ICC Story: Indiana AG pushes back against court effort to halt student ID voting ban before 2026 election
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle March 11, 2026 State attorneys are urging a federal judge to reject a request to block Indiana’s ban on using college identification cards to vote, arguing in new cour “...”
Capital B Gary story: Gary Lawmakers Warn New Laws Could Raise Energy Bills, Cut Medicaid Coverage
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary March 9, 2026 Gary residents could soon feel the effects of new state laws on everything from health care coverage to energy bills and public schools, local lawmakers warned last week. At a legi “...”
Votebeat: 2026 primary elections start off with a Texas-sized mess
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Nathaniel Rakich Votebeat March 9, 2026 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration “...”
Public News Service: Former EPA staff slams rollback of federal pollution protections
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Suzanne Potter, producer Public News Service March 9, 2026 A new report called out the Trump administration’s many efforts to roll back pollution protections, warning increased exposure to toxic chemicals is hazar “...”
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 “...”