MORE DELAYS? After Indiana Supreme Court order, second investigation into AG Rokita’s conduct likely won’t be finished until February 2025
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 26, 2024 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has faced three disciplinary investigations – and one public reprimand – for statements he has made while serving as the state’s top lawyer. However, he may not face fallout from “...”
VOTER ROLLS DISPUTE: Advocacy groups doubt Indiana secretary of state’s claim that registrations top 90%
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 25, 2024 Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales’ claim that more than 90% of eligible Hoosiers are registered to vote in the November election is being questioned by voter advocacy groups. In a press release issued last week, “...”
NO REGRETS: Beth White is looking to the future after losing her bid to run against AG Todd Rokita
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 23, 2024 Since losing the race for the Democratic Party’s nomination for Indiana attorney general, Beth White has returned to her job overseeing a statewide nonprofit, doing what she can to support the Democrats running in Novem “...”
PNS story: Indiana Libraries rally against rising censorship efforts
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, producer Public News Service September 23, 2024 Libraries across Indiana are observing Banned Books Week. The observation started in the 1980s to highlight ongoing censorship efforts aimed at protecting chi “...”
Capital B Gary story: Gary Organizers Combine Voter Registration, Food Assistance to Boost Turnout for 2024 Election
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary September 20, 2024 Voting advocates across Gary are ramping up efforts ahead of the 2024 general election, finding creative ways to engage voters of all ages. With turnout steadily declining ove “...”
LONG TO-DO LIST: Common Cause Indiana recalls hard-fought victories as it marks 50 years of voter advocacy
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 20, 2024 Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Common Cause Indiana gathered with friends and supporters on Thursday evening to reminisce about past battles, acknowledge their work is not finished and, of course, have a piece of cake. “...”
‘FORGOTTEN AMENDMENT’: Promise of Birch Bayh’s effort to lower voting age is still unfulfilled, legal scholar says
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 20, 2024 The 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, needed less than 100 days in 1971 to sail through both houses of Congress and be ratified by the states, but a noted constitutional rights attorney said the “...”
Mirror Indy story: These teens aren’t old enough to vote. But they want you to.
This article was originally published by Mirror Indy, and is republished through our partnership with Free Press Indiana. By Carley Lanich Mirror Indy September 19, 2024 Most of the teens at KIPP Indy Legacy High School aren’t old enough to vote. But for senior Dana Gibson th “...”
TSF story: State Board of Accounts says it needs more accountants to help check the books
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Ashlyn Myers TheStatehouseFile.com September 18, 2024 Though Indiana’s legislative session doesn’t begin until January each year, a group of appointed lawmakers steps into the Statehouse during the summer an “...”
ICC story: Holcomb taps new appellate judge from northwest Indiana
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle September 18, 2024 Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday praised high-energy Porter County Circuit Court Judge Mary DeBoer as he announced her as the newest member of the Indian “...”