CAREFUL, DELIBERATE RECOUNTS: Morales says he’ll remain commission chair for any proceedings
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 15, 2026 As the window for filing a recount petition opened with at least one race headed for review, the Indiana Recount Commission met Friday morning to prepare for the possibility the votes will need to be counted again in one or mor “...”
ARNOLT CENTER and INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE: Communities struggle to spend opioid settlement funds
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism staff, Niki Kelly and Cierra Putman Indiana Capital Chronicle May 14, 2026 Alisha Ladyga was 16 when she first tried and became addicted to OxyContin in the early 2 “...”
Lawmakers across the country tap brakes on sharing license plate camera data
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By The Statehouse Reporting Project May 13, 2026 Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hordes of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and pri “...”
MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Indiana Republicans show openness to limited legalization as Bohacek prepares bill
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen May 14, 2026 Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, plans to introduce legislation in 2027 that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana, a proposal that comes as some top Indiana Republicans appear increasingly willing to discuss limited ca “...”
‘UNDERMINED OUR CONFIDENCE’: SOS Morales asked to step aside if recount occurs, criticized for D.C. trip
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 14, 2026 A Democratic representative in the General Assembly is calling on Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales to recuse himself from any potential recount in the Republican primary race between state Sen. Spencer Deery, R-West Laf “...”
CHALKBEAT: How to run for school board in Indiana
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat May 11, 2026 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township dis “...”
‘LIKE THE FLU’: Former White House officials say redistricting fever is making democracy sick
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 13, 2026 As Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee rush to redraw their congressional districts before the 2026 election, officials from previous White House administrations offered some advice for state lawmakers across the country: Leave th “...”
FEDERAL DOLLARS: Indiana agencies serving domestic-violence survivors face funding uncertainty
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Olivia O’Neal TheStatehouseFile.com May 11, 2026 Indiana’s domestic-violence resource agencies face a $6 million deficit in federal funding as advocates warn that survivors are already facing a shortage of safe “...”
PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE: Inflation still outpacing Indiana teacher pay
This story was originally published by Public News Service By Terri Dee, producer Public News Service May 11, 2026 As Indiana school districts wrap up the academic year, some teachers see little hope for salary raises. Administrators grappling with budget cuts and declining enrol “...”
INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE: Public school group expects record number of school referendums
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle by Mackenzi Klemann Indiana Capital Chronicle May 8, 2026 The Indiana Coalition for Public Education anticipates as many as 100 public school districts could ask voters for new money through local property tax r “...”