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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Reopens, Debate on Local Property Taxes for Charter Schools, How Violence Impacts Communities, Trump Admin Freezes Planned Parenthood Funds

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Reopens, Debate on Local Property Taxes for Charter Schools, How Violence Impacts Communities, Trump Admin Freezes Planned Parenthood Funds

April 04, 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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