Emily Longnecker

10x Emmy Award Winning Reporter. Dog Mom 2Luca. Outdoor Lover. Love My Family & Telling Great Stories. Opinions R My Own. @WTHRcom

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Governor says he’ll reevaluate this tax holiday on sales tax on gas in 30 days.

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Governor Mike Braun announces he’s suspending Indiana’s sales tax on gas for 30 days.

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Maureen and I are praying for the families who lost loved ones and for every Hoosier impacted by the devastating tornadoes in Northwest Indiana.

First responders, state and local officials, and the American Red Cross are on the ground providing immediate support. With severe weather continuing across Indiana, I urge all Hoosiers to stay alert, follow guidance from local officials, and take precautions to keep their families safe.

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“Former Republican Mayor of Indianapolis Greg Ballard says he’s running for Indiana Secretary of State Office as an Independent.” @WTHRcom

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SB 76 on immigration passed 37 to 11 and now heads to Governor Braun’s desk.

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Democratic State Senator JD Ford files to run for Congress in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District

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Redistricting fails vote of 31 to 19

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People in gallery shouting at Brown as she speaks about what she says will happen if Dems get control of the House. Lt Gov Beckwith overseeing Senate says he’ll clear the gallery if there’s another outburst.

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Republican Senator Liz Brown speaking in support of redistricting. Brown says this is not about breaking rules but about what “we are able to do politically, legally and Constitutionally.” Says it’s the “only way to bolster Republican voices in Congress.”

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Republican Senator Mike Young who is for redistricting is speaking right now says IN Senate not the only body to face a tough and a “once in a lifetime decision” to make a difference in the country’s future.

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Indiana Senators entering the chamber ahead of today’s redistricting vote.

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Redistricting Bill passes out of Senate’s Election Committee by a vote of 6 to 3. @WTHRcom

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IN House passes redistricting bill and proposed map by vote of 57 to 41. Bill now heads to the IN Senate.

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So far today, only the Bill’s author Republican State Rep Ben Smaltz has been the only Republican House member to speak about the bill.

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As IN House Democrats continue to speak out against redistricting bill… sources tell me House Speaker Huston has been approaching members to make sure they vote for redistricting. Sources say vote may be closer than originally thought. @WTHRcom

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As session begins for the House to vote on redistricting Democrats are not present in chamber for roll call.

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Former Indiana Lt Gov Sue Ellspermann testifying against redistricting bill says it makes no sense for Indiana and says Hoosiers are not asking for this. Ellsperman helped draw 2011 maps when she was a state rep. Says Hoosiers will remember and hold you accountable.

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Kate Sweeney Bell…Marion County Clerk and Chief Election officer testifies that splitting Marion Cty into 4 different congressional districts will put enormous stress on system to get ready for primary and General election. Calls changes profound.

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Smaltz went on to say he was not thrilled when he received threats from someone against the redistricting effort to kill his family in front of him and then kill him.

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Author of redistricting bill…Republican State Rep Ben Smaltz says he was not forced or coerced into supporting this effort. Says he talked to President Trump and VP Vance. Says administration “very professional” in letting him “get there on my own.”

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Smaltz questioned by Dems about President’s social media posts threatening to primary lawmakers who did not support redistricting. After posts several lawmakers received threats. Smaltz says political pressure part of this. But says he has felt no pressure.