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April 11 2024

TSF story: “A lot of oohs and aahs”: Hoosier tourism industry says eclipse lived up to its hype

People inside the Amphitheater Venue in downtown Franklin take photos of the eclipse Monday. The much-feared clouds stayed away, and the temperature around the time of the eclipse was 76 degrees. (Photo/Hannah Johnson of TheStatehouseFile.com) By John Asplund TheStatehouseFile.co “...”

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April 11 2024

‘MAKE THEIR VOTES HEARD’: Homeless advocates want most-vulnerable Hoosiers to vote

Members of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church recently served a hot, hearty meal to those in need at the Jeffersonville Community Kitchen. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 11, 2024 Under the frequently asked questions section on the St. Jo “...”

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April 10 2024

ICC story: New billboards urge Indiana Democrats to take Republican ballots in May primary

A ReCenter Indiana billboard on display in Merrillville. (Photo/ReCenter Indiana) This story was originally published by Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle April 10, 2024 A series of billboards cropping up around Indi “...”

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April 09 2024

INNS story: Indiana colleges urged to prioritize student concerns

Experts say the decline in college enrollment threatens the broader landscape of higher education, which relies on the talent and diversity of students, faculty and staff to thrive. (Photo/Pexels.com) This story was originally published by Indiana News Service (INNS), part of the “...”

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April 08 2024

‘SHE LOVED SERVING PEOPLE’: The late Sen. Jean Breaux celebrated at Indiana Statehouse memorial service

Family, friends and legislators gathered at the Indiana Statehouse rotunda on Friday to remember to life and legacy of the late Sen. Jean Breaux. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 8, 2024 Rep. Cherrish Pryor, D-Indianapolis, recalled a trip to “...”

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April 08 2024

TSF story: Cities and towns across Indiana prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse

(Photo/Pexels.com) By John Asplund TheStatehouseFile.com April 5, 2024 People around Indiana are preparing for a total solar eclipse that will cover a large portion of the state, starting on the southwest side and expanding to the northeast. They will get a chance to see somethin “...”

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April 05 2024

INJUNCTION UPHELD: Indiana Court of Appeals affirms RFRA challenge to abortion ban, seeks narrower ruling

By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 5, 2024   A preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of Indiana’s near-total abortion ban against women who claim the law violates their religious beliefs has been upheld by the Court of Appeals of Indiana with one judge “...”

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April 04 2024

TSF story: Indiana voters have until April 8 to register for May 7 primary

A voter enters a polling place at Scott Hall located at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in 2022. Johnson County is one of 59 vote center counties, meaning citizens can cast their vote at any polling location in the county. (Photo/Isaac Gleitz at TheStatehouseFile.com) By John Aspl “...”

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April 03 2024

INNS story: IN legislators pause on federal environmental plan

Indiana is one of 23 states battling a federal plan to reduce industrial air pollution. (Photo/Pexels.com)     This story was originally published by Indiana News Service (INNS), part of the Public News Service network. By Terri Dee, anchor/producer Indiana News Service “...”

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April 02 2024

JUDICIAL SELECTION: City of Hammond appeals to 7th U.S. Circuit Court in challenge to retention voting

(Pexels.com)   By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 2, 2024 In its fight to let Lake County voters directly elect their superior court judges, the city of Hammond has turned to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to challenge the retention process and is citing th “...”