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Swing-state legislatures diverge on election-year gun measures
States continued to diverge on gun policy this year, with especially intense debate in the swing states that will decide November’s election. In Michigan, legislators are considering at least half a dozen gun bills that would create storage requirements and establish gun-free zones. In Pennsylvania, lawmakers are still debating measures that would ban sales of […] The post Swing-state legislatures diverge on election-year gun measures appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana families who adopt will receive more financial support following change to subsidy programs
Indiana families who adopt or take guardianship of a child in the state’s foster care system will receive a boost in financial assistance as part of a new change to state-sponsored subsidy programs. The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) announced the change to its existing programs — called the Adoption Assistance Program and Guardianship […] The post Indiana families who adopt will receive more financial support following change to subsidy programs appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Juneteenth offers new ways to teach about slavery, Black perseverance and American history
Whenever I tell high school students in classes I visit that I appreciated learning about slavery as a child growing up in the Caribbean, they often look confused. Why, they ask, did I like learning about slavery given that it was so horrible and harsh? How could I value being taught about something that caused […] The post Juneteenth offers new ways to teach about slavery, Black perseverance and American history appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Farmers ask for property tax ‘intervention’ as communities, schools talk challenges
Property taxes again took center stage during tax reform discussions — with farmers, local units of government and schools seeking empathy. The post Farmers ask for property tax ‘intervention’ as communities, schools talk challenges appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel
WASHINGTON — Scientists debated the origins of COVID-19 on Tuesday, trading barbs over whether the bulk of evidence available points to a natural spillover event from a wild animal or a virus designed in a lab and then let loose through an inadvertent leak. The hearing in front of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and […] The post Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
State adds five new sites to eliminate firefighter training deserts
The state will build five new firefighter training sites across Indiana as part of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s multimillion-dollar plan to eliminate “training deserts.” The state will build towers in Washington Township, Chrisney, Hartford City, Rushville and Paoli to train firefighters on live burn training structures. This is in addition to the four training sites built […] The post State adds five new sites to eliminate firefighter training deserts appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Letter reveals that federal prosecutors declined to charge man who threatened Indiana congressman
A Fort Wayne man convicted for harassing and intimidating U.S. Rep. Jim Banks was given a pass by federal prosecutors, who declined to act on the case despite apparently pursuing similar cases in other districts — according to a December letter Banks sent to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. Banks’ office publicized the letter following […] The post Letter reveals that federal prosecutors declined to charge man who threatened Indiana congressman appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Democrat gubernatorial nominee to announce lieutenant governor running mate Thursday
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick will announce her choice for lieutenant governor running mate Thursday. “I also will tell you that it is a person of character,” McCormick said during a press conference Tuesday. “It’s a person who can use his skills and his competency for those responsibilities, who is very laser focused on public […] The post Democrat gubernatorial nominee to announce lieutenant governor running mate Thursday appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
The Mike and Micah show will be a historic political disaster in Indiana
“Mike and Mike in the Morning” was the last sports radio show I ever regularly listened to. I don’t remember why I stopped. I wasn’t angry about some hot take or uncalled-for disrespect toward the Colts. I simply lost interest. Besides, I know enough about sports, according to me, and don’t need anyone explaining why […] The post The Mike and Micah show will be a historic political disaster in Indiana appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Central Indiana nonprofits relieve medical debt of more than 100,000 residents
The medical debt relief is for those at or below 400% of the federal poverty level and those with debt at 5% or more of their annual income. The post Central Indiana nonprofits relieve medical debt of more than 100,000 residents appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Highway humor is over some drivers’ heads
States have had their fun with highway safety messages, posting everything from Taylor Swift lyrics to discourage texting in Mississippi, to a “vibe check” — winking at Gen Z — to encourage seat belt use in Arizona. Such messages are shown intermittently on thousands of highway signs, known as variable messaging signs, when the billboards aren’t […] The post Highway humor is over some drivers’ heads appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Democrat announces run for lieutenant governor
Clif Marsiglio has filed to seek the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination, the second Hoosier seeking the role. The move comes as Jennifer McCormick, the Democratic nominee for governor, is expected to name her own running mate choice this week. And only days after a competitive Republican race for the same spot ended with Micah Beckwith, […] The post Democrat announces run for lieutenant governor appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
US judge blocks Biden Title IX rules, says ‘sex,’ ‘gender identity’ not the same thing
A federal judge has blocked new Title IX rules, including those aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in K-12 schools, and sided with Republican attorneys general in several states — including Indiana. Chief Judge Danny Reeves of the U.S. District Court in Eastern Kentucky on Monday issued a ruling siding with Republican Attorney General […] The post US judge blocks Biden Title IX rules, says ‘sex,’ ‘gender identity’ not the same thing appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Beckwith poses a ‘serious threat’ to Braun’s campaign, says GOP powerhouse lawyer
Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun faces a “serious threat” to his candidacy after Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith was selected as his running mate, according to an internal campaign memo penned by prominent conservative attorney Jim Bopp. The five-page report, obtained by the Indiana Capital Chronicle Sunday evening, outlines “several negative effects” of Beckwith’s nomination, including […] The post Beckwith poses a ‘serious threat’ to Braun’s campaign, says GOP powerhouse lawyer appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana Republicans to get a new leader — again
For the second time in a year, the Indiana Republican Party is looking for a new leader. Chairwoman Anne Hathaway informed the Indiana Republican State Committee on Friday she will be stepping down effective upon the election of her successor. Executive Director Joe Elsener is also resigning. “From day one, Joe and I made it […] The post Indiana Republicans to get a new leader — again appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana should protect customers from utility shut-offs during extreme heat
Many states across the country protect utility customers from having their electricity shut-off during extreme heat. Indiana is not one of them. With temperatures forecasted this summer to be well above normal, it is imperative that the General Assembly and Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission take immediate steps to protect Hoosiers from losing access to the […] The post Indiana should protect customers from utility shut-offs during extreme heat appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure
WASHINGTON — The federal government has sought to bolster election security for years through a popular grant program, but the wildly fluctuating funding levels have made it difficult for state officials to plan their budgets and their projects. Rising misinformation and disinformation about elections, often fueled by conspiracy theories, as well as threats against election […] The post States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Hoosier GOP insiders spurn party establishment, nominate Beckwith for LG
McGuire, who nabbed a last-minute endorsement from presidential candidate Donald Trump, defeated pastor-influencer Micah Beckwith. The post Hoosier GOP insiders spurn party establishment, nominate Beckwith for LG appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Political conventions provide an opportunity for a deep study into the party
It happens once every four years. People with larger than life personas work for years, sometimes decades, to make it to this penultimate challenge, to compete with the best of the best, to rally with your team, and to demonstrate excellence on the largest stage. No, I am not talking about the Olympics (though these […] The post Political conventions provide an opportunity for a deep study into the party appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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