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 “...”
FIERY DISCOURSE: Lt. Gov. Beckwith fields questions in heated Johnson County town hall
By Juliann Ventura The Indiana Citizen April 3, 2025 When Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith made his way to the front of a group of Hoosiers at a Johnson County town hall Monday evening, the spirited crowd of nearly 100 people was ready with hot-button questions. Eager attendees filled the “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana story: Partisan school board elections bill moves closer to Indiana governor’s desk
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat Indiana March 31, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s to “...”
ICC story: Hoosiers rally to protect Medicaid from state, federal action
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle April 2, 2025 Nine-year-old Jackson Moore has Angelman syndrome, a condition that delays his development. His mother, Amanda Moore, said her child is nonverbal and “...”
FAITH-BASED BOOST: Lt. Gov. Beckwith’s $3M budget request raises questions on mental health efforts
By Juliann Ventura The Indiana Citizen April 2, 2025 Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith sidestepped questions over how the $3 million increase in spending for faith-based initiatives in his office could specifically address mental health concerns in an interview with The Indiana Cit “...”
Based in Lafayette story: Hundreds ask ‘Where’s Baird?,’ vent during West Lafayette town hall
This story was originally published by Based in Lafayette By Dave Bangert Based in Lafayette March 31, 2025 It was a foregone conclusion Sunday afternoon that Jim Baird, Indiana’s 4th District congressman, wasn’t going to be in the room for a town hall built on the premise of “...”
Votebeat story: How the debate over proof-of-citizenship laws reopened after decades
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Carrie Levine Votebeat March 31, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration a “...”