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September 09 2024

PNS story: Study shows 40% of voters willing to cross party lines on local issues

This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Suzanne Potter, producer Public News Service September 9, 2024 A common narrative suggests that deeply polarized American voters always support their party’s candidates, but a new study suggests otherwise in cer “...”

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September 05 2024

KRULL COMMENTARY: Richard Lugar and a path forward

This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com September 4, 2024 They gather on a gorgeous late summer day to recall a man who embodied all they believed in and a moment in time when his virtues could shape history. The crowd gat “...”

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September 04 2024

ICC story: Swing states prepare for a showdown over certifying votes in November

This story was original published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Matt Vasilogambros States Newsroom September 4, 2024 GRAYLING, Mich. — Clairene Jorella was furious. In the northern stretches of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the Crawford County Board of Canvassers had jus “...”

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September 04 2024

Capital B Gary story: Harris Team Introduces Comprehensive Plan to Address Housing Crisis

This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary As the presidential election heats up, newly minted Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, who has come under pressure to unveil her policy plans, has released a portion of her economic strategy to c “...”

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August 30 2024

ICC story: National conservative group alleges systemic election fraud in survey sent to Indiana voters

This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle August 30, 2024 A survey sent to Noblesville area voters from a national conservative think tank contends election fraud is on the rise as part of illegal attempts to ste “...”

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August 29 2024

Capital B Gary story: The USDA Is Finally Paying Back Black Farmers. Some Say It’s Not Enough.

This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Jenae Barnes Capital B Gary August 26, 2024 John Jamerson knows the value of farming land. He is one of the last remaining family members that lives on Lyles Station, the last Black farming settlement in Indiana. As Black “...”

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August 27 2024

Votebeat story: Supreme Court ruling in Arizona citizenship-proof case won’t be the end of it

This story was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Carrie Levine Votebeat August 26, 2024 In a closely watched case last week, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected most of a Republican request th “...”

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August 23 2024

PNS story: Indiana’s low voter turnout spurs action to encouraged Hoosiers to vote

This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, producer Public News Service Indiana August 23, 2024 Indiana ranks 50th in the nation for voter turnout, just ahead of West Virginia, according to the Indiana Bar Foundation Civic Health Index. Kate Sweeney “...”

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August 22 2024

Capital B Gary story: Gary Delegates Make Their Mark at the Democratic National Convention

This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary August 20, 2024 As state Rep. Vernon G. Smith, D-Gary, finally stepped off the bus Monday evening after a tedious three-hour ride through Chicago traffic and ironclad security, the towering faca “...”

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August 21 2024

ICC story: New Indiana water study shows strong supply, but a need for more management planning

This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle August 20, 2024 As Indiana contemplates a massive and controversial water pipeline, a new study shows that the state’s water supply is “plentiful,” but not evenly “...”