ICC story: State executes death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie for fatal shooting of police officer
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle May 20, 2025 Death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie was executed by lethal injection shortly after midnight Tuesday at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, according to “...”
Votebeat story: Two secretaries of state unpack the lessons of proof-of-citizenship laws for voting
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Jessica Huseman Votebeat May 19, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration acr “...”
Mirror Indy story: How the Marion County Jail became a ‘pit stop’ for 400 ICE detainees
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Mary Claire Molloy and Peter Blanchard Mirror Indy May 15, 2025 The sheriff of Marion County is an elected Democrat serving in an overwhelmingly blue city. But he says his politics and values cannot affect his decision to all “...”
NEW FOCUS ON DEI: Indiana AG Rokita investigates University of Notre Dame and its hiring and admissions practices
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 16, 2025 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has launched an investigation into the University of Notre Dame and is threatening the school’s nonprofit status, asserting the institution is violating state and federal civil rights laws “...”
‘ASSAULT ON DEMOCRACY’: Gov. Braun signs slew of election-related bills that critics say will harm Indiana voters
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 16, 2025 Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has been signing into law a slew of bills changing voting and the administration of elections that passed through the legislature during the 2025 session even though the November 2024 election did not br “...”
ICC story: As Indiana manufacturing grows, ‘we clearly don’t have enough electricity,’ governor warns
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle May 14, 2025 Gov. Mike Braun warned that Indiana needs swift solutions for its bevy of water and energy “challenges” to support the state’s expanding manufacturi “...”
Capital B Gary story: Lead, Iron, and Manganese Found in Gary’s Air and Soil
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Jenae Barnes Capital B Gary May 13, 2025 For decades, Gary has worn the title “Steel City” with pride. Today, researchers are finding that a by-product of that legacy is airborne particles laced with heavy metal contam “...”
ICC story: Voter registration maintenance postcards coming your way
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle May 12, 2025 Hoosier voters will soon be receiving postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s Election Division as part of statewide voter registration list ma “...”
‘IT’S NEVER ROUTINE’: Former Secret Service agent and aides recall serving, and protecting, presidents and vice presidents and their families
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 9, 2025 Roger Goodes finally had to pass on answering the question. Of his 26 years working for the U.S. Secret Service, Goodes spent seven assigned to the Presidential Protective division during the Clinton administration. He knew the “...”
TSF Story: Lawmakers hope tax credits and deregulation make dents in the U.S. child care crisis
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By The Statehouse Reporting Project May 8, 2025 On May 12, Janna Rodriguez will close the home daycare she runs three hours early to hold a rally. She’s invited elected officials across Long Island to learn about the “...”