HYDE COMMENTARY: President Benjamin Harrison hoped Soldiers & Sailors Monument would console grieving family members of fallen heroes
By Charles Hyde May 27, 2024 I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day [Memorial Day]. I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because “...”
‘LOW PERFORMING LENDERS’: New portal makes mortgage and homeownership data in Central Indiana more accessible to public
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 24, 2024 In its fight against housing discrimination, the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana believes knowledge is power. The nonprofit based in Indianapolis has launched an online fair housing data portal which provid “...”
Capital B Gary story: As Gary’s Voter Turnout Continues to Decline, Residents Explain Their Absence at the Polls
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary May 24, 2024 As DeMondre Velez surveyed the County Market parking lot from his security post, the 24-year-old candidly shared why he skipped the polls “...”
ELECTION ECONOMICS: Many variables in 2024 could alter how voters perceive the economy when casting their ballots
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 23, 2024 Although much has changed since the 1992 presidential campaign, when the phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid,” was coined to underscore the link between the country’s economic health and elections, voters will prob “...”
BIPARTISAN IDEAL: Indiana congressional candidate Tim Peck campaigns for better listening, civil discourse
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 21, 2024 Standing before a crowd in Corydon, Indiana, that included Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians, Tim Peck made his pitch for finding common ground. Peck, a former emergency room physician, won the Democratic nomination for t “...”
ICC story: AG Rokita will not face challengers at Indiana GOP convention
By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle May 17, 2024 Seeking a second term, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita will be unopposed at the state Republican convention next month — securing him as the party’s nominee in the November election. Despite speculation that others mi “...”
FILLING JUDGESHIPS: From incumbent upsets and battles for empty seats to uncontested candidates, most of Indiana’s judicial races were decided in the primary
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 17, 2024 Of the eight Indiana trial court judges who faced a challenger in the May 2024 primary, seven will be looking for a new job next January. A majority of the trial court judges running in the primary were unopposed “...”
ICC story: AG Rokita warns Indiana college officials to guard against campus antisemitism
This story was original published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle May 16, 2024 Though most, if not all, of Indiana’s collegiate campuses have cleared out after spring classes ended earlier this month, “...”
PNS story: Women voters of color say lawmakers focus on wrong issues
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Suzanne Potter, producer Public News Service May 14, 2024 More than one in five Americans is a woman of color and a new poll shows they are not feeling heard and want policymakers to address issues they care about. Th “...”
DEMOCRATIC VACANCY: State Rep. Rita Fleming of Jeffersonville announces immediate retirement from General Assembly
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include information on Fleming’s endorsement for her replacement as representative of House District 71. By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 13, 2024 State Rep. Rita Fleming, D-Jeffersonville, announc “...”