On Thursday, Feb. 19, State Affairs published the Howey Politics Indiana/State Affairs Power 50 list, which has been published annually since 1999.
According to State Affairs, the list is a “reality-based assessment of where power resides at a given moment” within Indiana.
Topping this year’s list are Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) and House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) at number 1 and 2, respectively.
Hamilton County individuals include Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith at No. 16, Hamilton County Republican Party Chair Mario Massillamany at No. 18, Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen at No. 37, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam at No. 39, and Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness at No. 40.