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Indianapolis continues to receive historic federal investments in housing programs

By BENJAMIN THORP The City of Indianapolis announced on Tuesday that it received roughly $12 million to support homelessness and housing initiatives. The competitive federal funding...

Wading through Indiana’s wetlands

Indiana’s environmental landscape has been a topic of debate during the 2024 legislative session, with the environmental bill Act (HEA) 1383 fast-tracked through both chambers before recess.

Indiana set to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors

A federal appeals court allowed Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care to go into effect, removing a temporary injunction U.S. District Court Judge James Patrick Hanlon issued last year, Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Ballot challenge against former President Donald Trump denied in Indiana

By BENJAMIN THORP The Indiana Election Commission denied a challenge against President Donald Trump. (Photo from commission live stream/WFYI) The Indiana Election Commission voted Tuesday to deny an effort...

Families could lose thousands in income if Indiana reduces payments to parents of kids with disabilities

Jackson Dewitt is one of around 1,600 children who receive services through the Attendant Care Program. The stipend his mother, Jennifer, gets for providing...

Indianapolis Blue Line saved as lawmakers, local officials reach compromise

By BENJAMIN THORP A bill that would effectively kill the Indianapolis Blue Line died suddenly Thursday after a compromise was reached between the state legislature...

From exclusion to empowerment: Indiana Black lawyers & judges

Prior to 1900, there were very few Black lawyers practicing in and around Indianapolis. The first Black attorney admitted to the bar in Indianapolis was James T.V. Hill, who practiced law from 1882 to 1928 and was active in civic affairs.

Economic Enhancement District for Mile Square will not be repealed

By JILL SHERIDAN Senate committee discusses a bill that would have repealed the EED. (Photo from Indiana General Assembly live stream) Indianapolis’ planned economic enhancement district, or...

Pro-Palestinian activists demand ceasefire in Gaza during All-Star Weekend

As celebrities and public figures flocked to Indianapolis for the NBA All-Star weekend, pro-Palestinian activists were hoping to draw attention to calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.

HSPA NEEDS YOUR VOICE!

We need your urgent assistance to protect public notices in newspapers! TOMORROW, SB 252 is scheduled to be amended in committee, putting public notices at risk and...

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