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 “...”
PNS story: Federal Funding Freeze puts pause on EV charger station installments in Indiana
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, anchor/producer Public News Service February 6, 2025 The number of registered electric vehicles in Indiana rose from 13,000 in 2023 to nearly 15,000 in 2024. However, plans to install more EV chargers in In “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana story: Lawmakers advance bills on DEI, sex ed, chaplains in schools
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat February 5, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township di “...”
ICC story: Braun considers releasing execution drug costs as lawmakers rally behind anti-death penalty bill
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle February 3, 2025 Indiana Gov. Mike Braun suggested Monday he could reverse the previous administration’s unwillingness to disclose how much the state paid to acquire t “...”
Capital B Gary story: Gary Unites Against Bill That Could Erase Public Schools
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary January 31, 2025 With a possible hearing in the Statehouse for House Bill 1136 looming, the fight over the future of public education in Gary has escalated into a battle for the district’s su “...”
Votebeat story: Job satisfaction among election administrators continues to sink, survey shows
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Jessica Huseman Votebeat January 30, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration “...”