Indiana

Politics & Government

Governor's Races Could Be A Bright Spot For GOP On Election Night

2:11pm November 06, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Republicans are expected to pick up control in at least one or two of the 12 gubernatorial races on the ballot, and they could even hit a modern-day record of states they control.

Teacher Sarah Ross and students (from left to right) Ximena, age 4, Yareli, age 3, and Kendra, age 2 at the Indiana Migrant Preschool Center, a free preschool for migrant children ages 2 to 5. The school teaches students in English and Spanish with the go

Schools Hustle To Reach Kids Who Move With The Harvest, Not The School Year

2:40pm October 31, 2016

by Peter Balonon-Rosen

The children of migrant farm workers are some of the country's poorest, most undereducated and hardest to track down. Programs like one in southern Indiana are working to change that.

Politics & Government

How To Lose The Senate In 82 Days

4:28pm August 18, 2016

by Susan Davis

Senate Republicans are bracing for down-ballot losses that are likely to cost the party their Senate majority this year.

New Abortion Rules Blocked In Florida, Indiana Hours Before Taking Effect

2:47pm July 01, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

This comes after Monday's landmark Supreme Court decision on abortion. Since then, new restrictions on the procedure have also been rejected in Alabama, Mississippi and Wisconsin.

Madonna Rea shakes hands with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders as he has breakfast at Peppy Grill on Tuesday in Indianapolis.

As Cruz Exits Race, Trump Cements His Spot As Likely GOP Nominee

11:01pm May 03, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Ted Cruz ended his campaign after losing must-win Indiana. Bernie Sanders beat Hillary Clinton, but she keeps a large lead in pledged Democratic delegates.

Republican Ted Cruz makes a campaign stop at the Bravo Cafe Monday in Osceola, Ind. The Hoosier State might be Cruz's last chance to stop Donald Trump from getting the nomination.

4 Things To Watch In The Indiana Primary

6:08pm May 03, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

How much will Donald Trump pad his lead, and what will Ted Cruz do next? Even if Bernie Sanders wins, Hillary Clinton's lead is virtually insurmountable. And the GOP Senate primary is one to watch.

As Factory Jobs Slip Away, Indiana Voters Have Trade On Their Minds

6:22pm May 02, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

The state has been steadily losing manufacturing jobs for years. The issue is already playing a big part in the presidential campaign, and it could drive a lot of people to the polls on Tuesday.

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While campaigning in Indiana, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz came face to face with a protester who supports his rival Donald Trump.

WATCH: Ted Cruz Clashes With Trump Supporter, 'He Is Playing You For A Chump'

5:12pm May 02, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

It wasn't the only unfortunate incident that befell Ted Cruz's campaign over the weekend as he's struggling to catch Donald Trump ahead of Tuesday's crucial vote.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Endorses Ted Cruz, Praises Donald Trump

2:46pm April 29, 2016

The Texas senator hopes the endorsement will give him a boost in the critical Indiana primary on Tuesday. But that could be undercut by Pence's kind words for Trump.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence speaks during a press conference March 31, 2015, at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis.

Periods As Protest: Indiana Women Call Governor To Talk About Menstrual Cycles

3:42pm April 08, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Gov. Mike Pence signed new abortion restrictions into law last month. Some women have since decided that if he's interested in their reproductive systems, they might as well keep him updated.