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‘We can do better.’ State Rep. Robin Shackleford announces run for mayor of Indianapolis

CHLOE McGOWAN - November 10, 2022

State Rep. Robin Shackleford announced her intention to run for mayor of Indianapolis. Shackleford and her campaign team held a press conference Nov. 10 in...

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SCOTUS seems unlikely to side with Marion County agency questioning civil rights precedent

FARAH YOUSRY - November 10, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Nov. 9 for a case that involves an Indiana nursing home and a Marion County public health agency. The case has captured national attention due to its far-reaching implications for federal safety net programs across the country.

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Hope Hampton wins only contested IPS school board race

WFYI - November 9, 2022

Three new members were approved by voters Nov. 8 to join the Indianapolis Public Schools Board in January. Hope Hampton won with nearly 56% of the District 3 vote, the sole contested IPS race.

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Mears wins reelection for county prosecutor

WFYI - November 9, 2022

Marion County voters reelected incumbent Democrat Ryan Mears as the county’s lead prosecutor Nov. 8.

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Tightening abortion laws reignite conversation around a permanent Child Tax Credit

SYDNEY DAUPHINAIS - November 4, 2022

As many states, including Indiana, take steps to tighten abortion laws, conversations have been reignited about how to best support mothers and babies. And many policy experts point to a permanent child tax credit, made available to low- and no-income families, as one way to do that.

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Judging With a Purpose

SPEACIAL TO THE RECORDER - November 3, 2022

by Kara Kavensky Judge Tiffany U. Vivo currently serves as our Marion Circuit Court judge. Seeking a better life, Tiffany Vivo's family took the brave and...

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Meet the candidates running for Marion County prosecutor

WFYI - October 31, 2022

Two individuals contend for the position of Marion County prosecutor: Republican candidate Cyndi Carrasco and incumbent Democrat Ryan Mears.

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The community has ideas to redevelop the old Indiana Women’s Prison — if they can get the state to listen

WFYI - October 12, 2022

The Indiana Women’s Prison site on Indianapolis’ east side is a large property ripe for redevelopment. Community members are excited by future prospects, but they say a lack of communication with the state — which owns the property — is discouraging.

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