Despite Scandals, Lawmakers Approve $10M Boost for Secretary of State

Written By Irene Gonzalez

Republican lawmakers on the State Budget Committee joined Democrats in grilling Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales. That's because of "no-bid contracts to campaign donors, spot bonuses to a relative, overseas trips, absence at a crucial legislative budget hearing, alleged election law violation, and $90,000 taxpayer-paid luxury SUV," IndyStar reports. But in the end, the Indiana Capital Chronicle* tells us, the committee approved Morales' request to increase his budget by $10 million.

Diego Morales: 'I will not apologize' for overseas trips, no-bid contracts for campaign donors

By: Hayleigh Colombo
June 19, 2025

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