ICC story: Consumer groups, debt collectors clash in medical debt hearing
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle August 19, 2025 Testimony on Monday set the stage for an interim committee to find a balance between growing medical debt weighing down Hoosiers and allowing hospitals an “...”
AG Rokita expands DEI investigation into Notre Dame and Butler
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 15, 2025 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is increasing the pressure on the University of Notre Dame and Butler University to comply with his demand that they provide information about their diversity, equity and inclusion polici “...”
Votebeat story: Trump’s call for a new census raises questions of constitutionality
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Jessica Huseman Votebeat August 14, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration “...”
WFYI story: Indiana’s first school safety director is a former resource officer
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Eric Weddle WFYI August 12, 2025 A former school resource officer will now oversee safety for Indiana’s schools. Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday announced Julie Q. Smith, a Columbus police sergeant, as the first director of the newly c “...”
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 “...”