ICC Story: Braun report identifies 350 examples of DEI in state government
By Whitney Downard, Casey Smith, Leslie Bonilla Muñiz and Madelyn Hanes Indiana Capital Chronicle July 11, 2025 Grants to reduce racial health inequities. Scholarships for Black and Hispanic students. Racial bias training. A camping initiative for Black Hoosiers. All are program “...”
PNS story: Poll shows most Americans say Trump has gone too far on immigration
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Eric Galatas, producer Public News Service July 10, 2025 Some 15 community and faith-based organizations gathered again this week outside the Geo Group ICE detention facility in Aurora where longtime Denver resident a “...”
Chalkbeat: How Trump’s sweeping tax and domestic policy bill will affect children and schools
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Kalyn Belsha Chalkbeat July 3, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Republicans in Congress have ap “...”
PROPERTY TAX DEBATE: Beckwith seeks purchase-price system, but expert says that’s problematic
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen July 8, 2025 Saying that he’s continuing to hear from constituents across the state about high property taxes, Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith proposes a multipronged solution, including having homeowners pay a property tax based on 1% of th “...”
‘BURDENSOME NEW LAWS’: Critics decry Indiana’s proof-of-citizenship voting requirements, say litigation may soon follow
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 7, 2025 New laws passed during the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly that expand the state’s proof-of-citizenship voting requirements have brought fresh allegations that the statutes violate federal protections and renew t “...”
ICC story: US House passes massive tax break and spending cut bill, sending it to Trump
by Jennifer Shutt and Ariana Figueroa States Newsroom July 3, 2025 The Indiana context From Indiana Capital Chronicle Indiana House Democrat Leader Rep. Phil GiaQuinta had harsh words for the passage: “This bill may be big, but it’s not beautiful. It’s an ugly b “...”
AMERICA’S FUTURE: Students spotlight what they learned about leadership and civic responsibility from President Benjamin Harrison
By student alumni BHPS Future Presidents of America July 4, 2025 Since the summer of 2015, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis has been introducing teenagers to civics, history and leadership as part of the Future Presidents of America program. The students sp “...”
TSF Story: The state of DEI in Hoosier higher ed and how we got here
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Clayton Shull TheStatehouseFile.com July 2, 2025 This year has seen significant changes to higher education’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Colleges and universities are reeling from new “...”
FREE-WHEELING CONVERSATION: Lt. Gov. Beckwith spars with a few as he covers 20-plus topics during Warsaw town hall
This story was originally published by News Now Warsaw By Dan Spalding News Now Warsaw July 2, 2025 (Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s claim about former Vice President Kamala Harris is false.) WARSAW — Some area residents “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana story: School choice grows in Indiana, but not as much as in past years
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat June 26, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township “...”