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Indiana charter schools win a cut of local tax money after years of lobbying

By DYLAN PEERS McCOY Indiana charter schools will gain access to local property tax money next year — a sea change in school funding that...

Jennifer McCormick, former Indiana superintendent of instruction, declares bid for governor

Dr. Jennifer McCormick was the last elected Indiana superintendent of instruction in Indiana. After her term, the position was renamed Secretary of Education and...

Indiana governor signs bills targeting LGBTQ students

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's governor has signed a bill that would require schools to notify a parent if a student requests a name or pronoun change at school. The bill is one of the final bills approved in a legislative session that had targeted LGBTQ+ people, especially students. Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb's approval of the legislation on Thursday comes in a year when Republican-led legislatures around the country are seeking to curb LGBTQ+ rights, specifically targeting transgender people's participation in sports, workplaces and schools, as well as their access to health care. Holcomb also signed into law a bill that could make it easier to ban books from public school libraries.

Warren community reflects on early morning voting

Despite the sharp winds and chill in the air, voters lined up at the polls in Warren Township on primary election day on May...

Russia says Ukraine sent drones to hit Putin; Kyiv denies it

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia claims it foiled a Ukrainian assassination attempt using drones against President Vladimir Putin, denouncing the alleged attack as a ''terrorist'' act and promising retaliation. Ukraine denied any involvement, saying Moscow could use it for further escalation of the war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying Putin wasn't in the Kremlin at the time of the nighttime attack. There was no independent verification of the reported attack, which Russia authorities said occurred overnight but presented no evidence to support it. Nor did officials say why it took more than 12 hours to report. If true, the alleged attack is a significant escalation in the 14-month conflict.

Hogsett and Shreve set to face off in the general election

Marion County voters decided the two candidates who will compete in the Indianapolis mayoral race this November: Incumbent Joe Hogsett and businessman and former...

Black Community matters: The value of voting

Vera Kersey was letting her dog out Monday night when she heard gunshots ring out in her neighborhood within Martindale-Brightwood.  She was already planning to wake up early next morning to cast her vote in the Marion County Primary Elections. After hearing the shots, the 64-year-old began to hope that who she voted for would focus on the crime in her area.

Lawmakers give $5 million to Martin University in state budget

The majority caucus unveiled their state budget proposal (House Bill 1001) with a final decision to give Martin University $5 million.

Indiana Legislators debate $10 million proposal for Martin University

Governor Eric Holcomb proposed $10 million to Indiana's only predominantly Black serving institution, Martin University, as part of his agenda and state budget. The Senate Committee on Appropriations wanted to allocate those funds to all schools. 

State Rep. Cherrish Pryor to hold town hall

Indiana State Representative Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) is set to host a town hall this weekend to discuss property taxes and deductions available to Homestead...

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