Stateline Story: GOP-led lawsuit that could dismantle disability protections draws public backlash
This story was originally published by Stateline. By Anna Claire Vollers Stateline February 20, 2025 A push by GOP attorneys general in 17 states to strike down part of a federal law providing disability protections from discrimination has prompted an outcry from advocates, paren “...”
WFYI Story: Indiana’s public records expert steps down as new law shapes office’s future
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Rachel Fradette WFYI February 20, 2025 Luke Britt, Indiana’s longest serving public access counselor is stepping down after 12 years in the role following changes to his office by state lawmakers this time last year. The Office o “...”
ICC story: Senate kills early voting cuts, closed primary bills — and backtracks on municipal election changes
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle February 20, 2025 Republican senators killed two flashy election proposals and significantly scaled back a third after letting the trio languish on the chamber “...”
PNS story: More Hoosiers struggle to afford food as need grows
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, producer Public News Service February 19, 2025 Food insecurity is rising in Indiana. A Feeding Indiana’s Hungry study found 76% of surveyed households expect to need food assistance as often or more i “...”
Mirror Indy story: These Indy business owners are feeling the effects of DEI opposition
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Tyler Fenwick Mirror Indy February 18, 2025 If John Morrow Jr. wants to plan for the future of his Indianapolis business, he needs answers. From the Indiana Department of Transportation. From the federal government. From a ju “...”
Votebeat analysis: Trump’s Justice Department signals a retreat from voting rights cases
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Carrie Levine Votebeat February 17, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration “...”
Based in Lafayette story: Braun greeted by protest at Lafayette town hall, meets each individually afterward
This story was originally published by Based in Lafayette. By Dave Bangert Based in Lafayette February 13, 2025 Gov. Mike Braun faced a sometimes agitated crowd Wednesday night in Lafayette, challenging him to justify moves he’s made since being sworn in four weeks ago. The tow “...”
Mirror Indy Story: Ivy Tech closes DEI offices becoming first Indy campus to react to national push to ban diversity initiatives
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Claire Rafford Mirror Indy February 11, 2025 Ivy Tech Community College is closing all diversity, equity and belonging offices across the state. The move, announced Monday, is an effort to protect the community college’s “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana story: The science of reading could inspire Indiana to change math instruction. But how?
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat Indiana February 10, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s “...”
ICC story: Indiana Senate OKs anti-DEI bill that takes aim at state agencies, schools
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle February 7, 2025 Indiana senators advanced a hotly-debated bill Thursday that cracks down on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in schools and state government. Sena “...”