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Lesley Weidenbener

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Covers:  elections, politics, government, indiana
I'm the editor of the Indianapolis Business Journal and a long time government and politics reporter.

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After 20 years covering the Indiana Statehouse, I became the managing editor of the Indianapolis Business Journal, a weekly tabloid that covers the Central Indiana economy, businesses, real estate, health care, politics and more.

Previously, I covered state and local politics and government. I came to the Statehouse in 1996 as a reporter, editor, photographer, videographer and columnist. That’s a period that spanned five governors, 20 regular legislative sessions, and countless state, local and…

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IU, Purdue trustees among latest Braun board, commission appointments

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By Alex Brown Verified, Lesley Weidenbener Verified
| Inside INdiana Business Verified
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Mel Raines, Steve Henke among Braun’s latest picks for IU board

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By Lesley Weidenbener Verified
| Indianapolis Business Journal Verified
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Lesley Weidenbener: Viewing a city as a tourist is an eye-opening experience

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By Lesley Weidenbener Verified
| Indianapolis Business Journal Verified
My husband and I spent last weekend in Chicago, where we saw a concert at a newish venue called The Salt Shed, strolled the Chicago Riverwalk and explored the city skyline on an architectural boat tour. Thanks in part to beautiful weather but also the vibrancy of the city, we had an incredible time. So did our good friends, who live just north of Chicago in Evanston and joined us on most of our weekend adventures.
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