PNS story: More Hoosiers struggle to afford food as need grows
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, producer Public News Service February 19, 2025 Food insecurity is rising in Indiana. A Feeding Indiana’s Hungry study found 76% of surveyed households expect to need food assistance as often or more i “...”
Mirror Indy story: These Indy business owners are feeling the effects of DEI opposition
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Tyler Fenwick Mirror Indy February 18, 2025 If John Morrow Jr. wants to plan for the future of his Indianapolis business, he needs answers. From the Indiana Department of Transportation. From the federal government. From a ju “...”
TSF Story: Explainer: What’s behind a Hoosier National Forest management project controversy
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Olivia O’Neal TheStatehouseFile.com February 18, 2025 On Feb. 6, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun wrote to the United States Forest Service (USFS) asking for the immediate withdrawal of a forest management project that “...”
TSF story: Latest report on the wellbeing of Hoosier children gives Indiana a mixed report card
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Erin Bruce TheStatehouseFile.com February 17, 2025 Charlotte, 8, excitedly pulled a pink pair of sunglasses out of the drawstring bag from MCCOY, the Marion County Commission on Youth. She used a bench in the lobby o “...”
HOMELESS BILL ADVANCES: HB 1662, which bans street camping, passes House committee despite opposition
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 18, 2025 Despite continued opposition from organizations that serve the homeless and concerns from two Republican legislators about some of the requirements being imposed, the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee on Mon “...”
Votebeat analysis: Trump’s Justice Department signals a retreat from voting rights cases
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Carrie Levine Votebeat February 17, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration “...”
‘CRIMINALIZATION’ OF HOMELESS: Indiana bill banning street camping is inhumane and ignores lack of housing, critics say
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 14, 2025 Doris Jones, a resident of Indianapolis, knows about homelessness from firsthand experience. The single mother of two works two jobs and is attending school with the hopes of becoming an early childhood educator. However, “...”
FAILING GRADE: Advocacy groups use Democracy Day to rate legislature, press lawmakers on ‘anti-voter legislation’
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 14, 2025 With the midpoint of the 2025 legislative session coming in one week, voter advocacy groups from across the state are giving the Indiana General Assembly a failing grade for advancing election and voting bills that they sa “...”
Based in Lafayette story: Braun greeted by protest at Lafayette town hall, meets each individually afterward
This story was originally published by Based in Lafayette. By Dave Bangert Based in Lafayette February 13, 2025 Gov. Mike Braun faced a sometimes agitated crowd Wednesday night in Lafayette, challenging him to justify moves he’s made since being sworn in four weeks ago. The tow “...”
TSF story: Indiana’s eviction epidemic as seen from the small courts that are trying to help
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Schyler Altherr TheStatehouseFile.com February 13, 2025 TheStatehouseFile.com traveled to the Wayne Township Small Claims Court on the west side of Indianapolis last week, where court workers say they see an excess “...”