Public News Service Story: Indiana professor talks balance between civility and offensive rhetoric
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, producer Public News Service February 23, 2026 Uncivil political behavior is well-documented in American history, according to one Indiana professor. A 2024 Gallup poll indicated political rhetoric has go “...”
WFYI Story: State Republican lawmakers pushing Trump-aligned immigration bill
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Samantha Horton WFYI February 19, 2026 Indiana Republican lawmakers say they are confident a sweeping immigration bill will make it to the governor’s desk this session. The move follows House amendments that further align the legi “...”
Public News Service Story: Carnegie libraries have storied history in the Hoosier State
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, producer Public News Service February 18, 2026 One of the missions of Andrew Carnegie, the famed industrialist and philanthropist, was to build public libraries for communities in need. Indiana is now home “...”
Capital B Gary: Rev. Jesse Jackson’s roots in Gary shaped a movement
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Javonte Anderson Capital B Gary February 17, 2026 The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, the civil rights leader and presidential candidate whose work helped reshape Black political power nationally and in cities like Gary, has died a “...”
Mirror Indy Story: Dozens of Democratic candidates face challenges from party leader
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Peter Blanchard Mirror Indy February 17, 2026 Teresa Quay is a lifelong Democrat who wanted to get more involved in local politics. She had quietly supported Democratic causes for years. But as a business owner in southern In “...”
When the governor stops to see a local school, administrators hope he also hears their needs
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Anna Cecil TheStatehouseFile.com February 16, 2026 As high-school students wearing scrubs and mechanic’s jumpsuits scurried in and out of the lobby at Central Nine Career Center in Greenwood on Tuesday afternoon, “...”
Based in Lafayette Story: Lt. Gov. Beckwith swipes at Sen. Alting and other primary challenges
This story was originally published by Based in Lafayette. By Dave Bangert Based in Lafayette February 14, 2026 Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, already on board to back his friend and Republican challenger Richard Bagsby in Indiana Senate District 22, went on social media this week with “...”
Votebeat Story: How many voters could be affected by earlier mail ballot deadlines? We ran the numbers.
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Carter Walker Votebeat February 11, 2026 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administratio “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana Story: Indiana’s targeting of degrees with low earnings could eliminate these programs
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat February 11, 2026 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s townshi “...”
Capital B Gary Story: Soaring NIPSCO Bills Spark Protests Across Northwest Indiana
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary February 10, 2026 What began as a handful of frustrated Facebook posts has turned into a digital pressure cooker. In recent weeks, a Northwest Indiana Facebook group dedicated to rising NIPSCO b “...”