INNS story: Indiana farmland off limits to ‘foreign adversaries’
(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 March 19, 2024 A bipartisan law set to take effect this summer prohibits foreign advers “...”
ICC story: Holcomb vetoes antisemitism compromise, signs bill weakening Public Access Counselor
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle March 18, 2024 Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday opted to issue his first — and last — veto of the session on House Bill 1002, a priority “...”
‘FURTHER INVESTIGATION’: Indiana Disciplinary Commission taking deeper look into allegations of AG Rokita misconduct
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen March 18, 2024 The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission is extending its investigation into Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita related to allegations he may have perjured himself when he signed the affidavit to sett “...”
Todd Young’s lonely path
By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com March 13, 2024 U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, made some news the other day. He said he wouldn’t be endorsing a candidate in the presidential election. The senator was, as usual, diplomatic and courteous in refusing to put his stamp of appro “...”
CIVIC COURSEWORK: Excellence designation for Indiana students returns to SB 211 late in legislative session
By Marilyn OdendahlStarting in the fall of 2025, Indiana students entering high school will be able to earn special recognition for demonstrating a knowledge of civics and a commitment to civic engagement. Senate Bill 211, authored by Sen. Jeff Raatz, R-Richmond, mandates that the Indiana De “...”
ICC Story: AG Rokita says Gov. Holcomb should veto ‘toothless’ antisemitism ban
By Leslie Bonilla Muniz(Photo/The Indiana Citizen) This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Leslie Bonilla Muniz Indiana Capital Chronicle March 12, 2024 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita on Tuesday called on Gov. Eric Holcomb to v “...”
GROWING THREAT: Indiana legislature moves to curb AI in political ads but effort may do little to stop deep fakes
By Marilyn OdendahlCompared with what’s coming, the lies and conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 election may soon be seen as child’s play. The use of advancing technology to create political ads depicting candidates in fake situations they were never in or saying controversial things they “...”
Celebration and recrimination as Indiana’s 2024 legislative session comes to a close
(Photo/The Indiana Citizen) By John Asplund and DeMarion Newell TheStatehouseFile.com March 8, 2024 The 2024 legislative session officially closed Friday, with Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, declaring “sine die” around 9:30 p.m. While the G “...”
MIRROR INDY story: Indiana Election Commission removed three Indianapolis candidates from the May primary ballot
(Photo/Pexels.com) This story was originally published by Mirror Indy, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Emily Hopkins Mirror Indy March 6, 2024 There is little question that Chunia Graves is a Democrat. She is part of the Indiana Democratic Party’s 2023-24 class of emerging l “...”
ELECTION ISSUES: Pew compares data from recent polls and finds economy top of mind
(Photo/Pexels.com) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen March 8, 2024 For the third straight year, Americans remain concerned about their financial wellbeing, saying they want the president and Capitol Hill to focus on the national economy. The Pew Research Center released a r “...”