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ACLU of Indiana files federal lawsuit to block new law ‘undermining’ professors’ free speech
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday challenges a contentious new Indiana law that seeks to push speech and course content in college classrooms toward “intellectual diversity.” The litigation lodged by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Indiana asserts that Senate Enrolled Act 202 violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. The measure […] The post ACLU of Indiana files federal lawsuit to block new law ‘undermining’ professors’ free speech appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Live 2024 Primary Election Coverage
We are bringing you live coverage throughout the day for Primary Election 2024. Check back to hear from real voters and see how polling locations are doing around the state. Especially join us after 6 p.m. when returns start rolling in. The post Live 2024 Primary Election Coverage appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Everything you need to know about Election Day
Although early voting has increased in popularity over the years, the majority of Hoosiers still cast their ballots on Election Day. And today is that day. So, the Indiana Capital Chronicle is here to break down all you need to know: from where to vote and what to bring to who is on the ballot. […] The post Everything you need to know about Election Day appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
The awful primary campaign season is giving Indiana what it deserves
French philosopher and statesman Joseph de Maistre is credited with saying it first: “Every country has the government it deserves.” In America, we more often credit the sentiment to Thomas Jefferson, who specifically said, “The government you elect is the government you deserve.” Ouch. Regardless of the version or the originator, it hurts more than […] The post The awful primary campaign season is giving Indiana what it deserves appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Families encouraged by recent FSSA changes on attendant care transition
Families of medically complex children cheered a move last week from the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) to address two concerns about the transition from attendant care services to Structured Family Caregiving. The alterations came after six mothers met with Gov. Eric Holcomb and FSSA Secretary Dan Rusyniak on April 29 and presented their […] The post Families encouraged by recent FSSA changes on attendant care transition appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Black homeowners start to close gap in property values
Black homeowners’ property values are on the rise across the country, with some of the biggest upswings in Midwestern and Southern states. The boon to Black homeowners, after decades of lagging property values, could help them close a racial wealth gap that has kept the American dream out of reach. Home values increased on average […] The post Black homeowners start to close gap in property values appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Who votes? Here’s who decides Indiana’s elections
Indiana voter turnout rates have long lain among the lowest in the country. Despite that, some Hoosier voters cast ballots year after year. The post Who votes? Here’s who decides Indiana’s elections appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Can we finally agree that annexation has its place?
Managing growth and development in a way that benefits all Hoosiers should be important to all our elected officials. In the face of population shifts, housing demands, and the need for expanded utility services, it’s time for Indiana to recognize that municipal annexation will sometimes be necessary to fuel our state’s economic engines — our […] The post Can we finally agree that annexation has its place? appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates
WASHINGTON — States and local organizations that aid victims of sexual assault and other crimes are raising the alarm about a multi-year plunge in funds, a major problem they say Congress must fix soon or programs will be forced to set up wait lists or turn victims away altogether. Affected are rape crisis centers, domestic […] The post Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
ACLU sues IU over alleged First Amendment violations during campus protests
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana (ACLU) sued Indiana University Friday, claiming the Bloomington university violated the First Amendment rights of three protest participants after implementing a one-year campus ban. The three plaintiffs include: Jasper Wirtshafter, a Bloomington resident; Benjamin Robinson, a tenured IU-Bloomington German Studies professor; and Madeleine Meldrum, a current IU graduate […] The post ACLU sues IU over alleged First Amendment violations during campus protests appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Anti-abortion group sues Indiana health department for access to abortion records
A lawsuit filed this week by anti-abortion group “Voices for Life” seeks to regain access to Indiana abortion records that are no longer being released by the state health department. The South Bend-based group is suing the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) after it stopped releasing individual Terminated Pregnancy Reports (TPRs), while still compiling statewide […] The post Anti-abortion group sues Indiana health department for access to abortion records appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
A break from election overload: Exploring Columbus
Heading into election week, I wanted to slow it down with a focus on what Indiana has to offer Hoosiers and tourists. Last year, I visited Madison and was taken by the quaint town. I also promised to do more things that Indiana has to offer. And that led me to Columbus, Indiana. My sister-in-law […] The post A break from election overload: Exploring Columbus appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Outside spending in three of Indiana’s congressional races ranks in the nation’s top ten
Outside groups have targeted the state of Indiana with so much money that three federal primary races have landed in the top ten most expensive contests nationwide. Republicans seeking to win open seats in the U.S. Senate and Congressional Districts 3 and 8 have racked up millions in outside spending. Other open but highly competitive […] The post Outside spending in three of Indiana’s congressional races ranks in the nation’s top ten appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
INDOT scraps Link 101 road project
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s $200 million Link 101 road endeavor isn’t moving forward, at least in its original form, following a gloomy cost-benefit analysis and sustained public pushback. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced Wednesday that it had pulled the plug on the project — meant to better connect southeastern Indiana — after it finished […] The post INDOT scraps Link 101 road project appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Biden backs peaceful protest, denounces campus ‘chaos’ over Gaza
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden responded Thursday to weeks of protest on college campuses calling for a ceasefire in Gaza with a brief statement that the right to protest should be protected, but “not the right to cause chaos.” “We are not an authoritarian nation where we silence people or squash dissent,” Biden said from […] The post Biden backs peaceful protest, denounces campus ‘chaos’ over Gaza appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
University administrators are falling into a tried and true trap laid by the right
Interrogations of university leaders spearheaded by conservative congressional representatives. Calls from right-wing senators for troops to intervene in campus demonstrations. Hundreds of student and faculty arrests, with nonviolent dissenters thrown to the ground, tear-gassed and tased. We’ve been here before. In my book “Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and the Campus Wars in Modern America,” […] The post University administrators are falling into a tried and true trap laid by the right appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Contention brews in ongoing Indiana abortion ban lawsuit over confidential documents
A three-day bench trial scheduled for later this month will put Hoosier abortion providers and the state attorney general’s office back in court as the battle over Indiana’s near-total abortion ban continues. Already in contention, however, is whether certain testimony and internal hospital documents entered as exhibits in the case should become public. Attorneys for […] The post Contention brews in ongoing Indiana abortion ban lawsuit over confidential documents appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Congressional candidate hits back at ‘spliced’ ad, threatens legal action
An attack advertisement featuring garbled audio clips of a congressional candidate could provoke an early test of a 50-day old law cracking down on digitally altered campaign media. The post Congressional candidate hits back at ‘spliced’ ad, threatens legal action appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Attorney General Rokita weighs in on pronouns in the workplace
In a politically charged and, at times, inflammatory Facebook event, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita waded into a recent discussion on pronouns in the workplace. Earlier this week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ruled that repeatedly misgendering an employee or denying them access to a bathroom consistent with their gender identity amounts to workplace harassment.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to force vote next week on ousting U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON — Two U.S. House Republicans, aggrieved by Speaker Mike Johnson’s bipartisanship amid divided government, said Wednesday they plan to force a vote next week on removing him from the leadership office — despite the extremely long odds of success. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie held a press conference just […] The post Marjorie Taylor Greene to force vote next week on ousting U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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