MEDIATION POSSIBLE: ‘Productive dialogue’ cited in delay of AG Rokita’s 2nd disciplinary case
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen October 2, 2025 The first pre-hearing in Indiana Attorney General’s Todd Rokita’s second disciplinary case was canceled at the request of the lawyers representing both parties, possibly indicating mediation talks are underway. Rokita’ “...”
Mirror Indy Story: Fewer international students are in Indianapolis this fall
This story was originally published in Mirror Indy. By Claire Rafford Mirror Indy September 26, 2025 There are fewer international students in Indianapolis this fall, according to enrollment data. At IU Indianapolis, overall international student enrollment decreased by nearly “...”
DON’T DISENGAGE: Holcomb, Donnelly urge citizens to get involved, work with others
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 26, 2025 Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, a Republican, and former U.S. Senator from Indiana and U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Joe Donnelly, a Democrat, shared the stage Thursday evening at Marian University in Indianapolis to “...”
Indiana SOS schedules 2 more election study meetings, offers email address for input
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 26, 2025 Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales’ office will be hosting two additional election study meetings to present data and collect public comments on proposed changes to the scheduling of elections and the locations of “...”
‘BAD FAITH’ ACCUSATION: Exodus Refugee sues AG Rokita over civil investigative demand
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 26, 2025 The lawsuit recently filed by Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc. appears to be the first to challenge the civil investigative demands that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has been using to access internal documents and “...”
OFF-CAMPUS LESSONS: Debate Over LifeWise Bible Classes Deepens Across Southern Indiana
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen September 24, 2025 NEW ALBANY, Ind. — LifeWise Academy’s rapid expansion of weekday Bible classes for public school students is drawing both warm praise and sharp criticism in Floyd County and across Indiana. The Ohio-based nonprofit provi “...”
Votebeat story: How do we build public trust in elections?
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Hayley Harding Votebeat September 22, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administratio “...”
LOCAL CONTROL SOUGHT: Jeffersonville crowd mostly skeptical about moving elections, voting centers
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 22, 2025 JEFFERSONVILLE – At the Indiana Secretary of State’s election study meeting in Jeffersonville on Friday, the politically diverse crowd of private citizens, county clerks and local elected officials were all in agreeme “...”
IPB News: How do lawmakers redraw legislative districts to benefit one political party?
This story was originally published by IPB News. By Brandon Smith IPB News September 19, 2025 As it becomes increasingly likely Indiana Republican lawmakers will make a new congressional district map, several listeners have asked how one party redraws districts to benefit them “...”
CONSTITUTION DAY: Greenhouse lecture at Purdue, judges in classrooms mark celebration
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 18, 2025 To mark the 238th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, Linda Greenhouse, an awarding-winning journalist, visited Purdue University and delivered a warning about the American system of government. “You do “...”