Tony Cook
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Investigative reporter @IndyStar . "The country I come from is called the Midwest." Cincy native. Alum: Purdue MFA, Las Vegas Sun, Toledo Blade.
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@VP
Mike Pence routinely used a private email account for public business as Indiana governor -- and got hacked
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Pence portrait: Bible, family photo, Indiana-themed tie designed by his wife, unbuttoned jacket
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I’ve been in line to vote at North Central for over an hour now. Not even close yet. And there’s at least 100 people behind me.
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INBOX: Mayor Joe Hogsett announces plans to dismantle, remove Confederate monument in Garfield Park.
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BREAKING: Indiana doctor who provided abortion for 10-year-old Ohio girl has filed a claim for damages against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita -- a first step toward a defamation lawsuit. via
@indystar
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Cruz poses with 5-year-old Halle. Her dad, Michael Deak, 53, Indy, says Cruz "stands up for truth and Liberty."
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Cruz promises to repeal Obamacare, institute a flat tax, abolish IRS, end welfare benefits for undocumented immigrants.
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BREAKING: Indiana Senate passes Sunday alcohol sales bill, 39-10. House could vote on identical measure as soon as tomorrow.
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On the eve of the NRA convention in Indianapolis this weekend, victims of the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history are suing the distributor of the 60-round magazine the killer used to carry out the FedEx massacre. Tomorrow marks the attack’s 2-year anniversary.
FedEx mass shooting victims, families file lawsuit against gun distributor
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Pence says the smile on his face in the portrait is the smile when he looks at his wife, Karen. Thank you for capturing that smile, he says
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ICYMI: 15 law professors across the state are criticizing Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for his comments on the Indianapolis doctor who provided an abortion for a 10-year-old Ohio girl.
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Pence campaign source tells me post-debate that governor is "100%" staying on ticket through Nov. 8
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The emails were delivered -- in paper form -- on same day as
@IndyStar
story about Pence's use of personal AOL account for state business
Breaking: Mike Pence attorneys deliver 13 boxes of emails to Indiana Statehouse amid controversy.
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Indiana’s chief legal officer “engaged in attorney misconduct,” the Indiana Supreme Court has found.
This makes
@ToddRokitaIN
the second Indiana attorney general in a row to be publicly disciplined by the state’s high court.
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A reminder that viral national stories like this one often rely on the work of local journalists, in this case the incredible
@ArikaHerron
. Please support work like hers:
An Indiana GOP state senator said teachers "need to be impartial" during lessons about Nazism and fascism
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Carrier Corp. is laying off 215 workers this week. These jobs were not among those saved through the deal
@realDonaldTrump
and
@VP
Mike Pence struck with the company.
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BREAKING: State police now reviewing alleged threats against Indiana delegates critical of
@realDonaldTrump
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BREAKING: Indiana threw out hundreds of absentee ballots in the 2018 election and never told the voters. Now some of them are suing. via
@indystar
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NEW: In a letter to Speaker Todd Huston, State Rep. Robin Shackleford, Indiana Black Legislative Caucus chair, asks that Rep. Jim Lucas be removed from committee positions, saying he "has exhibited signs of racist behavior on countless occasions"
Indiana lawmaker accused of racism after posting meme of black kids celebrating free money via
@indystar
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It’s Impd who is saying they will walk one block with protesters
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If Pence had any doubts about staying on the ticket w/ Trump, they appear to have been erased by presidential debate
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It should not be this hard to vote. I’d like to think Election Day will be better, but I waited 2.5 hours to vote on primary day in June. These waits are just unacceptable. Thanks for hanging in there
@justinlmack
!
It's over. It's finally over Indianapolis. Got in line to vote at St. Luke's at 9:32 a.m. & walked out at 4:38 p.m. I've never been one to post his "I voted" sticker. But it took me more than 7 HOURS to get it so can bet your red, white and blues imma post it.
#vote
#VoteEarly
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"I don’t know if it's really rebuking anything as much as just a recognition that things changed"
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South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg notches most support from past DNC chairs in bid to lead national Democratic party
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IndyStar has a new investigations editor: Longtime investigative reporter
@starwatchtim
. You may know him as one of the reporters who exposed USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. I've known him as a mentor, friend and all-round great guy. Great move for
@IndyStar
.
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NEW: Indiana Dr. Caitlin Bernard reported 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion to Indiana health and child welfare officials, records show. via
@indystar
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BREAKING: Sunday carryout alcohol sales passes the House. Senate expected to concur. Governor plans to sign.
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BREAKING: Gov. Eric Holcomb and GOP legislative leaders call on Attorney General Curtis Hill to resign
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"These companies aren't going to be leaving anymore," President Trump told Carrier workers in 2016.
Since then, more than 20 companies in Indiana alone have moved production to foreign countries, leading to about 3,000 jobs losses, 4X's as many jobs as Trump saved at Carrier.
Trump campaigned on saving jobs at Indianapolis' Carrier plant. This is what it's like now via
@indystar
@indystartony
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NEW: There were signs of sexual abuse at an Indiana youth treatment center. The state kept sending boys and money anyway. Here's what
@indyemapolis
and I found... via
@indystar
and
@propublica
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A panel of judges unanimously recommended Dr. Caitlin Bernard for an annual state award honoring women who make a difference.
Then somebody - Gov. Holcomb's office won't say who - quietly rejected her.
Strong reporting from via
@kayla_dwyer17
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Hey
@FoxNews
and
@LanumNikolas
, I really don't mind you relying on our work, but if you're going to lift quotes wholesale and use them in your second paragraph, you really should give an attribution -- and not deep down in the story. Thanks for considering.
-A local journalist
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First meal in a restaurant since getting vaccinated. Had some making up to do.
@AristocratPub
came through with this monster.
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"The deputy for Stalin was reported to have said, 'Show me the man and I'll find the crime.' That's just not the way we do things in the United States." --Former IU law school dean, who filed a complaint against Attorney General Todd Rokita.
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Pelath says he thinks 2012 voters have "buyers remorse" after electing Pence over Gregg.
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Breaking: Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill confirms investigation into USA Gymnastics
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Indiana Senate Democrats: "Legislators must admit and take seriously that we have to keep guns out of our schools, and restrict access to deadly weapons by dangerous individuals. No child should go through something this traumatizing and it’s our job to stop it."
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When The Republic asked Rep. Jim Lucas about a prior drunk driving arrest in 1988, he accused the newspaper of conducting a witch hunt and said, “Can you prove it?”
The Republic then did just that.
Great local journalism at work here.
Rep. Lucas drove drunk before. But somehow didn’t have a conviction despite pleading guilty.
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Student paper at Purdue University…
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BREAKING: Sunday alcohol sales clears key Indiana Senate committee for first time ever via
@indystar
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After six months, Pence has now turned over all state-related AOL emails, his attorney says via
@indystar
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People in this crowd say they’re heading to the governors residence. It’s about 3 miles. And 45 minutes till curfew
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I didn’t believe
@ryanmartin
when he told me, but there it is. So grateful for the recognition.
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BREAKING: Indiana House passes Sunday carryout alcohol sales, 87-10.
It's identical to legislation the Senate passed yesterday, making repeal of the Prohibition-era ban highly likely.
Bills must still go to the opposite chamber, though, so it's not a done deal yet.
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Here’s the report police originally gave us vs. the one they gave us after our public records complaint
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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is getting paid tens of thousands of dollars for advisory roles. One pharmaceutical company is paying him $25,000. via
@IndyStarJohnny
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This officer and several others just took a knee. Crowd cheered and shook their hands
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Job update: Excited to be moving to
@IndyStar
's investigations team. But don't worry, I'll still be keeping an eye on the Statehouse and Indiana politics.
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I just spoke with the brother of Jason Seaman, the Noblesville school teacher who was shot while intervening. "It’s not surprising, to be honest," his brother said. "He’s not really ever been the person to run away." via
@indystar
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The Indianapolis News Guild doesn't typically take positions on legislation. It's making an exception because the public's right to know and the ability to hold government officials accountable is at stake.
We stand opposed to a bill waiting for
@GovHolcomb
's signature that we believe changes the spirit of the Access to Public Records Act, a law vital not only to our work holding government power accountable but crucial to the public interest of transparency.
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So many things we would never know about without these hardworking journalists…
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Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma paid a law firm more than $40,000 this year in part to gather unflattering information about a former Statehouse intern who says she had a sexual encounter with him. He denies the encounter happened. via
@indystar
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Deputy Mayor David Hampton was among the protesters at the governor’s mansion.
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Note to public officials: When your relatives benefit from a public project you're pushing, reporters will -- and should -- ask you questions.
"You can come after me all you want," the mayor said after the public meeting. "My children, off limits."
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Indiana has more deaths per capita than any other state that has started to reopen
Testing remains below what experts say is needed
IN doesn't meet Trump’s criteria for a downward trajectory in positive cases
Experts say there will be consequences
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Local reporting matters.
I was the ONLY reporter in the courtroom this morning as the man accused of raping a 10-year-old girl, impregnating her, leading to an abortion in Indiana, was arraigned.
This confirms that the case exists.
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Doorbell rings. I hear Old Town Road playing from a portable speaker on my porch. My neighbors are in my front yard. Putting on a coordinated dance show. With homemade “horse” props. Spreading some cheer. I now feel strongly that
#CoronavirusCaroling
needs to be a thing.
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Hold on. Is Tony Stewart selling his $30 million house or just a really nice Cabela’s store?

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2 Indianapolis police officers have been indicted in the shooting of man who was sleeping in a car in his grandmother's driveway. via
@SarahNelsonIndy
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My colleagues and I spent some significant time last year investigating violence at Indianapolis bars and clubs. So here are some thoughts on the recent spate of shootings 🧵 1/
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Now that the legislative session is over, I'm looking forward to taking down my Christmas lights, reviving my houseplants and re-introducing myself to my children.
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Breaking: Leader of Indiana political group backing Roy Moore has ties to white nationalist group via
@indystar
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Several Indiana schools are organizing teachers into secret "armed response teams." They are "authorized to use deadly force" and will have access to loaded handguns stored in biometric safes hidden in strategic locations at the schools.
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Rudy Giuliani's indicted associates attended U.S. Sen. Mike Braun campaign event days before the 2018 election via
@indystar
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Watching Jeopardy contestant Dan Carden with Jeopardy contestant Dan Carden. He’s the 2nd member of the Indiana Statehouse press corp to compete on Jeopardy
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A viral video showed Indianapolis police using batons and pepper balls on a woman amid protests. Now, 2 IMPD officers have been indicted for battery, misconduct via
@justinlmack
&
@EDePompei
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Breaking: House committee unanimously approves measure that would allow DACA recipients to get professional licenses in Indiana.
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Emails obtained by
@IndyStar
reveal for the first time that USA Gymnastics was not only willing to remain silent after reporting Nassar, but also agreed to participate in his deceptions about why he didn't attend certain events
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We found that the lawmaker carrying the bill to kill Gary’s lawsuit against gunmakers adopted many of the same talking points — and at times, even some of the same phrases — as a firearms industry lobbyist who testified on the bill. A comparison of their opening statements…
This lawsuit against gun manufacturers has survived nearly a quarter century of challenges.
Now, as discovery ramps up, GOP lawmakers in Indiana are considering a bill backed by the firearms industry that could kill the lawsuit. w/
@VernalColeman
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Just cast my ballot at North Central High School. It’s been exactly 2 hours and 24 minutes since I got in line.
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NEW: A secret internal investigation of fraud at Indiana's largest nursing home system alleges more schemes, more conspirators and far greater financial losses than anything previously disclosed. via
@indystar
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Newspaper goes nameless - "the newspaper's most aggressive union action in years."
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Briggs is coming back to
@IndyStar
. "We’re going to celebrate community builders and call out performance artists masquerading as public servants."
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New photo released by House committee shows U.S. Sen. Mike Braun with indicted Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas. Here’s what we wrote back in October about this event. via
@indystar
BREAKING: The new documents have been formally transmitted to House Judiciary.
We’re poring through them now.
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GOP senator from South Dakota...
Donald Trump should withdraw and Mike Pence should be our nominee effective immediately.
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A new law in Indiana will expand scrutiny of abuse allegations at facilities for troubled youth. The law is a response to an
@IndyStar
/
@ProPublica
investigation.
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Breaking: Indiana veterans affairs director is out after he awarded grants for needy vets to his own middle-income employees
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Indiana attorney Jim Bopp filed lawsuits in 4 states in support of Trump’s fraud claims, then quickly withdrew them. Now a donor who gave $2.5M to the effort is suing to get his money back. via
@IndyStarJohnny
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Story that
@Kaitlin_Lange
broke in
@IndyStar
is getting some national attention...
A GOP lawmaker wants to repeal child labor laws in his state. He employs hundreds of minors.
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BREAKING: Ohio man charged in rape of 10-year-old that led to Indiana abortion via
@indystar
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"Today the Supreme Court came in on the side of... the little guys," said Susie Talevski, whose father's death in an Indiana nursing home was at the center of the case. via
@indystar
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For those interested in why this is happening: Indiana had mail-in option this election, but it’s been a disaster. Turned in my ballot application on time, got confirmation from the county election office. But they never sent me a ballot. So here I am.
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BREAKING: Gen Con threatens to move its 56K conventioneers elsewhere if Gov. Pence signs religious freedom bill
http://t.co/paDDaim7md
#RFRA
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Update: Rokita says he plans to forge ahead with his investigation, despite newly disclosed records that show the doctor reported 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion.
We've reached out to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. No response so far.
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Shout out to
@kaitlin_lange
@nkellyatJG
@brandonjsmith5
and the rest of the Statehouse press corps doing the work tonight.
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Updated Indiana early voting number: 279,368. That's way up from 119,639 in 2012 and 185,692 in 2008. Expect big turnout.
#INPrimary
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Rep. Doug Miller, R-Elkhart: “When we talk about having a rent escrow, as a landlord, I would be asking the question, well, I showed the tenant the property, right? They knew what they were getting into and now they're coming back to me."
Some context...🧵
For the 2nd year in a row, the bill to protect tenants from bad landlords has been killed.
@SenFadyQaddoura
said he's frustrated by Indiana legislators' reluctance in doing what is right and they're being influenced by the Indiana Apartment Association.
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We've reached out to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. No response so far.
NEW: Indiana Dr. Caitlin Bernard reported 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion to Indiana health and child welfare officials, records show. via
@indystar
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