ICC Story: Former GOP mayor plans independent run for state’s top elections post
By Niki Kelly and Tom Davies Indiana Capital Chronicle March 4, 2026 Former Republican Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is shaking up Indiana’s race for secretary of state by announcing a run as an independent Wednesday. He will have to gather nearly 37,000 petition signatures t “...”
ICC Story: Braun’s second legislative session — MIA or covert success?
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle March 2, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun appears to have had a quiet legislative session — his second since taking office — but his cabinet leaders were working behind the scene “...”
Capital B: Gary High School Partners With Indiana Universities to Offer Free College Degrees
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Rayonna Burton-Jernigan Capital B Gary February 27, 2026 The gym at 21st Century Academy buzzed with chatter Friday as elementary, middle, and high school students gathered in the stands. Excitement rippled through the cro “...”
Votebeat Story: ICE won’t be at polling places in 2026 election, Trump administration official says
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Nathaniel Rakich Votebeat February 26, 2026 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administrati “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana Story: IPS adopts new student policy in latest move involving ICE lawsuit from Attorney General Rokita
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Amelia Pak-Harvey Chalkbeat February 25, 2026 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s townsh “...”
ICC Story: Indiana House backs bill with stricter verification for SNAP, Medicaid eligibility
By Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle February 23, 2026 A Republican priority bill that toughens eligibility and verification rules for Medicaid and food assistance programs advanced from the Indiana House on Monday despite repeated warnings from Democrats that the changes wo “...”
Public News Service Story: Indiana professor talks balance between civility and offensive rhetoric
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, producer Public News Service February 23, 2026 Uncivil political behavior is well-documented in American history, according to one Indiana professor. A 2024 Gallup poll indicated political rhetoric has go “...”
WFYI Story: State Republican lawmakers pushing Trump-aligned immigration bill
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Samantha Horton WFYI February 19, 2026 Indiana Republican lawmakers say they are confident a sweeping immigration bill will make it to the governor’s desk this session. The move follows House amendments that further align the legi “...”
Public News Service Story: Carnegie libraries have storied history in the Hoosier State
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, producer Public News Service February 18, 2026 One of the missions of Andrew Carnegie, the famed industrialist and philanthropist, was to build public libraries for communities in need. Indiana is now home “...”
Capital B Gary: Rev. Jesse Jackson’s roots in Gary shaped a movement
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Javonte Anderson Capital B Gary February 17, 2026 The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, the civil rights leader and presidential candidate whose work helped reshape Black political power nationally and in cities like Gary, has died a “...”