ICC commentary: Too few Hoosiers vote. They see through the illusion of choice.
The 2023 Indiana Civic Health Index found the Hoosier state ranked 50th in the nation in voter turnout during the 2022 midterm election. (Photo/Pexels.com) This commentary was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Oseye Boyd India â...â
INNS story: Hoosiers wrestle with college costs, new poll says
According to a new poll, 71% of currently and previously enrolled student borrowers report delaying at least one significant life event because of student debt. (Photo/Pexels.com) This story was originally published by Indiana News Service (INNS), part of the Public News Service â...â
ICC commentary: Rokitaâs unlawyerly approach reduces office of attorney general to pesky noise maker
This commentary was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Michael Leppert Indiana Capital Chronicle April 16, 2024 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita last week solicited the public to sue the Indiana Department of Health. I know â...â
INNS story: Virtual ballot goes live to inform Hoosiers
The Indiana Citizen reports more than 8,700 candidates are running in the May 7, 2024, primary. (Photo/Pexels.com) This story was originally published by Indiana News Service (INNS), part of the Public News Service network. By Joe Ulery, producer Indiana News Service April 16, 20 â...â
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS: Benjamin Harrison site offers behind-the-scenes look at races for the White House
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 16, 2024 To start the fourth year of its âOff the Recordâ discussions, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site will take a look at the inner workings of presidential campaigns. âOff the Record: Blazing the Campaign â...â
CHALKBEAT INDIANA: These school districts want votersâ approval to fund things like teacher pay hikes, arts, safety
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(Photo/Pexels.com) This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Indiana, a Free Press Indiana partner. Sign up for Chalkbeat Indianaâs free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion Countyâs township districts, and statewide education news. By â...â
JUST A ‘SNAPSHOT’: Civics Summit sees Indiana’s past low voter participation as call to do better
Retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David encouraged civic-engagement advocates during his keynote address at the 2024 Indiana Civics Summit. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 12, 2024 Near the end of the daylong discussion on Thursda â...â
ICC story: Attorney General Todd Rokita issues advisory opinion on terminated pregnancy reports
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita pushes back against the Indiana Department of Health on not releasing abortion reports. (Screenshot of Facebook Live event) This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Niki Kelly India â...â
PNS Story: New US race, ethnicity standards include Middle Eastern, North African
Michigan hosts the largest population of Arab Americans in the country, and Dearborn is home to the country’s only Arab American History Museum. (flowertiare/Adobe Stock) This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Farah Siddiqi, producer Public News Serv â...â
âFOREVER CHEMICALSâ: AG Rokita sues PFAS manufacturers for money to test, treat and monitor drinking water
A study by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management found high levels of PFAS in the drinking water of 24 counties. (Photo/Pexels.com) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 12, 2024 Indiana filed a lawsuit Wednesday against 22 manufacturers of so-called âforev â...â