ICC story: Federal funding uncertainty eliminates Indiana programs, threatens others
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Whitney Downard and Madelyn Hanes Indiana Capital Chronicle June 16, 2025 Hurricanes Sandy, Helene and Milton. The Surfside condo collapse in Florida. Maui’s wildfires. Floods in Kentucky. All of these dis “...”
TSF story: Nationwide No Kings protest draws thousands to the Indiana Statehouse
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Anna Cecil, Olivia O’Neal and Clayton Shull TheStatehouseFile.com June 14, 2025 Across the U.S., thousands of protests commenced on Saturday as part of the No Kings movement, a national day of defiance against “...”
Votebeat story: Parts of President Trump’s executive order on elections blocked by a federal court
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Carrie Levine Votebeat June 13, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across “...”
PNS story: Indiana residents watch direction of Trump spending bill amid state budget cuts
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, anchor/producer Public News Service June 13, 2025 As Congress reviews budget slashes to health care in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a new evaluation from the nonp “...”
ICC story: 50+ state employees laid off as Indiana budget cuts take effect
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle June 11, 2025 Indiana agencies have laid off dozens of state employees in response to recently enacted budget cuts — marking the first such reductions since Gov. Mike “...”
RIGHT TIME OR RISKY? Lt. Gov. Beckwith, others praise Indiana’s call for Article V Convention on term limits, but critics decry lack of oversight
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen June 12, 2025 Although Indiana has formally joined the list of states calling for an Article V Convention to amend the U.S. Constitution, the debate is intensifying over what could happen if such an unprecedented meeting is held. During this y “...”
PNS story: Indy Pride turns 30, refuses to be quiet
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, anchor/producer Public News Service June 11, 2025 Indiana’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration kicks off this weekend as Indy Pride marks its 30th anniversary. The event expands this year to two days, featuri “...”
MORE COLLEGES FACE SCRUTINY: Critics say AG Rokita misinterpreting civil rights law in new requests that Butler, DePauw turn over DEI docs
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen June 10, 2025 Last week, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita made public letters his office sent to Butler and DePauw universities alleging that the schools’ diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives may be violating state and federal “...”
WFYI story: Indiana slashes number of children in state preschool program
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Dylan Peers McCoy WFYI June 6, 2025 Indiana will limit available seats in its state-funded preschool program to 2,500 children next school year — less than half the current enrollment. The state will also reduce reimbursement rate “...”
Chalkbeat story: Former superintendent of Indiana virtual charter schools pleads guilty to wire fraud
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Amelia Pak-Harvey Chalkbeat Jun 5, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts “...”