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Clere gained attention in 2015 as he advocated legislation allowing counties to start syringe exchange programs for intravenous drug users following a major HIV outbreak in southern Indiana’s Scott County.
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'Toxic and divisive': Another veteran political leader leaving Trump's Republican party
Republican Rep. Ed Clere has decided to leave the Indiana General Assembly after 18 years — and says the political changes brought by President Donald Trump have pushed him out of the party.Clere cite...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
FN2. IN’s Constitution establishes the office of Secretary of State (“SoS”). IN Const, Art. 6, § 1. Statute: IN’s SoS is IN’s chief elections officer. I.C. 3-6-3.7-1.
FN3. Abdul Hakeem-Shabazz, “The Tiny Signature That Could Rattle Indiana’s Ballot,” Indy Politics, 2/3/26, accessed 2/4/26. 9/10
February 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
I'm attending Indivisible Central Indiana's event, “End ICE Detention at Miami Correctional Facility Rally” - sign up now to join m www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
End ICE Detention at Miami Correctional Facility Rally · Indivisible Central Indiana
Gather outside the Governor's mansion to raise our collective voice to end ICE detention at the Miami Correctional Facility. We will convene outside. So, please dress for the weather.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Indiana's social services agency plans to rebid $68 billion worth of health care contracts. One Republican lawmaker called the plan “a recipe for additional disruption, if not disaster.” From Indiana Capital Chronicle. https://tinyurl.com/3fbkvatn
February 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
I got the album of the week slot at The Quietus with my review of Mandy, Indiana's bristling and brilliant URGH.
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Justice for All or Justice for None: Urgh by Mandy, Indiana | The Quietus
Manchester’s Mandy, Indiana haver never sounded so direct, so fierce, so angry as on this, their second album, a record which forcefully calls out rape culture and toxic masculinity amidst racing poly...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:52 AM
State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla on Wednesday released the 2025 State of Indiana's Financial Report, which summarized key findings from the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the official account of state finances for fiscal year 2025.

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February 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Indiana’s oldest living veteran, Irving LeVine, was honored on his 104th birthday in Evansville with a mayoral proclamation recognizing his World War II service.
Indiana’s oldest living veteran, Irving LeVine, celebrates 104th birthday
Indiana’s oldest living veteran, Irving LeVine, was honored on his 104th birthday in Evansville with a mayoral proclamation recognizing his World War II service.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM
With the season derailed by injuries, Indiana’s focus has shifted to cap management, a starting-caliber center, and Mathurin's future.

My Pacers trade deadline preview:

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Cap Space, a Center, and Mathurin: Inside the Pacers’ 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook
With the season derailed by injuries, Indiana’s focus has shifted to cap management, a long-term answer at center, and deciding on Bennedict Mathurin's future.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Bucs reach deal with Indiana’s Chandler Whitmer to coach quarterbacks
Bucs reach deal with Indiana’s Chandler Whitmer to coach quarterbacks
Whitmer helped the Hoosiers’ Fernando Mendoza win a Heisman Trophy, go undefeated and claim a national title.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Illinois representative confident Bears will stay despite Indiana's offer
Illinois representative confident Bears will stay despite Indiana’s offer
CHICAGO  (WGN) —  Indiana could be closing in on the border battle to bring the Chicago Bears across state lines. Some say both sides could complete a deal done before February ends. But the best...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Candidate Interview: Nate StoutA Democratic Candidate for Indiana's 38th State House District
https://www.progressiveindiana.net/p/candidate-interview-nate-stout
Candidate Interview: Nate Stout
A Democratic Candidate for Indiana's 38th State House District
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February 4, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Indiana’s social services agency plans to rebid $68 billion worth of health care contracts for vulnerable Hoosiers in August. @indianacapitalchronicle.com
Indiana to bid $68 billion in Medicaid contracts this summer
Indiana’s social services agency plans to rebid $68 billion worth of health care contracts for vulnerable Hoosiers in August.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Hamilton represented Indiana's 9th District covering Southern Indiana for more than three decades. He later co-chaired investigations into the Iran-Contra affair and the September 11 attacks.
Former Indiana congressman Lee Hamilton dies at 94
Hamilton represented Indiana's 9th District covering Southern Indiana for more than three decades. He later co-chaired investigations into the Iran-Contra affair and the September 11 attacks.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Ripley and Franklin County Town Hall, February 7th

Brad Meyer, Democratic candidate for Congress in Indiana’s 9th District, is hosting a community town hall to listen — really listen — to what Hoosier families are dealing with right now. ##Brad4IN9th
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February 4, 2026 at 8:32 PM
"Indiana’s agricultural heritage and growing tech corridor put us in prime position to put the right policies into place now to capture investment, jobs and a competitive advantage.
Indiana’s clean energy opportunity – if we’re bold enough."
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Indiana's clean energy opportunity – if we're bold enough • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana has a choice for how we adapt to this unprecedented energy demand, either by putting smart, proven energy policies in place now or scrambling to manage an unplanned energy transition later.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM
REST IN PEACE: Former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton, who served 17 terms representing Indiana’s 9th District, has died at 94.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/02/04/former-indiana-congressman-lee-hamilton-dies-94/ 
February 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Hamilton represented Indiana's 9th District covering Southern Indiana for more than three decades. He later co-chaired investigations into the Iran-Contra affair and the September 11 attacks.
Former Indiana congressman Lee Hamilton dies at 94
Hamilton represented Indiana's 9th District covering Southern Indiana for more than three decades. He later co-chaired investigations into the Iran-Contra affair and the September 11 attacks.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
I'm attending Indivisible Central Indiana's event, “Then and Now: Parallels Between 1930s and the Current Political Lands www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
Then and Now: Parallels Between 1930s and the Current Political Landscape · Indivisible Central Indiana
Please join us for this important webinar where we will learn about the parallels between the current political trends in the U.S., and the rise of fascism in Germany. Our presenter is a second-gene...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
This week in Fresh, Circle of Blue breaks down Indiana’s nuclear push, federal moves to exempt advanced reactors from environmental review, Michigan’s push to strengthen dam safety after years of failures, and a proposed constitutional right to clean water in Wisconsin.
February 4, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Indiana’s congressional redistricting debate scrambled planning for the 2026 campaigns, but the status quo still leaves the state with some heated U.S. House primaries on tap.

via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
Fundraising picks up for Indiana congressional races
Indiana’s congressional redistricting debate scrambled planning for the 2026 campaigns, but the status quo still leaves the state with some heated U.S. House primaries on tap.
www.newsfromthestates.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Bucs reach deal with Indiana’s Chandler Whitmer to coach quarterbacks

https://www.rawchili.com/4847088/

Bucs reach deal with Indiana’s Chandler Whitmer to coach quarterbacks
Bucs reach deal with Indiana’s Chandler Whitmer to coach quarterbacks - Raw Chili
Bucs reach deal with Indiana’s Chandler Whitmer to coach quarterbacks
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February 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM
COMMENTARY: Indiana's clean energy opportunity – if we're bold enough
Indiana's clean energy opportunity – if we're bold enough • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana has a choice for how we adapt to this unprecedented energy demand, either by putting smart, proven energy policies in place now or scrambling to manage an unplanned energy transition later.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
BREAKING | Lee Hamilton, a former Democratic congressman who represented Indiana's 9th district for more than 30 years, has died.

Hamilton, a distinguished scholar, was considered one of the nation's "foremost experts on Congress."

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February 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I'm attending Indivisible Central Indiana's event, “Then and Now: Parallels Between 1930s and the Current Political Lan www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
Then and Now: Parallels Between 1930s and the Current Political Landscape · Indivisible Central Indiana
Please join us for this important webinar where we will learn about the parallels between the current political trends in the U.S., and the rise of fascism in Germany. Our presenter is a second-gene...
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February 4, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Indiana’s SL is particularly MAGA toxic. Michigan’s for a long time was sort of middle of the road, slight normie R dominant over much of the period toxic, which produced mixed effects.
February 4, 2026 at 3:41 PM