of aid to the country. Her reversal aligns with other hard-right Republicans in the House. Thanks to a year off from campaigning, Spartz's district in central Indiana is vulnerable in the upcoming primary election where the U.S.-Mexico border is of top concern. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland
U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz is the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress. In the first days of the war, she emerged as a natural voice for Ukraine. But she recently voted against sending $61 billion of aid to the country.
 
FILE - Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., speaks during a Republican Indiana gubernatorial candidate forum in Carmel, Ind., Jan. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, file)
Indiana voters to pick party candidates in competitive, multimillion dollar primaries
The results of some primary elections in Indiana could determine the outcome of the general election in a deep red state where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature and GOP politicians lead many top offices.
 
Brad Chambers speaks during a debate organized and hosted by the Indiana Debate Commission, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)
Indiana GOP candidates for governor make their pitch to voters at debate in Sen. Braun’s absence
Sen. Mike Braun has missed the final GOP debate in the race to become Indiana’s next governor, instead attending a vote in Washington on a foreign aid package. The five remaining candidates didn’t focus on the front-runner’s absence Tuesday.
 
Indianapolis official La Keisha Jackson to fill role of late state Sen. Jean Breaux
Indianapolis City-County Councilor La Keisha Jackson has been selected to fill the role of late state Sen. Jean Breaux. The longtime Democratic lawmaker died from an unspecified health issue last month at the age of 65.
 
Shelby Tekulve, 20, displays one of the Caitlin Clark shirts she was purchasing in the Indiana Fever team store in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The Fever selected Clark as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA basketball draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Caitlin Clark fever is spreading. Indiana is all-in on the excitement.
She’s cemented her place as a college basketball legend. Now, Caitlin Clark is heading for the WNBA following her draft Monday night by the Indiana Fever. Fans in the basketball-loving state are eagerly awaiting her debut.
 
FILE - Abortion-rights protestors march between the Indiana Statehouse and the Indiana State Library where Vice President Kamala Harris was meeting with Indiana legislators to discuss reproductive rights, July 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. After a near-total ban on abortions went into effect in August 2023, some Indiana Republicans want access to reports detailing each abortion still performed in the state. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
Some Indiana Republicans in key campaigns for office are fighting for access to detailed abortion reports that the health department stopped releasing to protect patient privacy under a near-total ban on the procedure.
 
Ragen Hatcher, a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 3rd district, poses for a photo at the Gary Sanitary District building in Gary, Ind., Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
State Republicans killed an Indiana city’s lawsuit to stop illegal gun sales. Why?
The northwestern Indiana city of Gary sued several big-name gun manufacturers and retailers in 1999, saying they could do more to prevent illegal firearm sales.
 
Lawsuit challenging Indiana abortion ban survives a state challenge
Indiana’s Court of Appeals says the state’s near total ban on abortion may infringe on the religious freedom of some residents.
 
FILE - Indiana House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, listens during a session at the Statehouse, April 27, 2023, in Indianapolis. GiaQuinta intends to run for Fort Wayne mayor in an upcoming caucus to replace the city's late mayor who died last week, an adviser to the lawmaker confirmed Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Indiana House Democratic leader to run for mayor of Fort Wayne following death of Tom Henry
Indiana state House Democratic leader Phil GiaQuinta is running to be Fort Wayne’s next mayor. The decision was confirmed by one of his advisers Wednesday. It follows the death of longtime Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry.
 
FILE - The moon covers the sun during a total solar eclipse Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Cerulean, Ky. According to the Indiana Election Division, many county offices will be closed on the deadline for registration for the state's primary election in anticipation of the celestial event on April 8, 2024, that will shadow much of the state. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
The solar eclipse may change some voting registration deadlines in Indiana. Here’s what to know
Monday, April 8 is the day of the highly anticipated North American total solar eclipse. It’s also the deadline to register to vote in Indiana’s upcoming primary election.
 
Jean Breaux, longtime Democratic state Senator from Indianapolis, dies at 65
Longtime Democratic state senator Jean Breaux has died following an unspecified health complication. Indiana Senate Democratic leader Greg Taylor says in a statement that Breaux died Wednesday.
 
FILE - Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb speaks at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Jan. 8, 2024, in Indianapolis. Holcomb vetoed a bill that seeks to define antisemitism in state education code Monday, March 18, while simultaneously signing a proclamation condemning all forms of antisemitism. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signs proclamation condemning antisemitism while vetoing bill defining it
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has vetoed a bill defining antisemitism and left the future of the bipartisan legislation uncertain.
 
Blaine Schmidt holds his guitar near his damaged home following a severe storm Friday, March 15, 2024, in Lakeview, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
After dangerous tornadoes in Ohio and Indiana, survivors salvage, reflect and prepare for recovery
A storm’s trail of destruction affected people in parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas on Thursday night. At least three people were killed, dozens hurt and even more reported damaged homes or businesses by Friday.
 
FILE - Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb speaks with reporters at the Indiana Statehouse on April 4, 2023, in Indianapolis. Gov. Holcomb has signed a bipartisan bill to support child care in the state on top of 74 other measures, according to his office. The signings on Wednesday. March 13, 2024 included several contested proposals, such as an overhaul of faculty tenure at state colleges and universities, the repeal of a state statute letting Ukrainian refugees get driver's licenses and broader gun rights for some state officials at the Capitol in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Davies, File)
Bipartisan child care bill gets Gov. Eric Holcomb’s signature
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has given approval to a bipartisan bill addressing the cost of child care, as well as a Republican-backed bill that undoes some regulations for child care centers.
 
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signs literacy bill following conclusion of legislative session
Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed 67 bills, three days after lawmakers concluded their annual session.
 
FILE - Officers escort Richard Allen out of the Carroll County courthouse following a hearing, Nov. 22, 2022, in Delphi, Ind. On Monday, March 11, 2024, a judge moved up the trial date for Allen, an Indiana man charged in the 2017 slayings of two teenager girls. Allen's jury trial is now scheduled for May 13 through May 31, according to court records. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Drugstore worker gets May trial date in slaying of 2 teen girls
A judge has moved up the trial date for a small-town drugstore worker charged in the slaying of two teenage girls.
 
Jewish students gather at the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. An Indiana bill to address antisemitism on college campuses lost support from some members of the Jewish community after an amendment altered language surrounding criticism of Israel. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana lawmakers pass bill defining antisemitism, with compromises
Indiana lawmakers have passed a bill that defines antisemitism in education code. The bill — meant to address antisemitism on college campuses — has been the topic of persistent debate between lawmakers in the legislative session’s final days.
 
FILE - The Indiana Statehouse appears on May 5, 2017, in Indianapolis. Four statewide elected officials in Indiana including the attorney general and secretary of state will be allowed to carry handguns in the state Capitol thanks to a bill sent to Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday, March 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indiana nears law allowing more armed statewide officials at state Capitol
Indiana’s governor will decide whether certain statewide elected officials can carry handguns inside the state Capitol after lawmakers resurrected the measure.
 
Indiana legislators send bill addressing childcare costs to governor
Indiana state Senators have sent legislation seeking to improve the affordability of childcare to Gov. Eric Holcomb for final approval.
 
Mikayla Kaplan talks about her experiences on campus since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas during an interview at the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. An Indiana bill to address antisemitism on college campuses lost support from some members of the Jewish community after an amendment altered language surrounding criticism of Israel. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana lawmakers in standoff on antisemitism bill following changes sought by critics of Israel
Disagreements among Indiana lawmakers could stop passage of a bill aiming to address antisemitism on college campuses, leaving Indiana students and professors uneasy as divisions surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war deepen.
 
FILE - Sen. Linda Rogers speaks on SB1 in the senate chamber at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Top Republican leaders in Indiana's General Assembly hope to wrap up this year's lawmaking session a week early. With plans to finish on Friday, March 8, lawmakers only have a few days left to push through legislative items.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Indiana lawmakers aim to adjourn their session early. Here’s what’s at stake in the final week
Top Republican leaders in Indiana’s General Assembly hope to wrap up this year’s lawmaking session a week early.
 
Kylie Moreland, the Monroe County Elections Supervisor poses in her office in Bloomington, Ind., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Moreland, 24, worked on the municipal election in November as assistant to the election supervisor and was promoted to the supervisor role Feb. 12. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
An Indiana county hires yet another election supervisor, hoping she’ll stay
A county in Indiana has lost its top election official nearly every other month since its longtime supervisor resigned over a vote-counting mistake in the 2022 election.
 
FILE - A bronze sculpture of Alfred Kinsey, a sex researcher who founded Indiana University's branch of sex research, the Kinsey Institute, sits outside the institute's research facility, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Arleigh Rodgers, File)
Indiana University officials ditch plan to split off Kinsey Institute, known for its sex research
Indiana University’s board of trustees has abandoned a plan that would have split the university from the Kinsey Institute, which is widely recognized for decades of research on sex and gender.
 
FILE - Students walk to classes on the Indiana University campus, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Republican lawmakers in Indiana granted final legislative approval on a bill Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 that would impose new regulations on tenure for faculty at public colleges and universities. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Indiana lawmakers send GOP bill targeting tenure to governor’s desk
Indiana state senators have sent legislation that would restrict tenure at state colleges and universities to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk for final approval.
 
FILE - Dave Franklin is silhouetted as he votes, Nov. 7, 2023, at Brookshire Golf Club in Carmel, Ind. Indiana lawmakers passed legislation Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, that expands the power of the state to verify voters' addresses and adds an additional residency requirement for first-time voters. (Kelly Wilkinson/The Indianapolis Star via AP, File)
Indiana Legislature approves bill adding additional verification steps to voter registration
Republican lawmakers in Indiana approved a bill that would make first-time voters prove where they live and would increase the power of the state to verify all voters’ addresses.
 
Janley Barco, 8, testifies on Senate Bill 1 in front of the Indiana Statehouse education committee, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Indianapolis. Indiana lawmakers advanced the bill Tuesday, Feb. 27, that would hold back thousands more third graders who don't pass the state's literacy test, rejecting opponents' arguments that it could burden schools and emotionally damage children. (AP Photo/Isabella Volmert)
Literacy bill that would hold back thousands more third graders advances in Indiana
Indiana’s state House has advanced an education bill meant to address the state’s long declining literacy rates.
 
FILE - Protesters stand outside of the Senate chamber at the Indiana Statehouse, Feb. 22, 2023, in Indianapolis. On Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, a federal appeals court in Chicago stayed an injunction from an Indiana district court that blocked most of the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, allowing the ban to take effect. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ban on gender-affirming care for minors allowed to take effect in Indiana
Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is being allowed to take effect by a federal appeals court in Chicago. The order was issued Tuesday by a panel of justices on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
 
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