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Indiana 5th Congressional District: Republican candidates on debt, gun control and more

IndyStar reached out to every candidate to ask questions about topics Hoosiers care about. Here's what the Republicans on the ballot said.

      




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Indy fights coronavirus | IndyStar investigates elderly care

Plus, candidates line up to replace Susan Brooks. Restaurants give in time of need. Indy finally puts up streetlights. Legislation to help casino fails.

      




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Law on Holcomb's side despite conservative backlash over COVID-19 measures

Failing to abide by governor's order is a misdemeanor, but officials hope they don't need to enforce it.

      




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How COVID-19 could impact the May primary in the 5th District and across Indiana

So far, Indiana leaders haven't made a decision to postpone the May primary over coronavirus despite decisions to do so in Ohio and Kentucky.

      




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Gov. Holcomb is moving Indiana primary election to June 2

Gov. Eric Holcomb says the Indiana primary election will be moved from May 5 to June 2.

      




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How to vote in the Indiana primary and why it matters

Indiana's 2020 primary has been moved to June 2 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here's everything you need to know about the primary.

      




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10 of the biggest things you should know about stay-at-home in Indiana

Ten things to know as Indiana prepares to hunker down to fight coronavirus.

      




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Here's what enforcement of coronavirus 'stay at home' order will look like in Indiana

Education will be the key to enforce orders from Gov. Eric Holcomb and Mayor Joe Hogsett to close businesses and to urge people to "stay at home."

      




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Here's what Indiana's 'stay at home order' means during the coronavirus pandemic

Gov. Eric Holcomb's coronavirus "stay at home" executive order generally limits travel to essential trips, allows outdoor activities such as walking.

      




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'Stay home': Holcomb elevates Indiana response by shutting down nonessential businesses

Indiana on Monday joined a handful of states, including several of its neighbors, by shutting down nonessential travel and businesses.

      




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Stop saying I recruited you to run, Susan Brooks' office tells a 5th District candidate

Beth Henderson on the "Good Morning Grant County" radio show said U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks encouraged her to run for Indiana's 5th District.

      




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Indiana Election Commission moves deadlines, makes changes to accommodate June 2 primary

The Indiana Election Commission on Wednesday ratified several changes that Gov. Eric Holcomb recommended at a news conference last week.

      




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Gov. Eric Holcomb rejects landlord-tenant bill, saying it's 'not the right time'

Holcomb's veto, only his second as governor, provides a win to hundreds of advocates who had all but begged for his support in recent weeks.

      




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The fight against RFRA isn't over. Meet its conservative opponent.

It's been five years since Indiana's controversial Religion Freedom and Restoration Act was passed, igniting a firestorm.

      




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Longtime Statehouse observers 'disturbed' over how 11th hour legislation was pushed through

Legislation that Indiana lawmakers tacked onto other bills received only the most perfunctory, if any, public vetting in the General Assembly.

      




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What a coronavirus executive order means for abortions in Indiana

Holcomb says order included abortion clinics to make medical resources available to fight COVID-19. But letter writing campaign preceded his decision

      




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Indiana, once a last bastion of blue laws, considers alcohol sales 'essential'

Indiana was among the last states to give up blue laws. Now, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, alcohol is considered an essential product

      




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Indiana state revenues plunge in March, leading to speculation governor will cut spending

Gov. Eric Holcomb will have tough spending decisions as tax revenues decline amid COVID-19 pandemic.

       




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Pence says national emergency gives president absolute power. Here's what experts say.

Vice President Mike Pence said President Donald Trump has absolute power during a national emergency. Here's what experts say.

       




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Indiana governor's race for 2020 narrows

There are two main candidates for the Indiana governor's race in 2020: Republican incumbent Eric Holcomb and Democratic challenger Woody Myers. Here's what we know.

       




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Indiana Democrats to host state convention online due to coronavirus fears

Indiana Democrats announced today they will hold the June 13 state convention virtually.

       




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Indiana black caucus wants governor to address high coronavirus rate among African Americans

In Indiana, African-Americans make up a disproportionate amount of positive cases and deaths from the COVID-19 , a troubling trend that's mirrored nationally.

       




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Exclusive: Trey Hollingsworth clarifies comments that sending Americans back to work is lesser of two evils

Indiana Congressman Trey Hollingsworth says it's a false choice between accepting widespread casualties or reopening the economy.

       




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Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky governors to coordinate lifting of coronavirus restrictions

The governors of Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky have been in close contact throughout the coronavirus pandemic and are coordinating stay-at-home orders.

       




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Some 5th District candidates rely on personal loans for campaigns amid coronavirus

Republican state Sen. Victoria Spartz had the biggest personal loan, giving her campaign $750,000 while raising under $10,000.

       




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How Holcomb will work with other governors, businesses to reopen Indiana

Gov. Eric Holcomb will partner with other Midwestern states as they coordinate reopening their economies in phases as soon as early May.

       




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Governor reaches out to business organizations to talk safety as he considers reopening economy

Gov. Eric Holcomb has begun reaching out to the business community to learn how to begin reopening the economy as safely as possible.

       




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Debt collectors can't touch coronavirus stimulus money, Indiana Supreme Court rules

The federal government said millions will receive payouts. But some Indiana residents worried that their money could be taken by debt collectors.

       




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Mike Pence to visit Indiana GM plant now making ventilators to fight the coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence will visit Indiana next week to spotlight an automotive plant making ventilators to fight the COVID 19 pandemic.

       




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Indianapolis' stay-at-home order protest started with a father-son challenge

he idea for a protest that drew a few hundred people to the governor's residence Saturday started at high school teacher Andy Lyon's kitchen table.

       




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Hoosier Democrats endorse Biden for president

Dozens of Indiana Democrats today endorsed Joe Biden for president, his campaign told IndyStar Thursday.

       




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Blue Angels may fly over Indy in tribute to frontline workers battling coronavirus

Officials would direct the Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force's Thunderbirds to fly over Indianapolis, Washington, New York and others

       




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Jim Cummings Jr., lifelong Republican and founder of Indiana Black Expo, dies at age 90

James "Jim" Cummings Jr., who was the last living founder of Indiana Black Expo., died late Thursday at age 90 of a heart attack.

       




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Mother Teresa attorney to 5th District candidate: stop using her name, image in campaign ads

A lawyer who served as legal counsel for Mother Teresa told Republican Chuck Dietzen to stop using Mother Teresa's name and image in ads.

       




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As Holcomb considers reopening the economy, his popularity gets a boost from TV briefings

Gov. Eric Holcomb finds himself in an enviable position politically as he navigates difficult decisions about how and when to reopen the economy.

       




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Biden campaign calls Pence visit to Indiana ventilator factory an undeserved victory lap

Mike Pence will visit Kokomo Thursday to highlight the administration's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

       




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Are Pence's ties to the state benefiting Indiana's coronavirus response?

Amid the chaotic environment of the pandemic, few things are as important as having a direct line to Pence and other top federal health officials.

       




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'There's no playbook': What local governments can legally limit during coronavirus

The most important decisions during a public health emergency are more likely to be made by Indiana's governor and local officials than the president.

       




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'I was wrong': Mother Teresa lawyer addresses 2016 ad in dust-up with Indiana campaign

Florida attorney Jim Towey, who represented Mother Teresa for over a decade, said he regrets using her image in a 2016 ad for a U.S. House candidate.

       




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Gov. Holcomb supports Hogsett's decision to extend Indy stay-at-home order

Holcomb and Hogsett say they are on the same page.

       




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Pence — wearing face mask — heaps praise on workers while touring Kokomo facility

Vice President Mike Pence toured a GM facility making hospital ventilators for about an hour Thursday.

       




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Presumptive Democratic nominee for Indiana governor says it's unsafe to reopen economy now

Woody Myers, the presumptive Democratic nominee for governor, thinks Gov. Eric Holcomb is making a big mistake in how he's reopening the economy.

       




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How a non-partisan group wants to boost voter turnout by registering 750K new voters

A non-profit group dedicated to civic engagement launched Wednesday an ambitious effort to register voters in Indiana.

       




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Democrat Woody Myers misses initial deadline to choose running mate

the Indiana Democratic State Central Committee decided to push back the noon Tuesday deadline to 10 a.m. Friday.

       




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Indiana reopening projected to increase COVID-19 deaths by 543%

Indiana has the highest death rate among states that are reopening. One widely cited model predicts big rise as Holcomb sends Hoosiers back to work

       




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Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers names running mate

Indiana democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers named Linda Lawson as his running mate in an announcement Friday morning.

       




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Pete Buttigieg tweets demand for 'transparent investigation' of Dreasjon Reed shooting

Former South Bend, Indiana, mayor and former Democratic hopeful for president Pete Buttigieg responded to the shooting of Dreasjon Reed.

       




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Doyel: Cowards had their say, and now it's Colts QB draft pick Jacob Eason's turn

Anonymous sources ripped Washington QB Jacob Eason, and ESPN gave the cowards their say after the Colts selected Eason in the fourth round Saturday.

       




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Colts boost defensive line with Penn State DT Robert Windsor

Scouts regard Windsor as undersized and say he may need to add some weight to thrive at the NFL level.

       




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Colts select DT Robert Windsor from Penn State

The Indianapolis Colts select Penn State defensive tackle Rober Windsor with the 193rd pick.