PNS story: Nonprofit leaders push for voting-rights reforms on Capitol Hill
This story was originally published by Public News Service By Shanteya Hudson, producer Public News Service September 11, 2024 Nonprofit leaders from around the country gathered on Capitol Hill Tuesday, pushing for what they are calling “sweeping democracy reforms,” i “...”
APPEAL PLANNED: Marion County judge rules termination of pregnancy reports are private medical records
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 10, 2024 In a two-page order issued Monday, a Marion County Superior Court judge dismissed the lawsuit against the Indiana Department of Health, finding the termination of pregnancy reports, which are submitted by health-care prov “...”
ICC story: Indiana AG Rokita pushes local law enforcement to implement ‘zero-tolerance’ antisemitism policies
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle September 10, 2024 A new program spearheaded by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks to train up the state’s law enforcement officials to “combat anti “...”
PNS story: Study shows 40% of voters willing to cross party lines on local issues
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Suzanne Potter, producer Public News Service September 9, 2024 A common narrative suggests that deeply polarized American voters always support their party’s candidates, but a new study suggests otherwise in cer “...”
PATIENT RECORDS: Dispute over whether termination of pregnancy reports are public or private gets hearing
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 6, 2024 The hearing over whether termination of pregnancy reports are public records began Friday morning with opposing parties acknowledging that whatever the trial judge decided would likely be appealed all the way to the “...”
SANCTUARY CONTROVERSY: Monroe County bolsters legal team and claims AG Rokita is misinterpreting Indiana’s sanctuary cities law
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 6, 2024 Monroe County is fighting back against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, asserting his lawsuit, which claims the policies of the county sheriff’s department are violating the state’s anti-sanctuary cities statute, “...”
NEXT IN LINE: Constitutional amendment question for voters would change Indiana’s succession for governor
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 4, 2024 Hoosiers going to the polls in November will find a question on their ballots, asking if they want to amend the Indiana Constitution to revise the list of elected state officials who could succeed the governor. The propose “...”
ICC story: Swing states prepare for a showdown over certifying votes in November
This story was original published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Matt Vasilogambros States Newsroom September 4, 2024 GRAYLING, Mich. — Clairene Jorella was furious. In the northern stretches of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the Crawford County Board of Canvassers had jus “...”
Capital B Gary story: Harris Team Introduces Comprehensive Plan to Address Housing Crisis
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary As the presidential election heats up, newly minted Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, who has come under pressure to unveil her policy plans, has released a portion of her economic strategy to c “...”
TSF story: As Lugar is honored with a new statue, documentary students remember his civility
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Colleen Steffen TheStatehouseFile.com August 30, 2024 In April 2018, almost a year to the day before he died, former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana, visited the campus of Franklin College to watch an hour “...”