The City-County Council approved Mayor Hogsett’s 2027 budget Oct. 19.
Author Archives: Emily Hopkins
Alma Mater: Boston University, Northeastern University
As a senior reporter at Mirror Indy, I use data to tell stories about people and hold powerful people to account.
I’m an award-winning journalist who focuses on data and accountability stories. Before joining Mirror Indy, I completed a two-year investigative reporting fellowship at ProPublica. As part of The Indy Star's investigations team, I helped expose deep flaws in Indiana’s nursing home system that allowed county hospitals to access more than $1 billion in Medicaid funds meant for nursing home care while the facilities' residents suffered. The series prompted the resignation of Marion County’s top health official and led to major reforms to how the state regulates long-term care funding.
Outside the newsroom, I like to spend time chasing my annual reading goal, playing Dungeons & Dragons or seeing a movie at Kan-Kan Cinema.
My phone number is 317-790-5268 and my email address is emily.hopkins@mirrorindy.org.
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His debt grows by $8 a day. This city agency wants to cover that.
Marion County Community Corrections says covering user fees would knock down barriers.
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Hogsett rode ‘Mr. Clean’ image into office. Did he deliver on ethics promises?
The mayor would not assess his own record. So we did it for him.
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Hogsett pushed tough lobbyist penalties. Now he won’t say if he’ll enforce them.
The mayor’s office has refused to answer questions about whether his administration will enforce the city ethics code.
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Sheriff’s deputy handcuffs protester during emotional IMPD hearing
Protesters disrupted the hearing to call for accountability over the death of Dalys Jett, who was killed by IMPD officers in July.
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Indy is locked into funding hundreds of police positions it can’t fill
IMPD’s chief said the funds go toward paying for officers’ overtime.
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Indianapolis budget basics: Learn how the city spends our money
Every year, city officials present a plan for how to spend public dollars.
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Outside the most dangerous flood zones, water still takes its toll
Indianapolis residents with flooded basements are left picking up the pieces.
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First look: Hogsett proposes $1.9B budget for 2027
Take a look at some of the main takeaways from the mayor’s budget presentation.
