ICC story: AG Rokita warns Indiana college officials to guard against campus antisemitism
This story was original published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle May 16, 2024 Though most, if not all, of Indiana’s collegiate campuses have cleared out after spring classes ended earlier this month, “...”
PNS story: Women voters of color say lawmakers focus on wrong issues
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Suzanne Potter, producer Public News Service May 14, 2024 More than one in five Americans is a woman of color and a new poll shows they are not feeling heard and want policymakers to address issues they care about. Th “...”
PNS story: New poll outlines rural voter priorities, but party labels cloud results
This story was original published by Public News Service. By Miek Moen, producer Public News Service May 9, 2024 President Joe Biden was in Wisconsin on Wednesday, touting plans for a new Microsoft data center. The visit comes amid new polling data in battleground states about wh “...”
ICC story: Cash-strapped election offices have fewer resources after bans on private grants
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Matt Vasilogambros Stateline April 26, 2024 This month, Wisconsin joined 27 other states that have banned or restricted local governments’ use of private donations to run cash “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana story: New ‘intellectual diversity’ law could have major effects on Indiana teacher training
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newletters. By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat Indiana April 24, 2024 In a Ball State classroom on a recent Tuesday, Professor Sheron Fraser-Burgess told her class to brace themselves for the “...”
Mirror Indy story: Poll workers tell us what it’s like to work on Election Day
Chelsey Stutz, a poll worker, wraps up practicing to set up for Election Day during an April 17 training at the Marion County Election Board Service Center in Indianapolis. (Photo/Sophie Young at Mirror Indy) This story was originally published by Mirror Indy, a Free Press Indian “...”
ICC commentary: Too few Hoosiers vote. They see through the illusion of choice.
The 2023 Indiana Civic Health Index found the Hoosier state ranked 50th in the nation in voter turnout during the 2022 midterm election. (Photo/Pexels.com) This commentary was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Oseye Boyd India “...”
INNS story: Hoosiers wrestle with college costs, new poll says
According to a new poll, 71% of currently and previously enrolled student borrowers report delaying at least one significant life event because of student debt. (Photo/Pexels.com) This story was originally published by Indiana News Service (INNS), part of the Public News Service “...”
ICC commentary: Rokita’s unlawyerly approach reduces office of attorney general to pesky noise maker
This commentary was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Michael Leppert Indiana Capital Chronicle April 16, 2024 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita last week solicited the public to sue the Indiana Department of Health. I know “...”
CHALKBEAT INDIANA: These school districts want voters’ approval to fund things like teacher pay hikes, arts, safety
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(Photo/Pexels.com) This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Indiana, a Free Press Indiana partner. Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. By “...”