Votebeat story: Election officials alarmed as Trump orders probe of former cybersecurity chief
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Jessica Huseman Votebeat April 10, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration a “...”
TSF story: Indiana lawmakers look to help veterans, especially those facing eviction
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Schyler Altherr TheStatehouseFile.com April 9, 2025 A bill looking to improve the lives of Hoosier veterans passed the Indiana House Tuesday afternoon. Senate Bill 433 would set new standards of practice for the I “...”
EXECUTIVE ORDER FALLOUT: Indiana SOS Morales champions Trump’s elections directive; critics call it illegal and unconstitutional
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 10, 2025 Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is touting his recent participation in discussions for implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order on elections and the opportunity he had to thank the president for signin “...”
ICC story: Indiana House OKs bill to increase scrutiny around state agency contracts
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle April 9, 2025 “Financial responsibility,” “accountability” and “transparency” for state government are at the heart of a Republican priority bill that inched “...”
‘I’M COMING FULL CIRCLE’: Indianapolis attorney Jennifer Ruby steps into role as state’s public access counselor, muses changes to streamline office
By Juliann Ventura The Indiana Citizen April 8, 2025 When Jennifer Ruby was appointed as Indiana’s public access counselor by Gov. Mike Braun last month, she suggested it felt like she was tapping into some responsibilities and experiences she had earlier in her career. The lon “...”
‘FUNDAMENTALLY DISCRIMINATORY’: Voting advocates say Indiana’s proof-of-citizenship rule for certain voters violates federal election law
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 7, 2025 Voting rights groups are warning Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and the Indiana Election Division that implementation of a program to verify voter citizenship status using records from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Veh “...”
WFYI story: Hundreds rally at Indiana Statehouse against the Trump administration as part of nationwide protests
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Farrah Anderson WFYI April 5, 2025 Hundreds rallied at the Indiana Statehouse Saturday afternoon, joining a wave of protests across the United States opposing the policies of President Donald Trump. Branded as “Hands Off!” prote “...”
Capital B Gary story: In Gary, Thousands of Lead Pipes Still Lurk Beneath Homes
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Jenae Barnes Capital B Gary April 4, 2025 The report card for America’s infrastructure is out – and it’s not looking good. The nation received a C- for drinking water, a “mediocre” ranking that reflects widesprea “...”
WFYI story: Indiana schools suspended students over 30,000 times for fighting last year
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Dylan Peers and Lee V. Gains WFYI April 2, 2025 Indiana schools suspended more students in the years after the pandemic than at any point in the prior decade, but state leaders have not prioritized the spike in exclusionary discipli “...”
‘VERY HARMFUL RHETORIC’: AG Rokita accused of stirring racial division by displaying ‘Come and Take It’ flag
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 3, 2025 A large, white “Come and Take It” flag on display outside Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office in the Statehouse is drawing criticism from advocacy groups who say it is anti-immigrant and sends a message of hate “...”