ICC story: Indiana’s abortion ban back in the hands of judge after closing arguments
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Mia Hilkowitz Indiana Capital Chronicle May 31, 2024 Abortion providers asserted during closing arguments Friday that narrow medical exemptions and a hospital requirement under the state’s near-total abort “...”
ICC story: Mental, emotional exclusion part of second day of abortion ban testimony
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Mia Hilkowitz Indiana Capital Chronicle May 31, 2024 Witnesses for the Indiana Attorney General’s Office on Thursday pushed back on claims that the state’s abortion ban harms women’s physical and menta “...”
ICC story: Testimony begins in case against Indiana’s strict abortion ban
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Mia Holkowitz Indiana Capital Chronicle May 30, 2024 Attorneys in a lawsuit against Indiana’s near-total abortion ban jumped right into testimony Wednesday, beginning a trial in which plaintiffs are “...”
INNS story: Indiana food banks concerned about draft Farm Bill
This story was originally published by Indiana News Network (INNS), part of the Public News Service network. By Joe Ulery, producer Indiana News Network May 29, 2024 Groups fighting hunger in Indiana said they are deeply concerned about proposed cuts to the S “...”
ICC Story: What will failed Indiana primary candidates do with outstanding campaign loans, contributions?
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle May 28, 2024 In the aftermath of the most expensive primary in Indiana history, how will unsuccessful candidates settle milli “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana Story: Popularity and cost of Indiana’s voucher program surge as more wealthy families sign up
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Indiana. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat Indiana May 24, 2024 Indiana spent roughly $439 million on its voucher program for the 2023-24 school year as enrollment in private sch “...”
Capital B Gary story: As Gary’s Voter Turnout Continues to Decline, Residents Explain Their Absence at the Polls
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary May 24, 2024 As DeMondre Velez surveyed the County Market parking lot from his security post, the 24-year-old candidly shared why he skipped the polls “...”
ICC story: AG Rokita will not face challengers at Indiana GOP convention
By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle May 17, 2024 Seeking a second term, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita will be unopposed at the state Republican convention next month — securing him as the party’s nominee in the November election. Despite speculation that others mi “...”
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 “...”