Mirror Indy story: Butler University eliminates social justice class requirement
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Claire Rafford Mirror Indy July 31, 2025 Butler University will no longer require students to take a class on social justice and diversity before graduating. The university announced the decision in an email to the campus c “...”
PNS story: Indiana AI centers prompt environmental concerns over emissions
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, anchor/producer Public News Service July 31, 2025 The Trump administration’s long-term plan for artificial intelligence could have far-reaching environmental impacts across the country. His strategy c “...”
Chalkbeat story: For America’s 250th birthday, Trump champions ‘patriotic education’ in schools again
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Kalyn Belsha Chalkbeat July 28, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Jessica Ellison hopes she ha “...”
ICC story: Indiana LG’s office closures, staff instructions suggest contrast with return-to-office order
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle July 25, 2025 Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s statehouse office has been repeatedly closed during public business hours in recent weeks — at times with no signage “...”
Capital B Gary story: Hotter Days, Higher Electric Bills: How Climate Change Is Impacting Gary
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Jenae Barnes Capital B Gary July 25, 2025 Climate change is causing significant and far-reaching impacts on the Great Lakes region, a new study finds. Gary is no exception. As triple-digit temperatures bring record-breakin “...”
ICC story: Advocates, experts fear increase in food insecurity following SNAP cuts
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle July 25, 2025 Low-income Hoosiers are about to get a whole lot hungrier. At least, that’s the concern of state advocates and national researchers focused on combat “...”
Chalkbeat Philadelphia: For Pennsylvania and Philadelphia, a renewed focus on civics instruction
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Dale Mezzacappa Chalkbeat July 23, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. Martin Luther King H “...”
ICC story: Open government group launching public access hotline, hopes to ease PAC workload
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle July 22, 2025 A new hotline aims to help Hoosiers with public meeting and records questions — and buy recently installed Public Access Counselor Jennifer Rub “...”
WFYI Story: WFYI braces for $1.5 million loss after Congress eliminates federal public media funding
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Eric Weddle WFYI July 18, 2025 WFYI is bracing for a major financial hit after Congress approved a Trump administration rescission bill late Thursday that eliminates previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broa “...”
PNS story: Indiana activists fight suppression with ‘good trouble’
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, anchor/producer Public News Service July 17, 2025 Hoosiers will join a nationwide movement marking the fifth annual John Lewis National Day of Action. The Indianapolis rally takes place Thursday from noon t “...”