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Senate Republican leaders in 2023 discuss their agenda on the Senate floor. From left to right are Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown), Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville), Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and Sen. Mike Crider (R-Greenfield).
Brandon Smith
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IPB News File Photo
Republicans endorse Garten to lead Indiana Senate
Benjamin Thorp
Sen. Chris Garten has received the endorsement of the Senate Republican caucus to head the Senate. The Republican rose to national prominence after his support of redistricting.
Senate Republican leaders in 2023 discuss their agenda on the Senate floor. From left to right are Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown), Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville), Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and Sen. Mike Crider (R-Greenfield).
Brandon Smith
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IPB News File Photo
Indiana Republican senators endorse Garten as chamber's next top leader
Sen. Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis), Rep. Earl Harris (D-East Chicago), and other members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus speak at a press conference about concerns over Gov. Mike Braun's recent move to end certain contract goals for women- and minority-owned buisnesses.
Caroline Beck
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WFYI
Black lawmakers challenge Braun's move to end minority contract preferences
Caroline Beck
Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Jonathan Whitham and Indiana Governor Mike Braun address the media concerning flood response efforts August, 17.
Caroline Beck
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WFYI
Indiana activates disaster relief fund, updates response after historic flooding
Caroline Beck, Jill Sheridan
A tree toppled onto a truck in Hammond, Ind. on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 after the storms.
Barb Anguiano
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WFYI
75K Northwest Indiana residents still without power as storm recovery continues
Barb Anguiano

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Screenshot of press conference hosted by City of Gary Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton is pictured with Congressman Frank Mrvan, Gary Common Council President and 5th District Councilwoman Linda Barnes-Caldwell, and Fire Chief Larry Tillman.
City of Gary Government
Local News
Mayor Eddie Melton outlines Gary’s storm recovery as residents balance relief and lingering frustration
Dee Dotson
Mayor Eddie Melton outlines Gary’s storm recovery as residents balance relief and lingering frustration
Go Hammond Facebook page
Local News
As power outages drag on, frustrated Hammond residents feel overlooked in storm recovery
Dee Dotson
Indiana Department of Homeland Security and Indiana Department of Health
Local News
Northwest Indiana storm victims can apply for up to $5,000 in state relief funds
Dee Dotson
NPR News