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WFYI News Now
Hear the news you need to stay informed on your community with WFYI News Now. From the biggest stories of the day to new policy, research and events, this podcast keeps you connected to Central Indiana and statewide Indiana news. From WFYI's studios in Indianapolis, hosts Darian Benson and Abriana Herron bring you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday.
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Student Seclusion Bill Prompted by WFYI Investigation, Registering to Vote, Bill Could Weaken Debt Protections, Trends in Higher Education
A WFYI investigation that found some schools aren’t accurately reporting how often they forcibly isolate and restrain students has prompted the passage of a…
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Health Care Complex on East Side, Jamie Reitenour Excluded from Debates, State Employment Report, Re-Entry Support
Eskenazi Health held a ribbon cutting late last week to unveil its newest health care complex on the east side of Indianapolis. Republican gubernatorial…
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The Checkup from Side Effects, All-Girls Charter School in Washington Township, New Permanent Supportive Housing, PFAS Labeling
A new regular segment for the show called The Checkup, from Side Effects Public Media. After months of controversy, an all-girls charter school is one step…
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Sen. Jean Breaux Passes Away, Jake’s Place Transitional Housing, Todd Rokita Sues Over Insulin Prices, Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Group Calls for IVF Protections
State Senator Jean Breaux has died, the Senate Democratic caucus announced yesterday. A new housing program for young adults called Jake's Place is up and…
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Limitations for Public Access Counselor, Happy Hours are Back, Sen. Breaux Steps Away, Communities Divided by Infrastructure, Thousands Expected for Eclipse
Governor Eric Holcomb signed a bill that limits how Indiana’s public access counselor interprets public records and open meetings laws. On July 1st Indiana…
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Financial Aid for Incarcerated Hoosiers, Holcomb Vetoes Antisemitism Bill, Brad Chambers' Economic Plan, Read or Restrict Documentary
People incarcerated in Indiana state prisons might soon have access to financial aid to pay for Ivy Tech Community College classes. Governor Eric Holcomb…
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Dan Wakefield Passes Away, Construction Season Kicks Off, Gary Lawsuit Bill, Pay for Ambulance Providers, Holcomb Signs Truancy Bill
Author and writer Dan Wakefield passed away last week in Indianapolis. Construction season has officially kicked off - Indianapolis will spread its funding…
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Affordable Rental Units, Robotics Competitions, Tenure Protections, Over Consolidation of Health Care, Smartphone for NASA Scientific Research
A new report shows Indiana has only thirty four affordable and available rental units for every one hundred extremely low-income households in the state…
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Far East Side Housing Project, $140 Million Recommended for Blue Line, Indy Summer Learning Labs, Purdue Prepares for IUPUI Split
A new housing project is being planned for older residents on the far east side. The Blue Line rapid transit system has been recommended to receive roughly…
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$12 Million for Housing, Holcomb Signs Contraceptive Access Bill, Lawmakers Reflect on Education Bills, Low Success Rates for Community College
The City of Indianapolis announced yesterday it received roughly twelve million dollars to support homelessness and housing initiatives. The governor signed a…
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Wi-Fi at Indy Parks, Historic Buildings Photo Project, Gov. Holcomb Signs Bills on Voter Rolls and Reading Retention, City-County Councilor Dr. Carlos Perkins
Indy Parks will offer free, public Wi-Fi at several parks across the city. The construction of some of the most historic buildings in Indianapolis is the focus…
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2024 Legislative Session Recap, Expanding Education Programs, Religious Education Requirement, Funding for Psilocybin Research
Republican leaders said before the start of session they wanted it to be a quiet one, focused on small tweaks to existing policies. A bill on its way to the…
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Less Ice on Lake Michigan, Bill Could Restrict Gov's Emergency Powers, School Prevention for Substance Use
Lake Michigan and the rest of the Great Lakes haven’t had much ice this winter, and less ice can spell bad news for Indiana’s lakeshore towns. It’s now up to…
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Health Care Cyberattack, Advice on Filing Taxes, Potential Changes for Public Access Counselor, Revenge Porn Bill, Child Labor's Impact on Education
The operations of Change Healthcare are still on hold as it works through a cyberattack that happened more than ten days ago. How can older adults and retirees…
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Truancy Bill, Drug Treatment, Age Verification on Adult Websites, Disaster Relief Funds, Gary Lawsuit Against Gun Industry
Politicians and educators agree that the large number of Indiana students missing school is a serious problem - there’s less consensus on what policies could…
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City County Council, Holcomb Signs Pet Store Bill, Libertarian Nominees, Sales Tax on Feminine Hygiene Products, Medicaid Requirements
The Indianapolis City County Council held its full monthly meeting last night. Pet stores will be able to sell dogs anywhere in Indiana, even in communities…
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I-READ Testing Begins, Sen. Committee Approves LARC Bill, Provision Removed From AG Bill, Wetland Tax Breaks, Kinsey Institute Stays
The standardized assessment known as IREAD-3, or the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination, will be given to all third graders and most second graders…
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Blue Line Compromise, Holcomb Gets Tenure Bill, Girls IN STEM Academy, IPS Electric School Buses, Attendant Care Program Faces Cuts
Indianapolis News: The Indianapolis Blue Line is saved as lawmakers and local officials reach compromise. The tenure bill heads to the governor’s desk.
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City Market Closes, FRSH Opens, Rust Removed from R. Ballot, Chancellor Ramchand Begins Work
The Indianapolis City Market is set to close for renovations on Friday. The historic market will not reopen until 2026 as the entire city block prepares for…
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Ban on Gender-Affirming Care, Dedicated Lanes Bill, Challenge to Trump Denied, The Case Against Jennifer Teising
A federal appeals court yesterday allowed Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care to go into effect, removing a temporary injunction a judge issued last year. A…
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First Measles Case Since 2019, Regulations on Home-Based Child Care, Fighting the Nursing Shortage, Defining Toxic PFAS, The Cost of Building Homes
At the end of last week the Indiana Department of Health confirmed the first measles case in the state since 2019. Regulations of home-based child care would…
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Guilty Verdict in Fatal IMPD Shooting, Newfields CEO Search, County Prosecutor's Safety Program, Special Ed Dispute Bill Fails, Transgender Youth Access to Health Care
A guilty verdict came Friday for a man charged with fatally shooting Indianapolis police officer Breann Leath in 2020. A program that teaches groups how to…
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Statehouse Bills on Sanctuary Cities, Religious Education, Adult Web Sites, Tenure, and Ambulance Deserts
Republicans want to make Indiana’s law banning sanctuary cities enforceable with a bill headed to the House floor. Indiana schools would be required to release…
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College Goal Sunday, Blood Test for Psychotic Disorders, Senate Committee Passes Antisemitism Bill, Teaching Human Sexuality in School
High-school seniors across Indiana are invited to College Goal Sunday, an event to help students and families fill out the application for federal student aid…
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Indy's Economic Enhancement District Saved, Testimony on Bus Lane Bill, Boy Scout Abuse Victims, Pregnancy in Rural Hospitals
Indianapolis’ planned economic enhancement district, or EED, will not be repealed. A House committee yesterday heard testimony on a bill to put a moratorium on…
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Last Section of I-69, Hoosier Kids Report, Potential AG Candidate Disqualifier, Planned Parenthood Expands Vasectomy Service, Air Quality Decline
The completion of a key interstate puzzle piece is in sight with the last section of I-69 in Marion and Johnson counties. A yearly look at the wellbeing of…
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Trump's Primary Ballot Challenged, FDA Approves Food Allergy Drug, Food Assistance Inefficiency, Pothole Season
Former President Donald Trump’s ability to appear on Indiana’s primary ballot has been challenged. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration greenlit a new drug to…
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BUTTER Art Fair, John Rust Update, Obstetrics Care Decline, Unlicensed Child Care Bill, Lawmakers Debate Armed Intruder Drills
The popular art fair BUTTER that showcases the work of Black artists returns to Indianapolis for All-Star weekend. It’s looking more likely that the Indiana…
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Racial Inequalities in Homeownership, Free Rides for Bikeshare Program, Play Celebrates Pivotal Event in Indy Black History, Bill Loophole for Preventative Screenings
Despite an increase in homebuying in Marion County, racial inequalities in homeownership persist. The Pacers Bikeshare program will offer free rides during NBA…
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Racial Inequalities in Homeownership, Free Rides for Bikeshare Program, Play Celebrates Pivotal Event in Indy Black History, Bill Loophole for Preventative Screenings
Despite an increase in homebuying in Marion County, racial inequalities in homeownership persist. The Pacers Bikeshare program will offer free rides during NBA…
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NBA All-Star Plans, New Chancellor at IU Indianapolis, Child Support Resources, Online Portal for School Material Complaints
It’s all hands on deck as Indianapolis gets ready to host the 2024 NBA All-Star game. Indiana University Indianapolis's new chancellor and executive vice…
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New IMPD Chief, Governor Signs Bill Reducing Wetland Protections, John Rust Lawsuit Heads to Supreme Court, DNR Officer Ruling, BP’s Whiting Refinery Meeting Canceled
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett yesterday announced a new chief of police for the city's police department. The governor signed a controversial bill yesterday…
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Shreve Enters Race for Congress, HIV Care, Indiana National Guard Heads to Southern Border, Republican Primary Ballot for Governor, Carmel Withdraws from Heartland China Association
Former Indianapolis mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve has filed to run for Congress in Indiana’s 6th district. The Damien Center expanded financial assistance…
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Metal Detection in School, Protecting Kids on Social Media, New Requirements for Medicaid Members, Overhauling Graduation Requirements, Forum for Young People
Lawrence Township’s middle and high schools are using new metal detection systems. Indiana lawmakers are beginning to explore ways to better protect children…
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Nikki Haley Signatures, IPS Parents Demand Improvements, Access for Disaster Relief, Controversial Program on Classroom Materials, Lemonade Stands
Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley has reportedly received enough signatures to appear on the Indiana primary ballot - despite allegations from…
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Indy Hires Attorney to Prosecute Violent Crimes, Bill to Reduce Wetland Protections, FSSA Cuts, Walk & Talk Tours for NBA All-Star Weekend
Indianapolis has hired the first of three attorneys whose jobs will be to prosecute more people on the federal level for violent crimes. A controversial bill…
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Victoria Spartz Runs Again, City-County Council Recap, Debt Protections, Prior Authorization, Are Schools Prepared for Cardiac Arrest?
U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz will run for another term in Congress, reversing her decision not to. The Indianapolis City-County Council held its monthly…
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City-County Council Preview, Wabash College Honors First Black Student, Push for Transparency at IEDC, Support for Mobile Crisis Response Units
The Indianapolis City-County Council holds its monthly meeting tonight. Wabash College honored its first Black student, who attended over 160 years ago, during…
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Rokita's Confidential Agreement Made Public, School Boards Controlling Material on Human Sexuality, Psilocybin as a Treatment, Virtual School $44 Million Fraud Case
The Indiana Supreme Court yesterday made public a confidential agreement entered into by Attorney General Todd Rokita when he was publicly reprimanded by the…
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Converting Indy's Streets, Downtown Funding Tool, Landlord Bill Fails, Restricting Cell Phones in Class, Drug Crime Treatment
The reconstruction of a number of Indianapolis streets from one-way to two-way is in motion. A bill that would repeal a funding tool for downtown Indianapolis…
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Dedicated Lanes Bill Passes Senate, Protecting Poll Workers, Statute of Limitations for Sex Crimes, Presidential Artifacts Exhibit
A bill that puts a one-year moratorium on dedicated lanes passed out of the Indiana Senate on Monday. Legislation headed to the full Senate aims to protect…
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Bills to Fight Negligent Landlords, Lawmakers Tell FSSA to Pause Proposed Cuts, Safety on Public Beaches, Employers Paying for Training and Education
Housing advocates gathered at the Statehouse yesterday to rally behind legislation that protects renters against negligent landlords. The lieutenant governor…
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Water Bills Likely Dead, Faith-Based Teaching in Public Schools, Tech Manufacturing, Toxic Leaks in Lake County
Statehouse bills to protect citizens against large, potentially harmful water withdrawals are likely dead. Public schools may soon be required to let students…
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Senate Amends Bill Prohibiting Dedicated Lanes, Officer Involved Shooting, Training Requirement for Nurses, Republican Candidate Forum, Virtual School Leaders Arrested
The Senate amended a bill yesterday prohibiting dedicated lanes for one year, and added the creation of a task force to study the impact of those lanes…
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Bill to Block Economic Enhancement Districts, Count of People Experiencing Homelessness, First-Ever Digital Equity Plan, Civic Health Index, Tobacco Prevention
The Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary visited Indianapolis for the city’s annual point-in-time count - the count is a snapshot of the number of…
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Purdue Expansion on Indy Campus, Unemployment Update, Hunting and Trapping for Bobcats, Criminal Checks for Home Health, Virtual School Indictments
Purdue University is hoping to bring its strengths in engineering to the Indianapolis campus, and grow partnerships throughout the state. Indiana’s…
WFYI News NowBusinesses Reverse Course on Senate Bill 52, Protest Against Proposed Medicaid Changes, High School Grad Rates on the Rise, Indiana Farm to Achieve Antibiotic-Free Standard
Several Irvington businesses who last week spoke in favor of Senate Bill 52 - a bill that opponents say would effectively kill Indianapolis’ proposed Blue Line…
WFYI News NowTactical Urbanism on the East Side, Easing Restrictions on Renewable Energy Projects, Breast Tissue Density, Cigarette Smoke's Impact on Dogs, Reading Retention Bill, Restraint and Seclusion Legislation
A traffic demonstration to slow down drivers and reduce crashes shows promise. A state law says counties with wind or solar ordinances that are more…
WFYI News NowMile Square Economic Enhancement District, Statehouse Bill Could Threaten Blue Line, Beth White Runs for AG, Free Speech at IU
2023 Legislation that allowed Indianapolis to set up a downtown fee on taxable properties is at risk of repeal. A state senate committee voted yesterday to…
WFYI News NowIndy Arts Scene Preps for NBA Game, Brownsburg Superintendent Suddenly Retires, Bill Could Expand Child Care Options, Bill to Combat Digitally Altered Media of Election Candidates, Changes to FAFSA, E-Cigarette Epidemic
The Indianapolis arts scene is stepping up its game ahead of the NBA All-Star 2024 Game next month. The superintendent of Brownsburg Community Schools…
WFYI News NowRental Prices Might Stabilize, Supreme Court Won't Hear Student Restroom Case, Nixed Bill Allows Claiming Fetus as Dependent, Medicaid Errors Cause People with Disabilities to Lose Coverage
Indianapolis rental prices could stabilize despite a hot housing market, according to one Indiana University expert. The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday decided…
WFYI News NowWinter Storm, Executive Order to Fight Propane Shortage, Potential Public Pension Boost, Ruling on 25-Foot Police Buffer Law, Parental Rights Bill
Indiana will continue to bear the brunt of a blistering winter storm that’s sweeping across the U.S. for the next several days. About half a million Indiana…
WFYI News NowWest Washington St Redevelopment, New Board President at IPS, Auto Workers Union Agreement, Statehouse Priorities for Republicans and Democrats, Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes
A detailed look at redevelopment ideas for the West Washington St corridor is completed. Indianapolis Public Schools board members unanimously chose Angelia…
WFYI News NowInterim Leaders at IMPD and Center Grove Schools, Priorities for Black Legislative Caucus and Prosperity Indiana, Addressing Domestic Violence Cases for Black Women, The Power of Incumbency
The Center Grove Schools Board appointed an interim leader last night, just days after the former superintendent suddenly resigned amid a state investigation…
WFYI News NowHolcomb's Final State of the State, No Re-Election for Rep. Greg Pence, $100 Million for Purdue, Discriminatory Censorship Laws
Governor Holcomb touted Indiana’s giant leaps forward in his final State of the State address last night, but Democrats say when it comes to one of the most…
WFYI News NowNew City-County Council Meets, Lawmakers' Priorities for 2024 Session, Statewide Mandate to Follow Reading Science
A new Indianapolis City-County Council gathered for its first full meeting last night, as the 2024 legislative session kicked off yesterday. Democrats' and…
WFYI News NowCenter Grove Superintendent Retires Amid Investigation, 2024 Legislative Session Kicks Off, Indy Invests to Reduce Gun Violence, Digging into Data on the Upcoming Election
Center Grove Schools Superintendent Rich Arkanoff retired suddenly on Friday, as it was announced he is under state investigation. Indiana’s 2024 legislative…
WFYI News NowPublic Library Departure, More Lawmakers Won’t Run Again, Public Health Funding, Pig Gut Bacteria Research, $29 Billion in Investments
Nichelle Hayes, the former interim CEO at the Indianapolis Public Library and director of the Center for Black Literature and Culture since 2017, announced her…
WFYI News NowLeadership Changes at Newfields, High School Graduation Rates, $18 Million for Childcare, How to Avoid Employment Scams, Protecting Water Rights
Two new members were added in recent leadership shifts at the Museum of Art at Newfields, after the Board of Trustees lost another member last month. More…
WFYI News NowHomicides Down in Indianapolis, Why Students Take So Many Standardized Tests, Benefits of Reducing Carbon Emissions, What Committee Chairs Do, Program For Victims of Violence
The number of homicides in Indianapolis dropped for the second year in a row. Stringent federal and state requirements for standardized testing guide how…