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 “...”
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 “...”
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 “...”
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 “...”
Gary repeals welcoming ordinance amid threats from AG Rokita
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 16, 2024 The Gary Common Council repealed the city’s welcoming ordinance last week, becoming the third municipality to change or rescind its immigration policy, after being threatened with a lawsuit by Indiana Attorney General Todd “...”
PNS Story: Indiana’s delegates ready for Harris and Walz
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Joe Ulery, producer Public News Service August 16, 2024 Indiana will be represented by about 90 delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week. Michael Schmuhl, chairman of the Indiana Democratic “...”
ICC story: Four Indiana governors talk leadership, advice for future Hoosier generations
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle August 15, 2024 Indiana’s four current and former governors made a rare appearance together Wednesday evening, cracking jokes and sharing leadership advice at the “...”
TSF Story: Candidates for Indiana lieutenant governor debate ag issues at the state fair
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com By Arianna Hunt TheStatehouseFile.com August 13, 2024 On Tuesday at the Indiana State Fair, the three major candidates for Indiana lieutenant governor debated in front of a room full of Hoosiers holding their refreshmen “...”
ICC story: Judge spares Gary gunmaker lawsuit, rejects new law’s retroactivity
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle August 12, 2024 A Lake County judge on Monday declined to dismiss a long-pending lawsuit waged by the city of Gary against a range of gun manufacturers “...”