October 23, 2025
BMV opens second comment period on license gender changes. Advocates call it 'a sign of cruelty'
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is opening a second public comment period on a proposed rule to eliminate gender changes on driver's licenses. Advocates say the move is a "direct dismissal of public will" after dozens of people showed up to the first public hearing in opposition.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2025
What is to blame for smog in Lake, Porter counties? It's not an easy answer
Only two counties in Indiana require emissions tests for some passenger cars — Lake and Porter. State lawmakers have long blamed smog from Chicago and interstate travel for this. But how smog forms around Lake Michigan is much more complicated.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2025
Union: Horseshoe casino worker fired for support of striking employees
Teamsters Local 135 union leaders claim at least one Horseshoe Indianapolis casino worker was fired in retaliation for supporting employees who are on strike. The recent termination comes after nearly 150 workers went on strike late last week.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2025
Voting rights groups challenge proof of citizenship laws, call them 'discriminatory and unfair'
Several Indiana voting rights organizations are suing the state over laws they say only target naturalized citizens. The lawsuit says two recent state laws violate federal voting protections.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2025
Federal shutdown could freeze SNAP benefits starting next week
Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow says SNAP recipients shouldn't wait until Nov. 1 to prepare to lose their benefits. He suggests keeping current on paperwork, trying to stretch food spending more this week, and reaching out to food pantries.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2025
Indiana Black Caucus urges Republican lawmakers to fight back against redistricting push
Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus are calling on their Republican colleagues to fight back against a congressional redistricting push from the Trump administration.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2025
President Trump calls Indiana GOP lawmakers as pressure grows to redistrict
President Trump spoke with Indiana Senate Republicans on a Friday in the latest effort to pressure the legislators to redistrict the state congressional map early.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2025
Horseshoe Casino workers launch first day of strike for union recognition
Around 150 Indiana casino workers started a strike Friday against Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2025
Two beaches drove increased closures, advisories on Lake Michigan beaches this year
The analysis by the Environmental Law and Policy Center shows two beaches in northwest Indiana accounted for most of that increase while the water quality at many beaches improved.
Read MoreOctober 16, 2025
Gov. Braun: 'still working' on timeline for special session on redistricting
"Every day, every week, it moves in that direction because when you look at our political competitors, they're pretty well gerrymandered across every state they control," Braun told reporters in Elkhart County on Wednesday.
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