ICC story: Judge rules against Planned Parenthood in case seeking to weaken abortion ban
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Whitney Downard and Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle September 11, 2024 An Owen County judge has denied an attempt to weaken the state’s near-total abortion ban, allowing the law to stay in plac “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana story: Absenteeism in Indiana falls, but oldest and youngest students struggle with attendance the most
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Indiana. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat Indiana September 11, 2024 A third of Hoosier high school seniors missed 18 or more days of school last year as Indiana seeks solutions “...”
LAWMAKERS’ SCORECARD: Common Cause says most Indiana congressional members did little with their votes to preserve democracy
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 12, 2024 The fifth biennial scorecard compiled by Common Cause rated seven of Indiana’s nine U.S. representatives and two U.S. senators as doing little to preserve democracy during the 118th Congress. Common Cause, a nonp “...”
PNS story: Nonprofit leaders push for voting-rights reforms on Capitol Hill
This story was originally published by Public News Service By Shanteya Hudson, producer Public News Service September 11, 2024 Nonprofit leaders from around the country gathered on Capitol Hill Tuesday, pushing for what they are calling “sweeping democracy reforms,” i “...”
APPEAL PLANNED: Marion County judge rules termination of pregnancy reports are private medical records
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 10, 2024 In a two-page order issued Monday, a Marion County Superior Court judge dismissed the lawsuit against the Indiana Department of Health, finding the termination of pregnancy reports, which are submitted by health-care prov “...”
ICC story: Indiana AG Rokita pushes local law enforcement to implement ‘zero-tolerance’ antisemitism policies
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle September 10, 2024 A new program spearheaded by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks to train up the state’s law enforcement officials to “combat anti “...”
PNS story: Study shows 40% of voters willing to cross party lines on local issues
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Suzanne Potter, producer Public News Service September 9, 2024 A common narrative suggests that deeply polarized American voters always support their party’s candidates, but a new study suggests otherwise in cer “...”
PATIENT RECORDS: Dispute over whether termination of pregnancy reports are public or private gets hearing
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 6, 2024 The hearing over whether termination of pregnancy reports are public records began Friday morning with opposing parties acknowledging that whatever the trial judge decided would likely be appealed all the way to the “...”
SANCTUARY CONTROVERSY: Monroe County bolsters legal team and claims AG Rokita is misinterpreting Indiana’s sanctuary cities law
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 6, 2024 Monroe County is fighting back against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, asserting his lawsuit, which claims the policies of the county sheriff’s department are violating the state’s anti-sanctuary cities statute, “...”
NEXT IN LINE: Constitutional amendment question for voters would change Indiana’s succession for governor
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 4, 2024 Hoosiers going to the polls in November will find a question on their ballots, asking if they want to amend the Indiana Constitution to revise the list of elected state officials who could succeed the governor. The propose “...”