Articles tagged as: Marion County
September 20, 2022
Marion County Prosecutor candidates discuss homicide rate and abortion law during public forum
The two candidates for Marion County Prosecutor, incumbent Democrat Ryan Mears and Republican Cyndi Carrasco, spoke to the public on how they plan to address violent crime, the near-total abortion ban and prosecuting simple possession of marijuana cases, among other topics.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2022
Housing instability is linked to poor birth outcomes. An Indianapolis program aims to help
A new initiative aims to reduce infant deaths by connecting pregnant women and new mothers in Marion County with better housing.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2022
Homeowners in Indianapolis will get a break on property taxes next year
Most Marion County property owners will receive a credit on their Spring 2023 property tax bill to help alleviate a rise in prices.
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2022
Indianapolis seeks proposals for federal tax credit program
A call is out for organizations to submit proposals to receive federal tax credits to rejuvenate development in Marion County.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2022
City leaders propose $2M for mental health response team in 2023 budget
Indianapolis city officials plan to include more mental health response resources in the 2023 city-county operating budget.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2022
Charges filed in Dutch soldier's killing in downtown Indy
The Marion County Prosecutor's office has filed charges against an Indianapolis man for the shooting in downtown Indianapolis that killed a Dutch soldier and wounded two others.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2022
New animal care facility will be at Sherman Park
The city has committed $18 million to the project as part of the Circle City Forward initiative to improve public facilities.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2022
Youth housing program will increase emergency, transitional and supportive housing options
The city of Indianapolis has set aside more than $4 million for the new Youth and Young Adults Transitional Housing Grant Program.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
Plans to end homelessness in Indianapolis hinge on housing
In 2018 when the city of Indianapolis laid out plans to end homelessness, it set out a goal that by 2023 no one experiences more than 30 days without a permanent, safe, affordable place to live.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
New report underscores Indiana's lack of legal protections for tenants
Legal experts say a new report on evictions in Indianapolis underscores the lack of protection for tenants. Researchers from Indianapolis-based community data center SAVI, found that properties with more health department complaints also had higher eviction rates.
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