Articles tagged as: Marion County
November 17, 2022
New SAVI report card on racial equity in Indianapolis seeks input
A new report card from SAVI at the Polis Center at IUPUI seeks to grade Indianapolis on racial equity measures. WFYIs Jill Sheridan spoke with SAVI research data analyst Aaron Olson about how this project differs from past efforts and how community members can get involved.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2022
Veteran homelessness is down, and Indianapolis is applying lessons learned
The city of Indianapolis is still a long way off from ending homelessness but one section of the population has experienced some success. The number of veterans counted in an annual assessment recorded a 35 percent drop in numbers. Now advocates hope to learn from lessons in efforts to end homelessness.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2022
Man convicted in fatal 2020 protests shooting won't serve time in prison
A man convicted of reckless homicide in the fatal 2020 shooting of a young Black man in Indianapolis during unrest sparked by outrage over George Floyd's killing won't serve time in prison.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2022
Democrats take 2 of 3 Marion County state senate seats
Democrats took two of three state senate seats representing Marion County during Tuesday's midterm election.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2022
Council votes for new TIF funds and expresses opposition to HHS lawsuit
The council heard a number of special resolutions at its monthly meeting.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2022
Indy Snow Force ready for winter
The Department of Public Works says preparations are well underway for the snow season and crews have been training for weeks.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2022
As SCOTUS hearing nears, lawsuit alleges Health and Hospital Corp. broke Indiana law
The agency that oversees the Marion County Public Health Department of Health and Eskenazi Health has been accused of breaking Indiana's Open Door Law. This comes as the agency prepares to argue a case before the Supreme Court next month.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2022
TIF projects to bring hundreds of new housing units to Indianapolis
Three new TIF districts under consideration by the Indianapolis City-County Council back redevelopment projects that will add affordable housing inventory.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2022
Meet the candidates running for Marion County Prosecutor
Two individuals contend for the position of Marion County Prosecutor: Republican candidate Cyndi Carrasco and incumbent Democrat Ryan Mears.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2022
Pilot program to give incarcerated people resources to reenter society
A new pilot program to help incarcerated people reenter society will soon begin in Marion County. The Interdisciplinary Defense System will target individuals who retain a public defender and are incarcerated in the Indiana Department of Correction for less than three years.
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