VOTING OUTREACH: Biden executive order promoting access sparks concerns about federal involvement in elections
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 31, 2024 The letter Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales sent to federal agencies in late June, telling them not to register voters without permission from his office, is reflective of the ongoing battle over the federal government “...â€
Capital B Gary story: Environmental Advocates Gain ‘A Seat at the Table’ at Gary City Hall
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Jenae Barnes Capital B Gary July 29, 2024 Gary community members from different walks of life have joined forces with city leaders to tackle a pervasive problem that affects them all: climate change. Mayor Eddie Melton†“...â€
Capital B Gary story: Kamala Harris’ Presidential Ambitions Spark Gary Women Into Action
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary July 25, 2024 Gary native Tearanie Chinn joined more than 40,000 women on a Zoom call Sunday organized by a group called Win With Black Women to support the cause of electing the first wo “...â€
CRYSTAL BALL OUTLOOK: Sabato’s forecast upgrades AG Rokita’s chances for reelection but won’t say victory is assured
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 25, 2024 Less than two weeks after Indiana Democrats picked Destiny Wells as their party’s nominee in the attorney general’s race, a national analysis of the contest has shifted its outlook and now sees the Republicans as more like “...â€
Mirror Indy story: Kamala Harris excites audience of 6,000 Black sorority members gathered in Indianapolis
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Peter Blanchard Mirror Indy July 24, 2024 Seeing a Black woman run for president was something Erica Lewis could only dream about as a kid. “To see it actually happen, especially at a time like this, where we are still expe “...â€
APPELLATE NOMINEES: 3 trial court judges nominated for Court of Appeals of Indiana vacancy
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 24, 2024 The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has recommended three northern Indiana trial court judges to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Indiana. After interviewing eight candidates on Monday for the appell “...â€
PNS story: Politics take center stage at national convention for educators
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Suzanne Potter, producer Public News Service July 23, 2024 After a historic weekend, politics turned out to be the major topic Monday at the national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members. The American “...â€
REDISTRICTING DISPUTE: Anderson city council hurriedly adopts new maps; voting rights groups want federal court to act
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 22, 2024 With the lawsuit over redistricting in the city of Anderson seemingly stalled in federal court, the common council recently took an action it has resisted for years – it quickly redrew and adopted a new map, reconfiguring th “...â€
ICC story: Indiana politicos, delegates react to the Biden withdrawal
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Mia Hilkowitz and Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle July 21, 2024 Indiana politicians from both sides of the aisle were quick to weigh in on the seismic shift in the presidential race following President “...â€
COUNSEL QUITS: Famed conservative lawyer Jim Bopp suddenly withdraws from handling cases for AG Rokita
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 19, 2024 Prominent conservative attorney James Bopp Jr. has parted ways with Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office, withdrawing from ongoing cases and ending his $250,000 contract. On Thursday, Bopp filed motions to withdraw “...â€