ICC story: Republicans finalize $44 billion budget, while Democrats point to missed opportunities
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle April 25, 2025 The majority of Statehouse Democrats opposed the 2025 budget — crafted over four months and passed by Republicans early Friday morning — decrying “...”
Capital B Gary story: ‘This Is About More Than Just Food’: Inside a Grassroots Effort Feeding Hundreds in Gary
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Rayonna Burton-Jernigan Capital B Gary April 22, 2025 On a windy Sunday morning this month in downtown Gary, families lined up outside the Family Life Community Center. They weren’t there for church, but for nourishment. “...”
ICC story: Jewish advocates denounce doubling of antisemitic incidents in Indiana
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle April 23, 2025 Reports of antisemitic incidents more than doubled in Indiana last year, according to a study released Tuesday. Hoosier Jewish community leade “...”
WFYI story: Judge rejects visa plea from international students at Indiana universities
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Zak Cassel WFYI April 18, 2025 A federal judge ruled Thursday that he would not grant a temporary restraining order to seven international students whose visas the U.S. Department of Homeland Security revoked earlier this month. The “...”
ICC Story: Indiana Senate sends finalized local property, income tax plan to governor
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle April 15, 2025 Shortly after midnight Tuesday, Indiana Senate Republicans agreed to significant changes in an immense local property and income “...”
Votebeat story: Election officials alarmed as Trump orders probe of former cybersecurity chief
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Jessica Huseman Votebeat April 10, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration a “...”
ICC story: Indiana House OKs bill to increase scrutiny around state agency contracts
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle April 9, 2025 “Financial responsibility,” “accountability” and “transparency” for state government are at the heart of a Republican priority bill that inched “...”
WFYI story: Hundreds rally at Indiana Statehouse against the Trump administration as part of nationwide protests
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Farrah Anderson WFYI April 5, 2025 Hundreds rallied at the Indiana Statehouse Saturday afternoon, joining a wave of protests across the United States opposing the policies of President Donald Trump. Branded as “Hands Off!” prote “...”
Capital B Gary story: In Gary, Thousands of Lead Pipes Still Lurk Beneath Homes
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Jenae Barnes Capital B Gary April 4, 2025 The report card for America’s infrastructure is out – and it’s not looking good. The nation received a C- for drinking water, a “mediocre” ranking that reflects widesprea “...”
WFYI story: Indiana schools suspended students over 30,000 times for fighting last year
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Dylan Peers and Lee V. Gains WFYI April 2, 2025 Indiana schools suspended more students in the years after the pandemic than at any point in the prior decade, but state leaders have not prioritized the spike in exclusionary discipli “...”