THIS JUST IN: Despite many challenges, IU study finds local news reporting in Indiana is growing
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen April 10, 2026 The news about newsrooms has not been good. Cutbacks and closures, layoffs and less reporting seem to have dominated the headlines, but a recent study of the media ecosystem in Indiana is making some news consumers hopeful th “...”
Young authors bipartisan bill to harness the nation’s—and Indiana’s—biological resources
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Olivia O’Neal TheStatehouseFile.com April 6, 2026 Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, has authored the America’s Living Library Act with Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Reps. Stephanie Bice, R-Okla., and Ro Kh “...”
PERSONAL REASONS: No Kings Protest in Muncie Draws Determined Crowd
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Colleen Steffen TheStatehouseFile.com March 28, 2026 People protest against things—to communicate their disapproval, to demand change. When they protest together, they unite around common grievances. So, at Saturd “...”
‘OUR VOICES MATTER’: Dozens of ‘No Kings’ rallies planned across Indiana this weekend
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen March 27, 2026 More than 60 “No Kings” rallies are planned across Indiana on Saturday, part of a nationwide wave of protests organized in response to the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration. The demonstrations — at least “...”
Braun administration partners with Turning Point USA to start chapters in high schools and colleges
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen March 12, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday announced a partnership with Turning Point USA aimed at expanding conservative student political clubs in high schools and colleges across Indiana, telling reporters the state will support efforts to “...”
Beckwith calls GOP supermajority ‘a blessing and a curse’ as he touts outside pressure campaign
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen March 12, 2026 PLYMOUTH, Indiana — Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith criticized fellow Republicans who dominate the Indiana legislature, telling attendees at a town hall Wednesday night that the party’s supermajority in the House and Senate is “a “...”
SCHOOL POLITICS? SOS Morales touts Club America voter registration effort, but critics are wary
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen March 11, 2026 Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales announced on Tuesday a partnership with Club America, an arm of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, to register Hoosier high school students to vote, but a voter-advocacy “...”
Carmel library to host screening, discussion of documentary on Christian nationalism
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen March 2, 2026 A community group in Hamilton County is hosting a documentary screening and discussion focused on the relationship between religion and American politics. The nonprofit, From Strangers to Neighbors, will host a community screenin “...”
CIVIC HEALTH: 2025 index shows some upside, but Hoosiers lag in voting, political participation
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 12, 2026 The 2025 Indiana Civic Health Index shows Hoosiers not only are continuing to struggle to get to the voting booth but also may be losing some of their neighborly disposition. Led by the Indiana Bar Foundation, a team of ac “...”
‘WANT THEIR VOICES HEARD’: ReCenter poll sheds light on why young Hoosiers aren’t voting
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 29, 2026 According to results of a poll released this week, young, voting-age Hoosiers have a bleak outlook and do not believe change can come through the ballot box. The poll, conducted in late October 2025 by Bellwether Research a “...”