Mirror Indy story: Poll workers tell us what it’s like to work on Election Day
Chelsey Stutz, a poll worker, wraps up practicing to set up for Election Day during an April 17 training at the Marion County Election Board Service Center in Indianapolis. (Photo/Sophie Young at Mirror Indy) This story was originally published by Mirror Indy, a Free Press Indian “...”
JACKSON ELECTED: Indianapolis City-County councilor to fill late Sen. Breaux’s legislative seat
La Keisha Jackson will be sworn into the Indiana General Assembly on April 24. (Photo/Indiana Black Legislative Caucus) Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 19, 2024 The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus is welcoming La Keisha Jackson to the Indiana General Assembly, saying “...”
ELECTION CONFUSION: Critic calls AG Rokita letter asserting DOJ threat to state sovereignty ‘a waste of time’
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 19, 2024 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has called the U.S. Department of Justice’s effort to uphold voting rights a threat to state sovereignty, but Common Cause Indiana says Rokita is just stoking election falsehoods for pol “...”
ICC commentary: Too few Hoosiers vote. They see through the illusion of choice.
The 2023 Indiana Civic Health Index found the Hoosier state ranked 50th in the nation in voter turnout during the 2022 midterm election. (Photo/Pexels.com) This commentary was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Oseye Boyd India “...”
INNS story: Hoosiers wrestle with college costs, new poll says
According to a new poll, 71% of currently and previously enrolled student borrowers report delaying at least one significant life event because of student debt. (Photo/Pexels.com) This story was originally published by Indiana News Service (INNS), part of the Public News Service “...”
ICC commentary: Rokita’s unlawyerly approach reduces office of attorney general to pesky noise maker
This commentary was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Michael Leppert Indiana Capital Chronicle April 16, 2024 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita last week solicited the public to sue the Indiana Department of Health. I know “...”
INNS story: Virtual ballot goes live to inform Hoosiers
The Indiana Citizen reports more than 8,700 candidates are running in the May 7, 2024, primary. (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 April 16, 20 “...”
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS: Benjamin Harrison site offers behind-the-scenes look at races for the White House
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 16, 2024 To start the fourth year of its “Off the Record” discussions, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site will take a look at the inner workings of presidential campaigns. “Off the Record: Blazing the Campaign “...”
CHALKBEAT INDIANA: These school districts want voters’ approval to fund things like teacher pay hikes, arts, safety
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(Photo/Pexels.com) This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Indiana, a Free Press Indiana partner. Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. By “...”
JUST A ‘SNAPSHOT’: Civics Summit sees Indiana’s past low voter participation as call to do better
Retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David encouraged civic-engagement advocates during his keynote address at the 2024 Indiana Civics Summit. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 12, 2024 Near the end of the daylong discussion on Thursda “...”