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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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Bill To Post Ten Commandments In Classrooms, Ball State's Economic Forecast, Bill Would Eliminate Natural Resources Commission, More Indiana Trails Get Grant Funding
A bill that would have required Indiana schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms is gaining traction, but not before being changed drastically. A…
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Special Judge Appointed In Judge, Wife Shooting Case, Despite Weather Senators Still Meet Monday, Civilian Led Police Board, Indiana Civic Health Index, Wienie 500 Returns
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush appointed a special judge after Tippecanoe County Judge Steven Meyer and his wife were both wounded by a…
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Marion Co. Travel Warning, Execution Method Expansion Bill, Marriage Education Bill, Online Lottery Sales Bill Shelved, Mendoza On Talk Shows
Marion County travel warning urges all residents to avoid all non-emergency travel. The state is considering adding more options to execute people on death…
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Arrests Made In Judge, Wife Shooting, FBI Investigating Jim Irsay Death, IN Supreme Court To Weigh In Abortion Records Access, Lawmakers Push For Chicago Bears To Relocate To IN
The Lafayette Police Department announced Thursday night that five people were arrested in connection to the shooting of a Tippecanoe County judge and his…
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Judge, Wife Recover After Shooting, Gender And Sex Legislation, Affordability On The Minds Of Lawmakers, AED School Requirement Bill, Eviction Programs Merge, NCAA Men's Basketball
A Tippecanoe County judge and his wife continue to recover after they were shot at their home Sunday afternoon. Legislation moving through the Statehouse would…
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IU Beats Miami To Take Home National Championship, Carmel Students Take Part In Nationwide Protest, Lawmakers Try To Dissolve Townships, IPS Changes Stance On Undocumented Students
The Indiana Hoosiers wrote the final chapter of a remarkable season Monday night, beating Miami, 27 to 21, in the college football championship game. Hundreds…
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Tippecanoe Judge shot at home, Trump vs. Bray, MLK sit-in, Medicaid bill, Blossom House Emergency Transitional Shelter, Hoosiers win
A manhunt is underway after a Tippecanoe County judge and his wife were found shot at their Lafayette home Sunday afternoon. President Donald Trump targeted…
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Martindale-Brightwood Data Center Hearing, IHA Sells Properties, Baird Running for Re-Election, Kids' Social Media Ban, Homeless Criminalization, Nuclear Permits Deregulation Bill, IU Football
A decision on the rezoning request to build a controversial data center in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood in Indianapolis has been extended. A handful…
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Vop Osili Announces Run For Mayor, Gov. Mike Braun’s State Of The State, Marion County Jail At Capacity, State Senator JD Ford Announces Run for U.S. House, Changes To Bail Bill
Vop Osili announced today that he is running for Mayor of Indianapolis. Governor Mike Braun gave his second State of the State address on Wednesday night…
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Bill to Reduce Cost Of New Homes, “Let-Kids-Be-Kids” Bill, Legislation To Reshape Education In Indy, Lois Eskenazi Passes away, Parents Want 5th Graders Out Of Intermediate Schools
A bill to deregulate zoning in an effort to reduce the cost of building new homes had its first hearing on Tuesday. How much freedom is too much for a child?…
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U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz Files For Reelection, New Bill Filed For Psychiatric Hospital Oversight, IU Indy Cancels MLK Day Dinner, IN Lawmakers Move To Ban Rank Choice Voting
U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz files paperwork for reelection. A new bill in the Indiana statehouse would create more oversight of psychiatric hospitals. Students…
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Anti-ICE Protests In Indiana, Rare Earth Elements In Indiana Coal Ash, IN Named New National Drone Test Site, State Sandwich Bill Passes Out Of Committee, Respiratory Viruses On The Rise
Nationwide and in Indiana anti-ICE protests continued this weekend, a call for accountability for Renee Good’s death. Recovering rare earth elements from toxic…
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Young Votes For War Powers Resolution, Hundreds Gather In Indy To Protest ICE Shooting, Bailey Named Top Aide In Hogsett Admin, Martindale-Brightwood Data Center, GOP State Legislative Priorities
Indiana’s senior U.S. Senator is one of just five Republicans to vote in favor of a war powers resolution limiting President Trump. Several hundred people…
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Greg Walker Reverses Decision to Retire, Swatting Bill, Firing Squad Bill, Early Child Care Funding Cut Impact, IndyGo’s Food in Transit will Be All Year, Oregon Football Player Has IN connection
Republican Sen. Greg Walker is reversing his decision to retire from the Indiana Legislature. Indiana lawmakers hope to crack down on doxing after more than a…
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IN U.S. Rep Involved In Car Crash, 2025 Saw Highest Graduation Rate, IBLC Releases 2026 Priorities, Indy Officer Involved Shootings Down In 2025, CDC Cuts Number Of Recommended Vaccines For Children
Indiana U.S. House Representative Jim Baird and his wife are in the hospital after his vehicle was in a car crash Monday. Indiana’s high school Class of 2025…
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First Day Of Session For Indiana Legislature, Martin University Closes, Rokita Sues Eli Lilly Over Insulin Prices, IN Will Not Participate In SUN Bucks, Colt’s Owner & CEO Talks About The Season
Indiana lawmakers gathered at the statehouse today for the second part of the session, following a contentious start in December over redistricting. Three…
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Indiana’s 2026 Legislative Session, Braun And Rokita Want Ten Commandments At Statehouse, New Program Addresses Student Mental Instability, Indy City-County Council New Leadership
Indiana’s 2026 legislative session is set to resume on Monday. Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Attorney General Todd Rokita want to place a monument with the…
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IU Wins Rose Bowl, Violent Crime Down In Indy, Fletcher Place Restaurant Changing, Self-Service Kiosks More Popular at BMV, INDOT Prepares For Winter Weather
The Indiana University football team has done the unthinkable, winning the Rose Bowl. Murders and violent crime in Indianapolis is trending downward. Ten years…
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Purdue Opens Library In Indy, Road Salt Runoff Can Harm Environment, IU Celebrates Historic Season, Floyd County Judge Retires
A year and a half after splitting from IU, Purdue University is opening it’s own library in Indianapolis. Road salt can reduce car accidents on icy winter…
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Christmas Tree Disposal In Marion County, State Senate Candidate For IN District 31, Indiana’s Data Center Boom, Holidays Are Hard For Families Separated By Incarceration
Marion County residents can drop off Christmas trees for disposal at Indianapolis locations through the end of January. Candidates are lining up to run for the…
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IU Researcher Arrested, Hospitals Limit Visitors Due To Flu Season, SNAP Ban On Sugary Drinks, AI Toys, Mendoza Racehorse, Holiday Travel
An IU researcher from China is in jail after being charged last week with two counts of smuggling and one count of making false statements to law enforcement…
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Hoosiers Face Increased Foreclosure Rates, IN Youth Advocacy Group Calls For More Affordable Housing, IPS Superintendent Responds To ILEA, Winters Are Getting Warmer
Hoosiers are facing foreclosures at increasing rates. A central Indiana youth advocacy group wants the state to invest in more affordable housing for Hoosier…
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Decatur Township Newest Fight Over Data Center, Former Basketball Players Sue IU, IN Group Wants Closer Look At Preemptive Laws, IN Home Energy Rebate Program, NW IN Courts Chicago Bears
Decatur Township on the southwest side of Marion County has become the newest fight over a data center in Indiana. Six former men’s basketball players at IU…
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ILEA Recommends Major Shakeup For Indy Schools, Woman Seeks Damages From City, Communities Look For Ways To Fill Child Care Funding Gaps, IU Expands Opioid Response
A state-mandated task force led by Mayor Joe Hogsett has recommended a major shakeup for Indianapolis schools. Lauren Roberts is seeking damages from the City…
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Marion County Sheriff Announces State Senate Bid, ILEA Votes On Governance Plan For Schools, IPS Backs Down From Legal Fight With IN AG, IDOH Launches New Dashboard
Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal will run for the state Senate District 31 seat in central Indiana. The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance votes…
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IMPD Data Report, Increased Cash Assistance For Low-Income Families, Medicaid Open Enrollment Extended, Purdue Adds AI Requirement
The results of a violent crime initiative in Indianapolis can be seen in this year's data report from the city's police department. The results of a violent…
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IN Sen. Liz Brown Steps Down From Leadership, Southern IN Lawmakers Divided ON Redistricting Bill, IDOE Announce Funds To Support Students, IU’s Mendoza Wins Heisman Trophy
The rift among Republican lawmakers deepens as Indiana State Senator Liz Brown steps back from a leadership position. Southern Indiana lawmakers were divided…
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IN Senate Votes 19 to 31 Against Redistricting, Trump Lashes Out At IN Sen. Bray, Proposed Cuts To EPA, IDOH Says IN Infant Mortality Rates Low, Allen County Library To Host Monks
Indiana lawmakers voted 19 to 31 against the congressional redistricting called for by President Donald Trump in his attempt to help Republicans win the 2026…
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Vote To Scale Back On Hep-B Vaccine For Newborns, IN Senate Rejects Amendments To New Map Bill, Where Did IN’s New Map Come From, Dozens Denied Citizenship At Naturalization Ceremony
Federal vaccine advisers voted last week to scale back their guidance on hepatitis B shots for newborns. The Indiana Senate on Wednesday rejected a handful of…
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IN National Guard Troops Arrive In D.C., IN Senate Adopts Report On New Map, Martin University To Pause Operations, Vop Osili Steps Down As Indy Council President
About 300 Indiana National Guard troops arrived in Washington, D.C., Saturday. Indiana schools already ban cell phones during instructional time, but a new…
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Redistricting Bill Passes Out Of Senate Committee, Anti-Redistricting Protest Outside Senate Chamber, Bullying And Suicide Prevention Bill, Indy’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas Proposal
Senate Republicans Monday night passed a bill out of committee that aims to redraw Indiana's congressional districts to favor their party. Several hundred…
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IN Senate Convenes, Talks Redistricting, Trump Congratulates IN House For New Map, Marion County’s Potential Split With New Map, Grandparents Talk Life Before Vaccines, IU Big Ten Champs
The Indiana Senate will meet today to discuss a congressional map that would flip Indiana’s two Democratic congressional seats for Republicans. President…
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Redistricting Bill Passes 2nd House Reading, ILEA Vote On IPS, Rokita/Morales Noncitizen Voter Lawsuit, IU, Eli Lilly Deal For Clinical Trials, Bezos Housing Grant, Big Ten Championship Game
A bill that would redraw Indiana's congressional map to benefit Republicans passed through its second reading Thursday after hours of argument. A…
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IN State Sen. Won’t Seek Reelection, Impact Of AI Data Centers, Marion County Schools Gets Funds From Lilly Endowment, Marion County Gets Funds From Lilly Endowment
Republican state Sen. Kyle Walker won’t seek reelection next year. Tech companies and governments could be doing more to reduce the environmental impact of AI…
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Indiana's Congressional Map Passes Committee, Republicans Divided On Redistricting, Early Child Care Funding Cuts, Indiana Recidivism Factors, Indy’s Snowfall Response
A bill that would redraw Indiana's congressional map to benefit Republicans was passed through committee Tuesday after hours of testimony. A push to redraw…
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Indiana GOP Introduce New Congressional Map, Indy Winter Contingency Plan, Free Nutritious Food Event For Indy Residents, Three Black Indy Artists Center of New Documentary
Indiana Republicans introduced a new congressional map on Monday, designed to flip the state's two Democratic seats for Republicans. More international…
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IN Lawmakers Return To Statehouse Early, GOP State Senator No-Vote On Redistricting, Families Grapple With Increased Child Care Cost, Christkindlmarkt Is Back In Indy, IU’s First Perfect Season
Indiana lawmakers return to the Statehouse Monday to discuss redrawing congressional maps. A Republican state senator says he’ll be voting “no” on mid-decade…
WFYI News Now2026 Legislative Session Begins Early, NW Indiana Congressional District In Play For GOP, Officer Involved Shooting, Lawmaker Wants to Close Child Care Gaps, Indy Airport’s Record Numbers
Indiana House Republicans will return to the statehouse next week early for the 2026 regular session. Flipping a Northwest Indiana congressional seat held by…
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Latest Official To Get Threat Over Redistricting, Families Grapple With Child Care Cost, Body Of Whitestown Woman Returned To Home Country, Indy At Risk Of Losing Federal Housing Funding
Indianapolis City-County Council member Nick Roberts is one of the latest Indiana officials dragged into threats targeting state lawmakers in the midcycle…
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Whitestown Homeowner Charged In Shooting Released On Bail, Braun Latest GOP Lawmaker To Receive Threat, Indy’s New Continuous Vacancy Program, Indy’s Winter Contingency Program
The Whitestown homeowner charged in the fatal shooting of a house cleaner was released from the Boone County Jail Friday. Governor Mike Braun has added his…
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Butler University Names Next Provost, Multiple Swatting Incidents Against General Assembly, IMPD’s New Transparency Website, Fallout From IN Slashing Early Child Care Funding
Butler University named Michael Hole as its next executive vice president and provost Thursday. Indiana State Police say they are investigating multiple…
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Second IN GOP Lawmaker Victim Of Swatting, Price Of Thanksgiving Dinner, Two YMCA Locations Open 24/7, Hundreds Pack Township Meeting About Proposed Data Center
A second Republican lawmaker in Indiana has become the victim of a swatting incident. The price of a Thanksgiving dinner in Indiana won't be significantly…
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IN Legislature Meets For Organization Day, Mesh Closes Doors After 15 Years, IYI Announces New Effort To Support Kids, Martindale-Brightwood Residents Push Back on Data Center
Indiana Senators voted to return for the 2026 legislative session in January, bucking calls from Governor Mike Braun to meet next month to redraw new…
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Man Charged In Whitestown Shooting Death, Indy’s Newest Innovation District, FSSA Ends Contract With Medicaid Health Insurance Provider, Day Of Remembrance For Traffic Accident Victims
The Boone County prosecutor charged a Whitestown homeowner with voluntary manslaughter after he shot and killed a woman who mistakenly came to his door earlier…
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IN Senators Nix Special Session, Trump Takes Aim At Braun over State Senator’s Redistricting Choice, IN Senator Is Swatted After Trump Remarks, IN May Remove Gender Markers On IDs
Indiana Senators will not be convening in December to address calls for redistricting. President Donald Trump is taking aim at Republican Governor Mike Braun…
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Percussive Arts Society International Convention In Indy, Purdue’s Charitable Pharmacy To Soft Open, IN GOP State Senator Against Redistricting, Indy’s Underground Rock Artists Praised
The 50th edition of the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, or PASIC, is being held in Indianapolis. Purdue’s charitable pharmacy is set to hold…
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Prosecutors To Decide Whether To File Charges In Whitestown Shooting, Ad Campaign Urges Republicans To Support Redistricting, Tech Initiative Release Impact Report, Upcoming Property Tax Changes
Prosecutors say it will take days to decide whether to charge a Whitestown homeowner they say shot and killed a house cleaner after she mistakenly went to the…
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Local Leaders Gather For Veterans Day Service, Columbus Riverbank Gets Revitalization, Rooftop Solar Tax Credits Over At Year’s End, Mid-Cycle Redistricting Favored By Architect of Current Maps
Local leaders gathered for a Veterans Day service in downtown Indianapolis this Tuesday morning. Workers are now preparing the Columbus riverbank for…
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Braun Announces Partial Food Benefits For Hoosiers, Tighter Limits on Students From China, Federal Health Premiums Could Go Up, Vigil Held For House Cleaner Shot In Whitestown
Partial federal food benefits will be available to Indiana residents starting today, Governor Mike Braun announced yesterday. A recent congressional report…
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Woman Killed In Indy Suburb Gets National Attention, Growing Challenges For Local Renters, NYC Mayor-Elect Mentions Eugene Debs IN Speech, Uncertainty Around SNAP Benefits Continues
Prosecutors are weighing charges in a deadly shooting in suburban Indianapolis that’s drawing national attention. A new report from the Fair Housing Center of…
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IN AG Todd Rokita Sues IPS, New Initiative Helps Pregnant Women in Indy, I-70 Eastbound Welcome Center Reopen, Roughly Half of Central IN Residents Experience Food Insecurity
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sued Indianapolis Public Schools, alleging the district’s policies restrict cooperation with federal immigration…
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New IN Rule Makes More Children Repeat 3rd Grade, IN House Speaker Pro Tem Won’t Seek Reelection, Prosperity IN Releases 2026 Policy Priorities, Local Orgs Step Up Food Assistance
Indiana is making more children repeat third grade under a new reading rule. House Speaker Pro Tem Mike Karickhoff won’t seek reelection next year. Prosperity…
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SNAP Benefits Could Be Partially Funded, IN Voters Decide On Education Referendums, Data Center Company Files Rezoning Application, Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival This Weekend
More than 570,000 Hoosiers receive federal food benefits — including nearly 150,000 people across Central Indiana. Indiana voters decided several school tax…
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Study Identifies Indy As Best Place For Casino, Carmel HS Student Starts Nonprofit, Special Session On Redistricting Set For December, Indiana’s Ongoing Child Care Crisis
A study identified Indianapolis as the best place to relocate a casino license in Indiana. A Carmel High student has recently launched a nonprofit organization…
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Shooting In Downtown Indy Lounge, Dem Speaks To Constituents About Redistricting, SNAP Benefits At Risk For Hoosiers, Local Non-Profit Launches Community Composting Effort
In the early hours of Sunday, IMPD responded to a shooting inside a downtown lounge. Democratic state senator Shelli Yoder met a group of constituents in…
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IU Reverses Course On Daily Student Newspaper, 98th Annual FFA Convention In Indy, New Resource for Unhoused Hoosiers, Indiana Economic Forecast
Indiana University reversed course and will allow the Indiana Daily Student Newspaper to resume print editions. Students from across the country gathered in…
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IMPD Has Halloween Recommendations, Hospital Uses Delivery Robots, National FFA Convention Remains in Indy, IN New Child Care Voucher Freeze Continues to 2026
As communities across Indiana gear up for a spooky Halloween, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has a few recommendations to make the day as safe…
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Stolen Indy Zoo Tortoises Returned, Purdue’s Earhart Expedition Delayed, IN Lt. Gov. Steps Into Local School Property Tax Issue, IN’s Monthly Employment Report Delayed Due To Govt. Shutdown
Earlier this week, the Indiana State Police called for the public’s help to help find two tortoises stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo. The tortoises have been…
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Two Stolen From Indy Zoo, IMPD Releases Initial 5-Year Strategic Plan Draft, Religious Leaders Gathered Outside Miami Correctional, Dems Respond To Redistricting Special Session
A week before the world learned of a jewelry heist in France, the Indianapolis zoo was grappling with a theft of its own: two small tortoises. The Indianapolis…
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Gov. Braun Calls Session to Redraw Indiana's Maps, Energy Bill Program No Longer Using 211, State Fair Leader Retires, Hamilton County Crisis Center Opens
Governor Mike Braun said he'll sign a proclamation to call for a special legislative session, to consider redrawing the boundaries of Indiana’s congressional…