Mirror Indy story: How the Marion County Jail became a ‘pit stop’ for 400 ICE detainees
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Mary Claire Molloy and Peter Blanchard Mirror Indy May 15, 2025 The sheriff of Marion County is an elected Democrat serving in an overwhelmingly blue city. But he says his politics and values cannot affect his decision to all “...”
ICC story: As Indiana manufacturing grows, ‘we clearly don’t have enough electricity,’ governor warns
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle May 14, 2025 Gov. Mike Braun warned that Indiana needs swift solutions for its bevy of water and energy “challenges” to support the state’s expanding manufacturi “...”
Capital B Gary story: Lead, Iron, and Manganese Found in Gary’s Air and Soil
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Jenae Barnes Capital B Gary May 13, 2025 For decades, Gary has worn the title “Steel City” with pride. Today, researchers are finding that a by-product of that legacy is airborne particles laced with heavy metal contam “...”
ICC story: Voter registration maintenance postcards coming your way
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle May 12, 2025 Hoosier voters will soon be receiving postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s Election Division as part of statewide voter registration list ma “...”
TSF Story: Lawmakers hope tax credits and deregulation make dents in the U.S. child care crisis
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By The Statehouse Reporting Project May 8, 2025 On May 12, Janna Rodriguez will close the home daycare she runs three hours early to hold a rally. She’s invited elected officials across Long Island to learn about the “...”
PNS story: Three-Fifths comments ignite Indiana controversy
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, anchor/producer Public News Service May 8, 2025 An Indiana debate over history and power is growing. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith recently defended the Three-Fifths Compromise in a social media video. The compro “...”
ICC story: Indiana elections chief defends voting ban on ‘unsecured’ student IDs after legal challenge
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle May 8, 2025 Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales on Wednesday celebrated the state’s forthcoming student ID voting ban — just two days after he and oth “...”
WFYI story: Can local health departments serve everyone under Indiana’s new laws?
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Benjamin Thorp WFYI April 25, 2025 Language included in bills passed at the end of Indiana’s legislative session included limits on the populations local health departments could serve using state funding. Indiana’s budget bill “...”
ICC story: Indiana University alumni blast board of trustees changes slipped into state budget
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle May 1, 2025 A coalition of ranking Indiana University alumni voiced “alarm and anger” Wednesday to new state policy that eliminates alumni input in the selection of “...”
Chalkbeat story: Why national charter leaders are very worried about Oklahoma’s religious charter school
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Erica Meltzer Chalkbeat April 28, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. The case of St. Isidore of “...”