Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s administration is getting serious about tolling to make up for falling fuel tax revenue and upgrade aging highways nearly eight years after former Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration backed away from the prospect.

If the state of Indiana moves forward with the execution of convicted murderer Benjamin Ritchie on May 20 as planned, the Indiana news media — and by extension the public — will have no legal right to witness the proceeding.

Human justice is never perfect. That’s why the death penalty is so dangerous. Indiana reminds us that it’s still with us.

Speaking from the Oval Office, U.S. Sen. Jim Banks touted the inclusion of Indiana companies in a multi-billion missile shield project known as the “Golden Dome.” It is currently part