PNS story: Indiana residents watch direction of Trump spending bill amid state budget cuts
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, anchor/producer Public News Service June 13, 2025 As Congress reviews budget slashes to health care in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a new evaluation from the nonp “...”
ICC story: 50+ state employees laid off as Indiana budget cuts take effect
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle June 11, 2025 Indiana agencies have laid off dozens of state employees in response to recently enacted budget cuts — marking the first such reductions since Gov. Mike “...”
RIGHT TIME OR RISKY? Lt. Gov. Beckwith, others praise Indiana’s call for Article V Convention on term limits, but critics decry lack of oversight
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen June 12, 2025 Although Indiana has formally joined the list of states calling for an Article V Convention to amend the U.S. Constitution, the debate is intensifying over what could happen if such an unprecedented meeting is held. During this y “...”
PNS story: Indy Pride turns 30, refuses to be quiet
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, anchor/producer Public News Service June 11, 2025 Indiana’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration kicks off this weekend as Indy Pride marks its 30th anniversary. The event expands this year to two days, featuri “...”
Leppert Commentary: Purdue’s breakup with its student paper shows need to protect truth telling
By Michael Leppert The Indiana Citizen June 11, 2025 I am working on publishing a new book this year. So, I’m spending time with other writers, readers, editors and consultants to make sure the finished product is as good as it can be. While online the other day, an editor wrot “...”
Kennedy Commentary: The Stakes
This column was originally published by Sheila Kennedy on her blog, “A Jaundiced Look at the World We Live In.” By Sheila Kennedy June 10, 2025 Remember that old song lyric, “What’s It all about, Alfie?” Those of us who are appalled and confused by the administration “...”
Krull Commentary: Donald and Elon, a tragic love story
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com June 9, 2025 Neil Sedaka said it best. “Breaking up is hard to do,” Sedaka once crooned. He could have been singing about Donald Trump and Elon Musk. If ever there was a bromance “...”
MORE COLLEGES FACE SCRUTINY: Critics say AG Rokita misinterpreting civil rights law in new requests that Butler, DePauw turn over DEI docs
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen June 10, 2025 Last week, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita made public letters his office sent to Butler and DePauw universities alleging that the schools’ diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives may be violating state and federal “...”
WFYI story: Indiana slashes number of children in state preschool program
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Dylan Peers McCoy WFYI June 6, 2025 Indiana will limit available seats in its state-funded preschool program to 2,500 children next school year — less than half the current enrollment. The state will also reduce reimbursement rate “...”
Hicks Commentary: The Labor Demand Shocks of Artificial Intelligence
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks June 8, 2025 The most disruptive technology in human history was almost certainly the wheel. That economic shock, and all the o “...”