Mirror Indy story: These teens arenât old enough to vote. But they want you to.
This article was originally published by Mirror Indy, and is republished through our partnership with Free Press Indiana. By Carley Lanich Mirror Indy September 19, 2024 Most of the teens at KIPP Indy Legacy High School arenât old enough to vote. But for senior Dana Gibson th â...â
TSF story: State Board of Accounts says it needs more accountants to help check the books
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Ashlyn Myers TheStatehouseFile.com September 18, 2024 Though Indiana’s legislative session doesnât begin until January each year, a group of appointed lawmakers steps into the Statehouse during the summer an â...â
ICC story: Holcomb taps new appellate judge from northwest Indiana
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle September 18, 2024 Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday praised high-energy Porter County Circuit Court Judge Mary DeBoer as he announced her as the newest member of the Indian â...â
âREGRESSIVE ELECTION POLICYâ: Hoosiers advocate on National Voter Registration Day for easier access in Indiana to the ballot box
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 18, 2024 After speaking about the importance of voting and pushing back against what they see as the legislatureâs efforts to make voting in Indiana more difficult, the members of the All IN Democracy coalition put their words i â...â
JUDICIAL RETENTION Q&A: Indiana voters will decide whether to keep Supreme Court or Court of Appeals jurists. Hereâs how that works.
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 18, 2024 This November, three Indiana Supreme Court justices and two Court of Appeals of Indiana judges will be on the ballot for retention. Indiana voters do not elect the state justices or appellate judges. Instead, the justices â...â
PNS story: Survey finds only 53% of high school students think voting is important
This story was originally published by Public News Service By Suzanne Potter, producer Public News Service September 16, 2024 About 53% of high school students think voting is important, according to a survey out today from the nonprofit Youth Truth. Researchers polled 115,000 Am â...â
Chalkbeat Indiana story: Some Indiana districts require permission when parents want to record meetings. Is that legal?
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Indiana. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat Indiana September 16, 2024 For years, Erin Moon-Walker recorded parent-teacher meetings, both for her own children and for other paren â...â
âTOO MUCH AT STAKEâ: Nonpartisan advocacy groups unveil effort to get more Hoosiers on voter rolls
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 13, 2024 The League of Women Voters of Johnson County will not be stopping at âyes.â During National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17, the chapterâs members will be volunteering at their local libraries to encourage Hoosie â...â
PNS Story: Feeding Indiana’s Hungry calls for action as food insecurity worsens
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, producer Public News Service September 13, 2024 Hoosiers are marking Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign led by the Feeding America Network, to raise awareness and fight hunger across the U.S. Emily â...â
CLOSE RACE: Poll from Wells’ campaign shows AG Rokita vulnerable in November election
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 12, 2024 Democratic challenger Destiny Wells has released new polling data in the Indiana attorney generalâs race, showing she is in a virtual dead heat with incumbent Todd Rokita. In a survey of 600 Hoosier voters conducted bet â...â