The Virginia-based American Jobs and Growth Fund targeted as many as 500,000 Indianapolis residents in opposition of an economic enhancement district that would pay for services in downtown Indianapolis.
Author Archives: Emily Hopkins
Alma Mater: Boston University, Northeastern University
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.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Traffic barriers in Community Heights slowed cars. See what’s next.
The eastside neighborhood will reveal the results of efforts to slow traffic as part of a tactical urbanism project.
Posted inGovernment
Yes, it was Indy’s most expensive election, but voter turnout barely moved
More than 25% of the votes cast in the mayoral election came from just four northside districts.
Posted inGovernment
The EPA wants lead pipes out. Here’s what it means for Indianapolis.
One scientist says the lead pipes are ‘like a ticking time bomb.’
Posted inGovernment
How Indianapolis parents who owe child support can get their licenses back
Noncustodial parents who owe child support may participate in the Good Faith Initiative
Posted inGovernment
Indianapolis pledged to end homelessness, but not much has changed.
The city is seeing a dramatic rise in people who are unsheltered or chronically homeless.