SMALLER ROLE: New limits on public access counselor seen as blow to open government
Every year, Gerry Lanosga, director of journalism at The Media School at Indiana University â Bloomington, cautions his students, âThe legislature is in session. Hold on to your access.â The Indiana General Assembly has lengthened the list of exemptions to the stateâ â...â
HOUSING GAP: New report shows affordable housing crisis getting worse in Indiana
By Marilyn OdendahlWorking as a waitress, Tirish Jacobs of Indianapolis was able to stretch her paycheck enough to rent a three-bedroom duplex, where she and her two children lived. But when the ceiling in her daughterâs bedroom collapsed in 2009, life began to spiral downward. Her childre â...â
TREASURED TEXTS: Indiana Supreme Court Law Library links the past to the present with collection of rare books
Cathrin Verano, Indiana Supreme Court Law Library special collection development librarian, is spearheading the preservation efforts for the libraryâs rare books and historic documents. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen December 8, 2023 Perhaps In â...â
Indiana’s New and Reelected Mayors after the 2023 Municipal Elections
Newly Elected Mayors Democratic 11 Republican 29 Independent 1 Total 41 City Name Party Attica Larry Grant Republican Auburn Dave Clark Republican Aurora Patrick Schwing Republican Batesville John Irrgang Republican Beech Grove James W. Coffman Democratic Bloomington Kerry Thomso â...â
Opposing Carmel council candidates meet at polling place as voters push turnout rate higher Â
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen  Among the steady stream of cars entering and exiting the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, Peter Wilska parked his motorcycle, adjusted his New York Yankees baseball cap and prepared to vote.  The native New Yorker who moved to Indiana â...â