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WHILE NORTHEAST INDIANA VOTES DOWN NEW CASINOS, WEST BADEN KEEPS RESTORING WHAT IT ALREADY HAS · INDIANA GRANTS HELP RUSHVILLE ADD HOMES IN 3 DEVELOPMENTS · REMNANT CHURCH BUYS FORMER ROOKIES FUN CENTER SITE ON GREAT ESCAPE DRIVE · SYRACUSE FALLS TO INDIANA DESPITE STRONG GAMES FROM KIYAN ANTHONY AND RYAN MOESCH · FEARING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT, BLOOMINGTON CITY COUNCIL BANS “SUPER INTELLIGENCE” · NEW PROGRAM WILL TEACH WOMEN IN INDIANA PRISONS HOW TO USE AI · THOMSON LAUNCHES REELECTION BID DAYS AFTER ANOTHER KIRKWOOD SHOOTING · DILLSBORO STUDENTS CLEAN VETERANS GRAVES, PLACE AMERICAN FLAGS · JIM LUCAS 69S AGAIN, · CREWS RESPOND TO STRUCTURE FIRE NEAR OSGOOD · BLOOMINGTON UNROLLS FINANCIAL RELIEF: CHEAP LIQUOR LICENSES · INDIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS PLAN TRADE TRIP TO ISRAEL · DISGUSTING HAIRCUTS FOR THE WIN · GOV. BRAUN: PLACEHOLDER POLITICIAN IN OUTSIDER CLOTHING? MIDTERMS SHOWED HE'S NOT TRUSTED, DOING ENOUGH, AND · STATE HOUSE RESULTS ACROSS THE MR.NEWZ COUNTIES · LAPORTE NAMED INDIANA COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR BY STATEWIDE CHAMBER · MAY WINS! · STATE OF INDIANA, IVY TECH PARTNERSHIP TO CONTINUE PROVIDING INMATES WITH WORKFORCE TRAINING · SEAN STEELE AND CHASE CUMMINGS TALKED ME OUT OF IT · ELECTION RESULTS CREATE UNCERTAIN PATH AHEAD FOR ANY GAMING EXPANSION IN INDIANA · KIRKWOOD SHOOTING: MAYOR INSISTS IT'S THE GUN'S FAULT. · NORTHWEST INDIANA GAS PRICES FALL TO TO AROUND $3.50 A GALLON · THE NASHVILLE DREAM IS BEING RENTED OUT BY THE NIGHT · INDIANA WRESTLING SPLITS OPENING DUALS, EARNS TOURNAMENT TITLE IN SEASON-OPENING WEEKEND ·

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State House Results Across the Mr.Newz Counties

Indiana voters cast ballots on November 3, 2026. Democrats broke the Republican supermajority in the Indiana House of Representatives for the first time in 14 years. In the eight southern counties covered by the Mr.Newz network the results were more mixed, with one clear flip and several Republican holds. House District 62 covers all of Brown County and portions of Monroe and Jackson counties. Democrat Amy Huffman Oliver defeated Republican incumbent Dave Hall. Oliver received about 59 percent of the vote to Hall’s 41 percent. The seat had been held by Republicans in recent cycles. Oliver becomes the first Democrat to represent the district since 2010. House District 61 covers most of Bloomington and surrounding areas in Monroe County. Democrat Matt Pierce ran unopposed and retained the seat he has held since 2002. House District 46 includes western portions of Monroe County,…

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Sean Steele and Chase Cummings talked me out of it

I am not flipping. I am not switching to Chris May. I am not voting.

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The mask finally slips, Sean Steele takes to Facebook to attempt damage control.

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Bob Taylor 2 Nov 2, 2026
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We Are Jaime: How West Encapsulates Average Democrat Mentality in Indiana

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Mayor Kerry gets put through the spanking machine.

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Incumbent Senator In Indiana Caught Shoplifting

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Five Weeks Out in District 69

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After Being Unaffirmed by Hoosier Dems, Young Tries Again

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Personnel Matter: Monroe County’s Health Chief Is Out, and She Is Already Lawyered Up

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Chris Bowen really wants you to listen to her.

Her official story sounds neighborly until you ask questions.

Bob Taylor 1 Sep 8, 2026
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Chris Bowen in full denial after insulting entire District

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Bob Taylor 2 Sep 6, 2026
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Clean Your Own House First

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Am I the Last Democrat?

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A Beam from the Towers Stops in Indianapolis — and a Question About Where We Are Looking

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Could Beau Bayh Look Like Anymore of a Doofus?

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Indiana’s $1.86 Billion Surplus and Nearly $4 Billion in Reserves: What It Means for Counties Like Ours

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Mr.Newz Aug 11, 2026
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Indiana Democrats’ Long Shadow: An Image Problem That Won’t Quit

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Jackson County House Races: Steady Republican Ground with One Real Contest

In District 69 the numbers and history favor Lucas

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When the Camera Becomes the Cause: Civilian Auditing in Southern Indiana

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Jenee Abram Trimble: Real Crusader for Taxpayers?

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Governor Braun Taps Joshua Bain to Regulatory Commission

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Indiana grants help Rushville add homes in 3 developments

RUSHVILLE, Ind. — Three housing developments in Rushville will add 145 homes, city officials and project partners said Monday as they celebrated the opening of two developments …

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The Syracuse Orange faced Indiana in Indianapolis on Monday night.

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New program will teach women in Indiana prisons how to use AI

The Televerde Foundation aims to create a digital literacy program and AI resource center.

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Dillsboro students clean veterans graves, place American flags

(DILLSBORO, Ind.) – Dillsboro Elementary students went on a field trip to pay their respects to veterans on Monday.

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Crews respond to structure fire near Osgood

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Indiana economic development officials plan trade trip to Israel

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Mayor Kerry gets put through the spanking machine.

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