8th DISTRICT RACE: Four Democrats vie to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Messmer
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Savannah Shotwell TheStatehouseFile.com April 29, 2026 Indiana’s 8th District covers a large portion of Southwest Indiana. With the primary election approaching on Tuesday, voters in this heavily Republican distri “...”
FREE INQUIRY OR CENSORSHIP? Indiana’s ‘intellectual diversity’ mandate impacting higher-ed instruction
By Steve Hinnefeld The Indiana Citizen April 30, 2026 Both supporters and critics say Indiana’s 2024 “intellectual diversity” law is having its intended effect on college instruction. That’s where the agreement ends. For supporters, including the law’s author, Sen. Spen “...”
ICC Story: Chief Justice Rush describes sad state of civil discourse after presence at correspondents’ dinner
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle April 27, 2026 A smiling Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush excitedly posed for photos Saturday night with Lester Holt of NBC and Lisa Desjardins of PBS whi “...”
7th DISTRICT RACE: Longtime Congressman Andre Carson facing challengers from both sides of the political aisle
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Olivia O’Neal TheStatehouseFile.com April 27, 2026 U.S. Rep. André Carson, D-Indiana, has represented Indiana’s 7th District in Washington, D.C., for nearly 20 years, but despite five challengers looking t “...”
COMPETITIVE CONTESTS: Early voting surges in Hamilton County as crowded primaries fuel voter interest
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen April 27, 2026 Early voting is outpacing recent election cycles in Hamilton County, offering an early signal of heightened voter engagement in this year’s Indiana primary. As of Tuesday afternoon, 10 days into early voting, 1,883 ballots hav “...”
ICC Story: Trump’s budget would gut local libraries and museums. Congress is not on board.
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Shauneen Miranda Indiana Capital Chronicle April 27, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is looking to eliminate funding in fiscal 2027 for the agency that serves as the primary federal funding source “...”
Votebeat Story: Indiana among the states that could elect new top election officials in 2026
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Nathaniel Rakich Votebeat April 20, 2026 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration “...”
‘REALLY DIFFICULT’: Indiana Legal Services helps poor navigate courts amid federal funding worries
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 24, 2026 The financial showdown has almost become routine. Legal Services Corp., which provides funding to 129 civil legal aid agencies across the country, including Indiana Legal Services, has submitted a request for $2.14 billion in “...”
‘A NEW APPROACH’: Gov. Braun says law will address homelessness; critics say it will make the problem worse
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 24, 2026 During Tuesday’s ceremonial signing of Senate Enrolled Act 285, which has been described by critics as criminalizing homelessness, Gov. Mike Braun talked about what he saw when he was a state legislator, which illuminated t “...”
Chalkbeat Story: For children in poverty, the biggest resource gaps are outside of school
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Matt Barnum Chalkbeat April 21, 2026 Chalkbeat Ideas is a new section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Idea “...”