Indiana Senate approves bill that would make school board races partisan

'It's a terrible bill': The impact of making school board races partisan

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Senate Bill 287 is now heading to Gov. Mike Braun's desk for signature, allowing school board candidates to register with a political party. After receiving the final approval from the state senate on Thursday, the bill will now give those running for school board positions the option to declare a political position or run for the position, remaining non-partisan. Indiana Senate approves bill that would make school…

STATEHOUSE: Partisan school board bill narrowly avoids tie vote, goes to governor

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic Indiana is set to join the handful of states running partisan school board elections after a squeaker of a final vote Thursday — pending a decision from Republican Gov. Mike Braun. All 50 members of the Senate rushed to participate in the 26-24 concurrence tally, with one straggler bursting into the chamber just before Lt. Continue reading STATEHOUSE: Partisan school board bill …

Final day of the 2025 legislative session

The 2025 legislative session is coming to an end, and the Indiana Capital Chronicle team will be chronicling its last day here. (Getty Images)The 2025 legislative session is coming to an end (hopefully within the next 24 hours!), and the Indiana Capital Chronicle team will be bringing you everything from the final day here. .liveDayContainer { display: flex; flex-direction: column; } .navRow { width: 100%; } .navRowContainer { background-co…

Partisan school board bill narrowly avoids tie vote, goes to Indiana governor

Indiana is set to join the handful of states running partisan school board elections after a squeaker of a final vote Thursday – pending a decision from Republican Gov. Mike Braun.

Indiana Lawmakers Approve Bill to Make School Board Races Partisan

STATEHOUSE–The Indiana Senate has passed a bill that would require school board candidates to declare a political party affiliation. The bill, Senate Bill 287, is now awaiting Governor Mike Braun’s signature. Supporters argue that the bill will help voters understand candidates’ positions on important issues, while critics fear it will politicize nonpartisan positions. The Governor is expected to sign it.

Indiana lawmakers wrap up the 2025 legislative session with budget cuts and controversial bills

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Thursday marks the final day of the Indiana General Assemblys legislative session, with lawmakers racing to address the remaining legislation. One of the most talked-about measures this session allows school board candidates to declare a political party affiliation. This bill was sent to Governor Mike Brauns desk on Thursday fairly early in the day, despite significant backlash from educators and the Indiana School Boards Assoc…