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Covering state government and politics in Indiana since 1999. Editor-in-Chief for Indiana Capital Chronicle.

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Niki Kelly
2 years
. @SenatorBraun told reporters today the issue of abortion should be left to states to decide. In a follow-up, he said the U.S. Supreme Court shouldn't have legalized interracial marriage nationally. Instead it should have been up to individual states.
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2 years
"If you are not wanting the Supreme Court to weigh in on issues like that you are not going to be able to have your cake and eat it too. That would be hypocritical."
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5 years
@RealMikeWilbon Are you drunk?
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2 years
Protesters have now blocked Capital Street and police are diverting cars now.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
Eli Lilly statement on abortion comes far too late. Already signed into law before they publicly weighed in.
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1 month
Indiana’s DNC Delegation voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy for President tonight in a virtual call.
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2 years
BREAKING: Monroe Circuit Court Judge Kelsey Hanlon grants preliminary injunction blocking Indiana's new abortion law. She ruled the public interest would be disserved if the injunction isn't granted.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
Some personal news, After 26 years, I am leaving the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. This family-owned paper has mentored me, allowed me to grow and supported me. I have worked with so many amazing journalists and leaving is truly bittersweet. But a new adventure awaits.
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Niki Kelly
7 months
Three former charter school officials have been criminally charged in a scheme to inflate enrollment numbers at the Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Pathways Virtual Academy.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
The Indiana Hospital Association has weighed in on the abortion debate: "We are concerned that Indiana is creating an atmosphere that will be perceived as antagonistic to physicians." 1/3
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Niki Kelly
3 years
Today I have been called both a seacow and fucking clueless on Twitter. All I have to say is manatees are adorable and Clueless is a great movie.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
The Indiana House just passed an amendment saying state dollars can't go to the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University in Bloomington. It covers utilities, land, buildings, loans, grants, displays, research etc.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
I will be Editor-in-Chief for a new @statesnewsroom outlet - providing in-depth coverage of the Indiana Statehouse and state news. The nonprofit group is already in 26 states and doing great work. We are hiring 3 reporters and will have more announcements soon.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
Documents just released by @StateHealthIN show Indiana doctor followed law and reported abortion on 10-year-old rape victim within state required three days.
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Niki Kelly
3 months
Todd Rokita’s campaign just sent this text out. They photoshopped Eric Holcomb out but left Janet.
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5 months
Big news broken by Forbes
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Forbes
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The Federal Elections Commission fined Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., $159,000 after failing to correctly disclose millions of dollars in loans for his 2018 Senate campaign, according to an agency document published this week. Read more:
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Niki Kelly
1 year
Bernard employer disagrees with licensing finding.
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Kristen Eskow
1 year
NEW: IU Health says it disagrees with the Indiana Medical Licensing Board’s decision that Dr. Caitlin Bernard violated patient privacy laws when telling The Indianapolis Star that she provided abortion care to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio. @CBS4Indy @FOX59
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2 years
Dr. Caitlin Bernard has filed suit against @AGToddRokita
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2 years
Indiana's restrictive abortion ban not going to Health Committee even though it governs a medical procedure. Going to House Courts and Criminal Code.
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Niki Kelly
10 months
The Indiana Supreme Court has given Attorney General Todd Rokita a public reprimand for attorney misconduct. It relates to a national television appearance where he called a doctor “abortion activist acting as a doctor—with a history of failing to report.”
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Niki Kelly
7 months
I sent a note to Marion County voting officials about whether Nikki Haley has enough signatures to make the presidential ballot here. They confused me for her and responded "Niki. As of this writing you are short on signatures." So Haley likely not on the ballot.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
The ACLU of Indiana has now filed suit against the transgender sports bill that Republicans overrode a veto on just minutes ago.
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6 months
The Indiana Democratic Party has endorsed Jennifer McCormick for governor. She is the only Democrat on the ballot.
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Niki Kelly
5 months
Political statement on official government account.
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AG Todd Rokita
5 months
It’s starting!
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Niki Kelly
1 year
Starting a new outlet from the ground up has been challenging, invigorating and fun. Tonight our team was recognized for the hard work and we can’t wait to do even more!
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Niki Kelly
10 months
Destiny Wells is making an announcement "of statewide importance" tomorrow at 1 p.m. Rumors for months have been that she will run for Attorney General.
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Niki Kelly
1 month
Kamala Harris has taken the stage to massive cheers at the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. event.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
Devastated to lose the Dean of the Indiana Statehouse Press Corps. Eric is literally the smartest guy you will ever meet and he focused on facts in his reporting. Too bad there is no place for that at WIBC.
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Eric Berman
2 years
Some personal news: this morning my tenure at WIBC came to an end. For 28 years, it has been my privilege to bring you fair and detailed coverage of news affecting Hoosiers' lives, and I hope you'll stick around for whatever comes next. -30-
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Niki Kelly
1 year
Been a long time since we have had this large of a press corps covering the session! Wonderful to see. #sinedie
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Niki Kelly
3 months
The Braun campaign has to be reeling a bit. He couldn't convince his own party's delegates to choose the running mate he wanted.
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Niki Kelly
1 year
One year of permitless carry: "Our shootings are way up — we're doing about three shootings a week now. Part of the reason is because everybody thinks they can carry a gun, and they can’t."
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Niki Kelly
4 months
This is excellent reporting. A decades-old policy was changed the day before a protest with no warning. Arrests followed.
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Marissa Meador
4 months
On the eve of the divestment protest, IU changed policy to forbid tents w/out IU approval. Thursday morning, they posted the change to their website. That afternoon, police arrested 33 protesters for violating policy. @idsnews
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Niki Kelly
3 months
Donald Trump got involved in a LG race in Indiana, and his endorsed candidate just lost.
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Niki Kelly
1 month
Indiana state representative believes federal government actively tried to kill Trump.
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Jim Lucas
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I believe our government tried to assassinate Trump.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
It's official - @VP coming to Indianapolis Monday for a roundtable on protecting reproductive rights. That is the day a special session partly aimed at banning abortion kicks off.
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Niki Kelly
6 months
2024 #INLegis is in the books! Our press corps family keeps growing and that is good for Indiana.
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Niki Kelly
3 months
Indiana politics rarely gives us a shocker. But today is just that. @MicahBeckwith wins the LG nomination, 891 to 828. Donald Trump's endorsement of Rep. Julie McGuire was not enough.
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Niki Kelly
1 year
I am officially old. Someone didn’t recognize this poster nor know what Schoolhouse Rocks is.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
He has now said he thought the question was about gay marriage.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
. @GovHolcomb presents @EricBermanIN a Sagamore of the Wabash award. Berman says “my gosh” and “I am deeply honored.”
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Niki Kelly
11 months
A beautiful fall day. If it isn’t open today why did they pay extra to build it?
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Jim Irsay
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Roof/Window CLOSED tomorrow!!
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Niki Kelly
2 years
The GOP House voted down an amendment letting parents know if a teacher in their child's classroom is armed and/or trained. Defeated by same Republicans who say parents have a right to know the curriculum in schools; if their child is questioning their sexual orientation etc.
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Niki Kelly
3 years
Funniest thing I've heard all year - Sen. Mishler - I just looked up at the clock and realized it’s an hour behind. Mitch Daniels - Some idiot put us on daylight saving time.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
As of today our full staff has started and we are working hard to launch Indiana's new go-to publication for state news. @statesnewsroom Follow our reporters. @WhitneyDownard @SmithCaseyA @LeslieABonilla
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Niki Kelly
2 years
And that's a wonderful wrap on the JG.
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5 months
That was incredible.
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Niki Kelly
10 months
She is taking aim at GOP Attorney General Todd Rokita.
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Indiana Capital Chronicle
10 months
Democrat Destiny Wells announces run for Attorney General.
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Niki Kelly
3 years
I am still waiting for the expenses I requested, including lodging, meals, gas etc.
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AG Todd Rokita
3 years
...That’s because like the illegals themselves, the fake news wants open borders and hates the rule of law, which is the cornerstone of our American Exceptionalism. Of course no taxpayer dollars were spent inappropriately during my evidence-gathering trip...
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Niki Kelly
1 year
. @GovHolcomb has signed the bill banning gender-affirming medical care for minors in Indiana. It requires those currently on hormones or puberty blockers to detransition.
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Niki Kelly
7 months
Braun, Banks and other Republicans are quiet on this.
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Senator Todd Young
7 months
Alexei Navalny stood up to Putin and his Russian cronies, and he dies a hero for freedom’s cause.   All Americans must be clear eyed about Putin’s ambitions. We should endeavor to make Putin a global outcast.
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Niki Kelly
8 months
The irony of the Senate hearing a bill about the government interfering in a parent's right to parent after the legislature last year passed a bill overriding parents in terms of authorizing gender-affirming care for their minor children.
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Niki Kelly
3 years
NEW! Hoosiers 45 and up now eligible for vaccine! I just signed up for mine. Lots of availability!
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Niki Kelly
4 months
If this result holds, the oft-controversial Jim Lucas will lose seat following drunk driving arrest and showing gun to minors in Statehouse.
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Niki Kelly
4 years
Indiana has lost 18 residents per 100,000, compared with 6 for Kentucky and 10 for Ohio. Those states are not reopening. Three states that are reopening are West Virginia, Iowa and Missouri, which have rates of 3, 7 and 6 deaths per 100,000 residents, respectively.
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Niki Kelly
9 months
Indiana has a $1 billion shortfall in Medicaid funding, state budget committee learned today. It's a huge miss and lawmakers are frustrated and confused. "This cannot happen again," Sen. Ryan Mishler said.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
Current and former Statehouse Press Corps member - and a few other friends - bid farewell to ⁦⁦ @EricBermanIN ⁩ last night. Good luck in your new adventure!
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Niki Kelly
4 years
I am hearing from so many parents who are devastated right now that Marion County schools are going virtual again. I feel for them. Bars open and schools closed is a hard message for kids to get.
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Niki Kelly
7 months
It's me!
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Adam Wren
7 months
The Trump campaign attorney glommed on to a tweet from a local reporter with the same first name as Haley, confused the two, leading the reporter to suggest Haley would "not likely to be on the ballot in Indiana." But Haley has the needed 500 signatures.
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Niki Kelly
3 years
A lot of students in the Statehouse today on HB1134 - having their say on the CRT-inspired bill.
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Niki Kelly
1 year
Rep. Jim Lucas is getting an opponent.
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Shannon K Kling
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It is my honor to announce that Trish Whitcomb will be running in HD69 in Indiana! The daughter of former Edgar Whitcomb, Trish will bring back civility, compassion, integrity and Hoosier Hospitality to our home state. #WinWithWhitcomb #IndianaTwitter
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Niki Kelly
4 years
Hoosiers 55 and up can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. Sign up at
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Niki Kelly
2 years
Always follow the money.
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Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Rokita gave a $200k contract to consultant who failed to properly file as a lobbyist.
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Niki Kelly
3 years
Starting MONDAY - Hoosiers 40 and up are eligible for vaccine.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
Another year covering this sometimes maddening but rewarding and fun legislature.
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2 years
"There are 1.5 million people of reproductive age in the state of Indiana, and every single one of them deserve the right to make their own decisions about their bodies, families, and futures.”
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Niki Kelly
2 years
With near-total abortion ban halted, Indiana will at least temporarily revert back to previous law allowing abortion up to 20 weeks. Also allows abortion clinics to again perform the procedure (new law would shift all abortions to hospitals or hospital-owned surgical centers).
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Niki Kelly
4 months
Where in the world is Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales? A few people reached out to me saying he was out of the country but posting on SM as if he was still here. All this pretty close to a major election. A🧵
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Niki Kelly
2 months
Another photos from Anna Moneymaker at Getty Images. Our story - provided by the @PennCapitalStar - will be updated as we learn more information.
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Niki Kelly
1 year
The Indiana ACLU has filed suit against the new transgender health care ban.
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Niki Kelly
1 year
Every time I come to the Senate there is a new rule. Now reporters are only allowed to enter on the Democrat side. The doorkeeper said it is not new. I have literally been coming in that door for 20 years. God forbid we be able to speak with Republicans.
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Niki Kelly
4 years
And my daughter's COVID-19 was negative. Want to note it also came back in less than 48 hours.
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Niki Kelly
5 years
You know what I don't appreciate? Being maligned publicly and falsely on the House floor about a bill I have never heard of or covered. Fake News insults are ridiculous and I'm over it. #sessionlife
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Niki Kelly
1 year
U.S. Supreme Court just ruled against the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, finding nursing home residents can sue for rights under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act. Here is why the ruling is important.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
Indiana Right to Life just had a virtual media briefing - but didn't take questions. They aren't happy with the direction of the abortion bills.
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Niki Kelly
5 years
I've gotten lots of compliments on my live-tweeting and I'm happy to do it to inform the public. Hoping you guys also click on my stories though since that's what helps pay my salary!
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Niki Kelly
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Attorney General Todd Rokita held a press conference saying the Indiana Department of Health was not following Indiana public records law. A group sued. Now Rokita says IDOH isn't allowed to have their own attorneys. IDOH hired counsel anyway.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
The Statehouse line from my office window.
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Former U.S. Senator for Indiana and Ambassador to the Vatican Joe Donnelly will serve as Delegation Chair for Indiana to the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19-22 in Chicago.
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Niki Kelly
4 years
Many have never seen the Indiana Supreme Court law library. It is one of my favorite places in the Statehouse. #IWIR
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Niki Kelly
2 years
"We urge lawmakers to protect all medical professionals from liability and other repercussions when working in good faith to comply with state laws while providing lifesaving care to Hoosier moms and babies." 3/3
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Niki Kelly
5 years
3 big Indy issues yesterday at Statehouse - IndyGo, panhandling, tenant bill. Nothing in IndyStar. 3 reporters at Statehouse every day last year. Ed reporter still working hard but otherwise zero presence. Sad that largest newspaper doesn't value state government coverage
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Niki Kelly
4 years
Indiana has provided no additional unemployment dollars; no hazard pay for essential workers; no poor relief for townships; nothing for laid off bar and restaurant workers.
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Niki Kelly
4 years
I'm over this idea that the media is doing something wrong. We are covering press conferences, deaths, events being canceled, cruise ships quarantined, schools being closed, countries in turmoil. If we weren't covering it, it would be a dereliction of duty.
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Ronna McDaniel
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“I just want to stress to politicians and the media to stop using [coronavirus] as a tool to politicize things and to scare people. It's not responsible. This is not the time for this. People need to be looking to the CDC for guidance.” - @PressSec
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Niki Kelly
6 months
When lawmakers end session days early - a week this time - it is always frustrating to hear lawmakers on the final night saying they don't love language or agree with it but they have to approve it. Actually they don't. They have days to fix things if they want.
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Niki Kelly
4 years
To be working harder than ever for months in a row with no break and to wake up to an email saying I should have done an additional story is demoralizing. I am just one person. I relied on Associated Press for a story yesterday and got a snarky email. #reporterlife
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Niki Kelly
2 years
Please excuse this interruption for the first night-time pics from my office.
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Niki Kelly
7 months
A law I would support - if I can sign up online for your service I should be able to cancel online. So frustrating that they make you go through an additional hoop of calling and also aren't available on weekends.
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Niki Kelly
4 years
Wow! 544,379 Hoosiers voting by mail according to data from SOS office after deadline to request absentee ballot passes. Compared to 53,818 in 2016.
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Niki Kelly
3 years
I AM BACK! Someone took control of my account but it has been recovered. That was a terrible 24 hours.
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Niki Kelly
1 year
Indiana Medical Licensing Board about to start; Dr. Caitlin Bernard defending against allegations that she didn't follow Indiana law on notification and patient confidentiality in 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion last summer. Attorneys say hearing could take 10 hours.
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Niki Kelly
2 years
. @GovHolcomb also vetoed the transgender sports bill.
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Niki Kelly
4 years
My parents got their first vaccine shot today and I can't believe the relief I feel after trying for weeks in Ohio. At 74 with multiple serious health conditions I feel like I can breathe again.
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Niki Kelly
4 years
South Carolina and Louisiana now to allow COVID-19 as mail-in vote reason (per state action and injunction reapectively..) Indiana now 1 of only 4 states in which the virus is not a valid reason to vote by mail.
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