Chalkbeat Indiana story: Absenteeism in Indiana falls, but oldest and youngest students struggle with attendance the most
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Indiana. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat Indiana September 11, 2024 A third of Hoosier high school seniors missed 18 or more days of school last year as Indiana seeks solutions “...”
PNS story: Nonprofit leaders push for voting-rights reforms on Capitol Hill
This story was originally published by Public News Service By Shanteya Hudson, producer Public News Service September 11, 2024 Nonprofit leaders from around the country gathered on Capitol Hill Tuesday, pushing for what they are calling “sweeping democracy reforms,” i “...”
ICC story: Indiana AG Rokita pushes local law enforcement to implement ‘zero-tolerance’ antisemitism policies
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle September 10, 2024 A new program spearheaded by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks to train up the state’s law enforcement officials to “combat anti “...”
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 “...”
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 “...”
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 “...”
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 “...”
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 “...”
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 “...”
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 “...”