Politics

Politics coverage in Lawrence County.

Lawco.News · Lawrence County

Headlines

DISGUSTING HAIRCUTS FOR THE WIN · INDIANA GOV. MIKE BRAUN SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO EXTEND GAS TAX HOLIDAY AGAIN · STATE HOUSE RESULTS ACROSS THE MR.NEWZ COUNTIES · INDIANA PORK BACKS YOUTH, PRO CHEFS AT WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS · MAY WINS! · CITY OF BLOOMINGTON TO HOST GRAND OPENING FOR NEW BLOOMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS CENTER · SEAN STEELE AND CHASE CUMMINGS TALKED ME OUT OF IT · BRAUN EXTENDS INDIANA GAS TAX SUSPENSION THROUGH DEC. 4 · KIRKWOOD SHOOTING: MAYOR INSISTS IT'S THE GUN'S FAULT. · SHEILA KLINKER DECLARED WINNER IN INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 27 RACE · THE NASHVILLE DREAM IS BEING RENTED OUT BY THE NIGHT · FIRST DEMOCRAT WINS STATEWIDE OFFICE IN INDIANA SINCE 2012 · MARTIN COUNTY’S RECYCLING CENTER FACES DECEMBER HEARING AS FINANCES STAY THIN · CHRIS MAY RETAINS INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 65 SEAT FOLLOWING INDEPENDENT CHALLENGE · FARMER'S ALMANAC LOOKS AHEAD: MILDER LEAN FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA, WITH THE USUAL CAVEATS · DEARBORN CHAMBER NAMES SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR · THE MASK FINALLY SLIPS, SEAN STEELE TAKES TO FACEBOOK TO ATTEMPT DAMAGE CONTROL. · INDOT REMINDS DRIVERS TO WATCH FOR ROAD CREWS AS DAYLIGHT HOURS DECREASE · LAST PICKLEBALL GAME OF THE SEASON · INDIANA GAS TAX SUSPENSIONS END WEDNESDAY; DRIVERS COULD SEE 60-CENT INCREASE · MARTIN COUNTY, OCTOBER 2026: ELECTIONS AND GAY ACTIVISTS, IT JUST NEVER STOPS. · I-465 REOPENS AFTER CRASH ON SOUTHWEST SIDE · FAMILY DETAINS BORDEN MAN ACCUSED OF TRYING TO ABDUCT TEEN AT GUNPOINT ON NORTH NAUGLE ROAD · ISLAMOPHOBIC RHETORIC IS COMMON IN INDIANA. HERE’S HOW NEWSROOMS COVER IT · DISGUSTING HAIRCUTS FOR THE WIN · INDIANA GOV. MIKE BRAUN SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO EXTEND GAS TAX HOLIDAY AGAIN · STATE HOUSE RESULTS ACROSS THE MR.NEWZ COUNTIES · INDIANA PORK BACKS YOUTH, PRO CHEFS AT WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS · MAY WINS! · CITY OF BLOOMINGTON TO HOST GRAND OPENING FOR NEW BLOOMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS CENTER · SEAN STEELE AND CHASE CUMMINGS TALKED ME OUT OF IT · BRAUN EXTENDS INDIANA GAS TAX SUSPENSION THROUGH DEC. 4 · KIRKWOOD SHOOTING: MAYOR INSISTS IT'S THE GUN'S FAULT. · SHEILA KLINKER DECLARED WINNER IN INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 27 RACE · THE NASHVILLE DREAM IS BEING RENTED OUT BY THE NIGHT · FIRST DEMOCRAT WINS STATEWIDE OFFICE IN INDIANA SINCE 2012 · MARTIN COUNTY’S RECYCLING CENTER FACES DECEMBER HEARING AS FINANCES STAY THIN · CHRIS MAY RETAINS INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 65 SEAT FOLLOWING INDEPENDENT CHALLENGE · FARMER'S ALMANAC LOOKS AHEAD: MILDER LEAN FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA, WITH THE USUAL CAVEATS · DEARBORN CHAMBER NAMES SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR · THE MASK FINALLY SLIPS, SEAN STEELE TAKES TO FACEBOOK TO ATTEMPT DAMAGE CONTROL. · INDOT REMINDS DRIVERS TO WATCH FOR ROAD CREWS AS DAYLIGHT HOURS DECREASE · LAST PICKLEBALL GAME OF THE SEASON · INDIANA GAS TAX SUSPENSIONS END WEDNESDAY; DRIVERS COULD SEE 60-CENT INCREASE · MARTIN COUNTY, OCTOBER 2026: ELECTIONS AND GAY ACTIVISTS, IT JUST NEVER STOPS. · I-465 REOPENS AFTER CRASH ON SOUTHWEST SIDE · FAMILY DETAINS BORDEN MAN ACCUSED OF TRYING TO ABDUCT TEEN AT GUNPOINT ON NORTH NAUGLE ROAD · ISLAMOPHOBIC RHETORIC IS COMMON IN INDIANA. HERE’S HOW NEWSROOMS COVER IT ·

Latest stories in Lawco.News

Clear filter Search & filter →

Lawco.News

Property Tax Reform Fallout: What SEA 1 Means for Lawrence County — and How Other Counties Are Handling It

Homeowners across Indiana are seeing modest property tax relief this year under Senate Enrolled Act 1. For local governments, the same law is producing a different kind of math.

Bob Taylor 3 Aug 7, 2026

Opinion

Lawco.NewsMonco.NewsOraco.NewsJacco.NewsBroco.NewsGreeco.NewsMartco.NewsWasco.News

Data Centers: You're gonna love em'

"We're building the future one rack at a time."

Mr.Newz 1 Aug 5, 2026

Around Indiana aggregated headlines

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signs executive order to extend gas tax holiday again

Indiana drivers will continue getting a break at the gas pump.

WLKY

Indiana Pork backs youth, pro chefs at World Food Championships

Craig Baker, Indianapolis Intercontinental Hotel, won World Chef Championship; Jordan Davis, Smoking Pastor Project, secured World Barbecue Championship.

National Hog Farmer

City of Bloomington to host grand opening for new Bloomington Fire Department Operations Center

BLOOMINGTON — The City of Bloomington will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 6, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the ...

WBIW

Braun extends Indiana gas tax suspension through Dec. 4

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana drivers will continue receiving a break at the gas pump through Dec. 4 after Gov. Mike Braun signed executive orders extending the suspension of the state…

WRTV

Sheila Klinker Declared Winner in Indiana House District 27 Race

First elected 44 years ago following a career in education, Klinker is leaning on her decades of experience as she prepares for her next term.

wlfi

First Democrat wins statewide office in Indiana since 2012

Democrat Beau Bayh pulled off a major upset in Indiana’s secretary of state race Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat to win statewide office in the Republican stronghold in mor…

The Hill

Chris May retains Indiana House District 65 Seat following independent challenge

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Incumbent Republican State Representative Chris May (R-Bedford) secured reelection to the Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday, tur ...

WBIW

Dearborn Chamber names Small Business of the Year

(LAWRENCEBURG, Ind.) – The Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce has named 4 Speed on 50 its 2026 Small Business of the Year and Stedman Machine Company its 2026 Large Business of…

812now

INDOT reminds drivers to watch for road crews as daylight hours decrease

INDIANA — With seasonal changes bringing shorter days and reduced evening visibility, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is urging drivers to ...

WBIW

Indiana gas tax suspensions end Wednesday; drivers could see 60-cent increase

The suspensions of the gas sales tax and excise tax in Indiana expire Wednesday.

wthitv

Local Events from DO812

Upcoming happenings across the 812

View all on DO812 →

Event

Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00pm • Bedford First Assembly, 2601 27th Street, Bedford

Harvest of Quilts Exhibition Opening

Opening reception for the annual quilt show featuring traditional and contemporary works by local quilters. View exhibits, meet makers, and enjoy light refreshments. Free admission during opening hours.

Event

Oct 15, 2026 at 12:00pm • Evansville

Eville Shindig

Best hot rod, kustoms and rockabilly festival in the Midwest. If you love hot rods, kustom cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage campers, pin up girls, rockabilly bands, swap meets, tattoos, lowbrow art, vendors of cool …

Event

Oct 10, 2026 at 1:00pm • Bedford Public Library, 1323 K Street, Bedford, IN

Autumn Story and Craft Afternoon

Family program featuring seasonal stories followed by a simple nature- or limestone-themed craft. Designed for children ages 4–10 with accompanying adults; materials provided. Free; no registration required.