‘SHERO IN OUR MIDST’: Indiana Sen. Jean Breaux, who championed women’s and children’s causes, dies
Indiana Sen. Jean Breaux, D-Indianapolis, is pictured in December 2023 filing her 2024 legislation to make Juneteenth a state holiday. (Photo/Breaux’s X, formerly Twitter, account) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen March 21, 2024 Indiana Sen. Jean Brea “...”
MIRROR INDY story: Indiana attorney general fights EPA rule that would reduce pollution on Indy’s west side
According to Indiana Department of Environmental Management data, AES Indiana Harding Street Station is one of the top air polluters in the city. Part of the plant is pictured Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. (Photo/Jenna Watson at Mirror Indy) This story was originally published by Mirror “...”
PRIMARY PREP: Voting machine demonstration well-received at Greenwood Public Library
Mary Kooi (left), founding member of the Johnson County League of Women Voters, talks about voting with Johnson County Clerk Trena McLaughlin (center) and deputy clerk Crystal Siegfred (right) during a voting machine demonstration at the Greenwood Public Library. (Photo/Marilyn O “...”
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 “...”