TSF story: These Jasper fourth graders are back as persistent persimmon petitioners
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Anna Cecil TheStatehouseFile.com June 20, 2025 In their classroom full of bright colors, with walls covered in inspiring messages and carefully crafted art projects, Emi Donatoâs fourth-grade students might seem ty â...â
âSOMETHING YOUâRE GOING TO USEâ: Retired Indiana teacher and former student team up to create âPlain Civicsâ podcast
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen June 20, 2025 In the classroom, Bobbi Fisher always impressed upon her U.S. history students the importance of understanding the Constitution, democracy and the responsibilities of citizenship. âI used to tell my eighth grade students, â â...â
TSF story: SNAP recipients react to Indiana’s ban of soft drinks and candy in their benefits
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Luke Shepherd TheStatehouseFile.com June 18, 2025 Indiana has added itself to the list of four states to ban soft drinks and candy from the SNAP, joining Iowa, Nebraska and Texas. A May 23 press release issued by Ind â...â
MORE DISCIPLINE: AG Rokita receives âcorrective actionâ from court commission for comments at TPR news conference
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen June 18, 2025 As Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is trying to get a second disciplinary investigation into his conduct dismissed, the stateâs top lawyer was subjected to âcorrective actionâ earlier this year from the Indiana Supr â...â
TSF story: Nationwide No Kings protest draws thousands to the Indiana Statehouse
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Anna Cecil, Olivia O’Neal and Clayton Shull TheStatehouseFile.com June 14, 2025 Across the U.S., thousands of protests commenced on Saturday as part of the No Kings movement, a national day of defiance against â...â
RIGHT TIME OR RISKY? Lt. Gov. Beckwith, others praise Indianaâs call for Article V Convention on term limits, but critics decry lack of oversight
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen June 12, 2025 Although Indiana has formally joined the list of states calling for an Article V Convention to amend the U.S. Constitution, the debate is intensifying over what could happen if such an unprecedented meeting is held. During this y â...â
MORE COLLEGES FACE SCRUTINY: Critics say AG Rokita misinterpreting civil rights law in new requests that Butler, DePauw turn over DEI docs
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen June 10, 2025 Last week, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita made public letters his office sent to Butler and DePauw universities alleging that the schoolsâ diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives may be violating state and federal â...â
âWORDS DO HURTâ: Hoosiers line up at town hall in Greenfield to mostly denounce Lt. Gov. Beckwithâs comments about Pride Month
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen June 6, 2025 At Wednesday eveningâs town hall meeting in Greenfield, Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith defended his recent social media rant against Pride Month, repeatedly saying he offered the message out of love, but many in the crowd co â...â
DISMISSAL OR FULL HEARING? AG Rokita and court commission wrangle over his second disciplinary complaint
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen June 5, 2025 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asserting he did not lie to the Indiana Supreme Court or to Hoosiers as he battles a second disciplinary complaint filed against him over allegations that he made âfalse representations â...â
âA DREAM FINALLY COME TRUEâ: 5 graduates of Purdue Globalâs online law school get perfect pass rate on Indiana bar exam
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 30, 2025 From the start of his career as an engineer and now as an environmental health and safety manager, Lindley Jarrett of Lafayette has become fascinated at the critical role the law plays in fostering sustainable industrial develo â...â