House Bill 1383 would weaken protections for some of the state’s highest quality wetlands, including dozens of acres in Marion County.
Author Archives: Enrique Saenz
Alma Mater: Tufts University
I was a U.S. Marine combat correspondent before becoming a photojournalist from KRGV in deep south Texas. I was later a founding journalist for the Indiana Environmental Reporter.
In my free time, I like to play guitar and watch The Simpsons with my daughter.
I decided to be part of this team because traditional media is missing a lot of stories important to Indianapolis residents. With Mirror Indy, we can dig deeper into what people care about.
My phone number is 317-983-4203 and my email address is enrique.saenz@mirrorindy.org.
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Senator finds little support for fire department merger bill
A Senate committee delayed voting on Senate Bill 54, which targets how township fire departments merge with the Indianapolis Fire Department.
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A forced merger? Why 3 township fire departments oppose a new Senate bill
Senate Bill 54 would allow Indianapolis to force mergers with the Wayne, Decatur and Pike township fire departments. It’s being discussed even as Wayne considers a voluntary merger.
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A West Indy pizzeria has thrived for 40 years. It must be the sauce.Â
A West Indianapolis staple says a unique sauce and a focus on serving its neighborhood has helped it stay open.
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Development would destroy Franklin Township wetlands following erosion of state protections
The construction of warehouses near the Johnson County Line threatens to destroy a portion of the state’s few remaining high-quality wetlands.
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Westside coffee shop offers a taste of the timeless — and maybe a ghost
Deep in the heart of what was once Central State Hospital, the Mansion Society coffee shop is serving up an ‘eccentric and timeless’ experience.
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Drop it off, recycle it, feed it to the birds: What to do with your Christmas tree in Indianapolis
How to recycle or repurpose your trees after the holidays.
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How to send a comment on southside development that would destroy wetlands
Class III wetlands are considered by the state to be the highest quality.
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‘Everybody wants a grocery store’: How SuperJams is filling a need for westsiders
An entrepreneur is investing in a food desert when few others would.
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Public comment sought for air pollution deal with Ingredion on the west side
The Justice Department will accept public comments on a Clean Air Act settlement with the mill operators.