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Lawsuit Dismissed Alleging Systemic Abuse at IPS, Earth Day Cleanup on Indy's East Side, Mobile Lung Clinic for Rural Residents, Parents Say Discrimination Complaints are Being Ignored
April 18, 2025
Indianapolis News: A lawsuit against a former Indianapolis Public Schools teacher, alleging…
Gov. Braun Signs Property Tax Reform Into Law, Indy Effort to Pinpoint Dangerous Areas, ACLU of Indiana Sues Trump Admin Over Revoked Visas, The Growing Debate Over Public Education
April 17, 2025
Indianapolis News: Indiana’s major property tax reform package is now law, as Governor Mike…
The Impact of Indiana’s Property Tax Reform Plan on School Districts, Bill to Secure Power for AI Data Centers, RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz Visit Indy for 'Make Indiana Healthy Again' Initiative
April 16, 2025
Indianapolis News: Indiana’s property tax reform plan would cost school districts more than…
Invasive Plant Program in Hamilton County, Bipartisan Bill Would Fund Road Repairs in Indy, Students Parents and Teachers Rally Against Tax Relief Plan, Experts Worry ER Waits will Worsen
April 15, 2025
Indianapolis News: A Hamilton County organization is looking to help residents replace…
Indy Hosts International Firefighter Event, Visas Revoked for International Students, Republican Leaders Split on School Vouchers, Why So Many Students with Disabilities are Being Suspended
April 14, 2025
Indianapolis News: The world’s largest firefighter training event was back in Indianapolis last…
Tamika Catchings Mural Coming to Mass Ave, Indiana School Districts Could Lose Half a Billion Under Tax Plan, Library Program on Diverse Communities, In-Person Required for VA Workers
April 11, 2025
Indianapolis News: A towering portrait of Tamika Catchings is set to join the Mass Ave…
Statehouse Bill Would Make Sleeping in Public Illegal, Education Alliance of IPS and Mayor's Office, Health Advocates Worry about Lost Federal Funding, Suspensions in Special Education
April 10, 2025
Indianapolis News: Indiana lawmakers recently snuck language into a bill that would make it…
First Measles Case in Over a Year, Funding Approved to Redevelop Old City Hall, Meeting Worker Demand in the Next Decade, House Committee Scales Back Measure to Eliminate DEI Programs
April 9, 2025
Indianapolis News: The Indiana Department of Health confirmed Monday the first measles…
Train Derailment on Southeast Side, Report Shows Indiana Faces Growing Workforce Shortage, How School Funding Would Work Under GOP Tax Plan, Democrats Say GOP Tax Plan Isn't Ready
April 8, 2025
Indianapolis News: A train derailed on the southeast side of Indianapolis Sunday night, near…
Potential Impact of Budget Cuts on Medicaid, Diabetes Studies Under Threat, Automatic University Enrollment with New Diplomas, House Republicans Unveil Property Tax Reform Plan
April 7, 2025
Indianapolis News: The health reporting team at The Checkup answers the question: What are…
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Reopens, Debate on Local Property Taxes for Charter Schools, How Violence Impacts Communities, Trump Admin Freezes Planned Parenthood Funds
April 4, 2025
After a 17-month closure and more than $60 million in renovations, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway museum reopened to the public. A Republican push to give charter schools a share of local property tax money has sparked a fierce debate, and students from traditional public and charter schools say their voices matter. A study emphasizes how community violence impacts neighborhoods and residents and examines possible solutions. The Trump administration is freezing millions of dollars in federal funding for Planned Parenthood in several states 
 
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$600 Million Project to Transform Circle Centre Mall, Helping Formerly Incarcerated Hoosiers Reenter Society, Indiana Schools Suspended Students 30,000+ Times for Fighting Last Year
April 3, 2025
Indianapolis News: The southern block of the Circle Centre Mall closed to prepare for an…