Niki Kelly
@nkellyin.bsky.social
I'm a longtime journalist covering Indiana government and politics. I am editor-in-chief of the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
You will mostly get policy and politics here with some occasional sports posts.
You will mostly get policy and politics here with some occasional sports posts.
BREAKING: New document shows Indiana paid $900,000 for execution drug
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New document shows Indiana paid $900,000 for execution drug, but other details still sparse • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana DOC offered a new but tiny glimpse into efforts to resume executions, revealing the state paid $900,000 to acquire an execution drug.
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March 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
BREAKING: New document shows Indiana paid $900,000 for execution drug
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Gov. Mike Braun weighs in on the federal spending freeze instituted by President Donald Trump.
January 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Gov. Mike Braun weighs in on the federal spending freeze instituted by President Donald Trump.
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Proposal would outlaw use of abortion pills and tighten rape exception.
Proposal would outlaw use of abortion pills and tighten rape exception • Indiana Capital Chronicle
A new bill would further clamp down on abortions in Indiana by banning procedures using pills and requiring women to file an affidavit of rape
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January 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Proposal would outlaw use of abortion pills and tighten rape exception.
Lawmakers have a tough task to shore up road funding for the state. And many of the options likely aren't popular.
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Lawmakers seek road-funding changes, hope to avoid fiscal cliff • Indiana Capital Chronicle
As the cliff creeps closer, here's what's on the table: changes to the gas tax, registration fees, road usage charges and more.
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December 31, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Lawmakers have a tough task to shore up road funding for the state. And many of the options likely aren't popular.
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One-time bonus — but no pay raise — for state employees.
One-time bonus — but no pay raise — for state employees • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Gov. Eric Holcomb is giving a one-time bonus to all state employees, but no pay raises this year after a modest revenue forecast.
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December 30, 2024 at 3:58 PM
One-time bonus — but no pay raise — for state employees.
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Our full story on the state's first execution in 15 years.
Reporter Casey Smith has details from inside the chamber as Joseph Corcoran was put to death.
Reporter Casey Smith has details from inside the chamber as Joseph Corcoran was put to death.
Death row inmate Jospeh Corcoran executed for quadruple murder • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Joseph Corcoran was pronounced dead by lethal injection at 12:44 a.m. Wednesday morning, marking the first Indiana execution since 2009.
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December 18, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Our full story on the state's first execution in 15 years.
Reporter Casey Smith has details from inside the chamber as Joseph Corcoran was put to death.
Reporter Casey Smith has details from inside the chamber as Joseph Corcoran was put to death.
The execution started just after midnight CST and he was pronounced dead at 12:44 a.m. CST.
Watch for our complete story soon.
Watch for our complete story soon.
Joseph Corcoran, 49, has been executed for killing four men in 1997.
His last words were: “Not really. Let’s get this over with.”
Indiana Capital Chronicle reporter Casey Smith witnessed the execution. Corcoran added her to his witness list and the warden agreed to allow her there.
His last words were: “Not really. Let’s get this over with.”
Indiana Capital Chronicle reporter Casey Smith witnessed the execution. Corcoran added her to his witness list and the warden agreed to allow her there.
December 18, 2024 at 7:09 AM
The execution started just after midnight CST and he was pronounced dead at 12:44 a.m. CST.
Watch for our complete story soon.
Watch for our complete story soon.
A three member U.S. Court of Appeals panel has denied Joseph Corcoran's request to stay his execution.
"Corcoran has submitted a detailed sworn notarized affidavit that articulately sets forth his desire not to pursue federal relief."
"Corcoran has submitted a detailed sworn notarized affidavit that articulately sets forth his desire not to pursue federal relief."
December 17, 2024 at 2:03 PM
A three member U.S. Court of Appeals panel has denied Joseph Corcoran's request to stay his execution.
"Corcoran has submitted a detailed sworn notarized affidavit that articulately sets forth his desire not to pursue federal relief."
"Corcoran has submitted a detailed sworn notarized affidavit that articulately sets forth his desire not to pursue federal relief."
Did Indiana fire one investment firm with ESG violations to just hire another?
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Pension board votes to remove BlackRock due to ESG violations • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The board of trustees for the Indiana Public Retirement System voted to dismiss BlackRock from handling the state’s portfolio.
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December 16, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Did Indiana fire one investment firm with ESG violations to just hire another?
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A lot of excellent reporting and interesting viewpoints in this one, from both Joseph Corcoran's sister and the original prosecutor on the case.
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Sister, former lawyer decry upcoming Indiana execution; prosecutor conflicted • Indiana Capital Chronicle
A sister, prosecutor and former defense attorney for Joseph Corcoran weigh in on his upcoming execution, scheduled for next week.
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December 13, 2024 at 1:55 PM
A lot of excellent reporting and interesting viewpoints in this one, from both Joseph Corcoran's sister and the original prosecutor on the case.
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Happy Statehood Day! Indiana became the 19th state on Dec. 11, 1816.
Interesting fact: The Indiana Territory included all of present-day Illinois, nearly all of Indiana and Wisconsin, the western part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and northeastern Minnesota.
Interesting fact: The Indiana Territory included all of present-day Illinois, nearly all of Indiana and Wisconsin, the western part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and northeastern Minnesota.
December 11, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Happy Statehood Day! Indiana became the 19th state on Dec. 11, 1816.
Interesting fact: The Indiana Territory included all of present-day Illinois, nearly all of Indiana and Wisconsin, the western part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and northeastern Minnesota.
Interesting fact: The Indiana Territory included all of present-day Illinois, nearly all of Indiana and Wisconsin, the western part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and northeastern Minnesota.