CONSTITUTIONAL ‘THREATS’: Indiana political scientists join letter accusing Trump Administration of undermining democracy
By Dwight Adams The Indiana Citizen March 3, 2025 More than a thousand political scientists at colleges and universities across the United States and abroad have signed on to a letter accusing the Trump administration of causing “threats to the basic design of American g “...”
TSF story: Johnson County Imagination Library supporters respond to proposed state budget cuts
This story was published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Emma Dodds The Franklin February 28, 2025 FRANKLIN—According to the proposed Indiana House budget, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) will no longer receive state funding. “If the budget cuts go through and things “...”
ELECTION BOARD TAKES ACTION: Voting incident in Marion County leads to referral to prosecutor alleging intimidation, other violations
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 28, 2025 The Marion County Election Board voted unanimously Wednesday to refer to the local prosecutor the case of the voter who became agitated, yelled profanities and took off his T-shirt, exposing two guns and a knife tucked int “...”
ICC story: Where do federal funding cuts leave Indiana?
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle February 28, 2025 The state of Indiana receives more than $20 billion from the federal government annually, or 44% of its budget, and is the third-most reliant stat “...”
PNS Story: Food insecurity worsens as Indiana slips in child well-being
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, anchor/producer Public News Service February 25, 2025 Indiana leaders are working to improve children’s lives, as the state’s national ranking for child well-being has slipped. The latest report “...”
‘IMPROPERLY WITHHELD’: AG and SOS should release list of Hoosier voters sent to feds for verification, official says
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 27, 2025 The Indiana public access counselor has found the Indiana attorney general and the Indiana secretary of state cited a statute that does not apply and “improperly withheld” the list of nearly 600,000 Hoosier voters whos “...”
PNS story: Defense Sec. Hegseth tied to Christian nationalist church based in Idaho
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Eric Tegethoff, producer Public News Service February 26, 2025 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ties with a controversial church based in Idaho and critics said the church’s Christian nationalist views could g “...”
Based in Lafayette: Purdue sticks to script as Trump calls out program as federal target
This story was originally published by Based in Lafayette. By Dave Bangert Based in Lafayette February 24, 2025 Purdue stuck tight to the script last week after President Donald Trump called out a $70 million program based at the West Lafayette campus in a recitation of what he c “...”
TSF story: Activists call for lawmakers to prioritize women’s reproductive health
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Kate Breeden and Chloe White TheStatehouseFile.com February 21, 2025 Reproductive Health and Access Coalition Lobby Day on Thursday at the Indiana Statehouse saw guest speakers such as Dr. Caitlin Bernard and Rep. R “...”
WATCHFUL WAITING: Despite failure of homeless camping bill, opponents want to stay vigilant to prevent its revival
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 25, 2025 While advocates are cheering the defeat of a bill that they said would have criminalized homelessness, they do not believe the issue is dead in the Indiana Statehouse and, in fact, are preparing for its return before the e “...”