ICC story: Appeals court upholds Indiana abortion ban
By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle August 11, 2025 The Indiana Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a ruling by a trial court judge upholding the state’s near-total abortion ban, specifically provisions relating to medical providers and potential exemptions. The law, w “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana story: A third of Indiana counties lack voucher-accepting private schools, complicating choice expansion
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat August 7, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township d “...”
ICC story: ‘Voluntarily complying’: Braun, Beckwith offices agree certain executive orders are optional
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz and Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle August 6, 2025 Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, who is is six months into a convention-arranged political marriage with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, “...”
PNS Story: Indiana judge safety risks call for strong security measures
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, anchor/producer Public News Service August 4, 2025 Groups fighting for a free and fair judicial system are speaking out against violence, threats and insults targeting judges in Indiana and across the count “...”
Mirror Indy story: Butler University eliminates social justice class requirement
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Claire Rafford Mirror Indy July 31, 2025 Butler University will no longer require students to take a class on social justice and diversity before graduating. The university announced the decision in an email to the campus c “...”
PNS story: Indiana AI centers prompt environmental concerns over emissions
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, anchor/producer Public News Service July 31, 2025 The Trump administration’s long-term plan for artificial intelligence could have far-reaching environmental impacts across the country. His strategy c “...”
Chalkbeat story: For America’s 250th birthday, Trump champions ‘patriotic education’ in schools again
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Kalyn Belsha Chalkbeat July 28, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Jessica Ellison hopes she ha “...”
ICC story: Indiana LG’s office closures, staff instructions suggest contrast with return-to-office order
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle July 25, 2025 Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s statehouse office has been repeatedly closed during public business hours in recent weeks — at times with no signage “...”
Capital B Gary story: Hotter Days, Higher Electric Bills: How Climate Change Is Impacting Gary
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Jenae Barnes Capital B Gary July 25, 2025 Climate change is causing significant and far-reaching impacts on the Great Lakes region, a new study finds. Gary is no exception. As triple-digit temperatures bring record-breakin “...”
ICC story: Advocates, experts fear increase in food insecurity following SNAP cuts
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle July 25, 2025 Low-income Hoosiers are about to get a whole lot hungrier. At least, that’s the concern of state advocates and national researchers focused on combat “...”