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While a potential Supreme Court ruling on counting mail-in ballots won't impact Indiana, experts said it could have broad consequences for voters across the country. The Supreme Court in Washington is pictured on June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

As Supreme Court weighs mail-in ballot rule, Indiana election experts warn of broad consequences

November 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Indiana won’t be hit by a potential Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots, but experts warn voters across the country won’t have their mail-in ballots counted.

FILE – SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)

Gov. Braun announces partial SNAP funding for eligible Hoosiers

November 10, 2025 at 3:26 p.m.

Hoosiers who use SNAP benefits will see a portion of the money they typically receive after 11 days without benefits.

The U.S. Capitol is seen, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Northwest Indiana congressmen react to longest government shutdown

November 8, 2025 at 1:27 p.m.

Northwest Indiana congressmen reacted along party lines to the government shutdown stretching into the longest one in U.S. history.

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales speaks during a public meeting regarding election scheduling and voting centers at Munster Town Hall on Oct. 8, 2025. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Sec. of State Morales’ precinct visits caused confusion

November 5, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales caused a bit of stir on Tuesday when he and three staff members arrived at two polling locations in St. John.

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder and his family arrive to Federal Court in Hammond for his sentencing on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder files motion for new trial on tax conviction

November 4, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder filed a motion for a new trial on a charge of obstructing the IRS, as sentencing in that case is set for Jan. 14.

The Indiana State Capitol in Indianapolis on Jan. 4, 2022. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Indiana legislative leaders announce dates for session to address redistricting

November 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Indiana legislators announced Monday they will address including redistricting and Indiana's tax code, during the first half of December.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, addresses the audience at one of his community conversations at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting on Saturday, Nov.1, 2025. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Mrvan advocates for bipartisan immigration reform during community forum

November 4, 2025 at 10:14 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan said the nation is facing “challenging times” when it comes to immigration enforcement, and he would like to find a bipartisan approach to address immigration.

Lake County Government Center, Crown Point. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Lake County election board comes up with precinct consolidations to prevent splits

November 2, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Elections and Registration voted to submit proposed precinct consolidations to the state’s election division.

Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Volunteer Coordinator Twila Burks, center, directs volunteers as goods are packed to be shipped by the organization on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Township offices, nonprofits prepare to meet need as SNAP cuts take hold

October 31, 2025 at 10:54 p.m.

With SNAP benefits ending Nov. 1, Lake and Porter county officials are preparing for an influx of people seeking food assistance as SNAP benefits are set to expire.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, gestures during a roundtable to discuss current challenges related to Medicaid at Porter-Starke Services on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Valparaiso. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

U.S. Rep. Mrvan discusses government shutdown, Indiana’s redistricting efforts

October 30, 2025 at 3:49 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan said the Democrats' efforts to lower healthcare costs amid the government shutdown are worth fighting for. Mrvan also warned that midcensus redistricting, for any state, could...

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