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Author Archives: Peter Blanchard
Alma Mater: Ithaca College
Before arriving at Mirror Indy, I wrote about state politics and economic development for the Indianapolis Business Journal, where my work was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists and The Alliance of Area Business Publishers. Prior to moving to Indiana in 2021, I worked for newspapers, online publications and radio stations in upstate New York and my native state of Pennsylvania.
I joined the Mirror Indy team because I believe that local journalism is an essential public service that is vital to a functioning democracy. As local, for-profit newspapers continue to shutter or make cutbacks, non-profit newsrooms can help fill in gaps in coverage, ensuring that communities have access to information that shines a light on the truth and holds public officials accountable.
When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors, playing music and spending time with my wife and our cat at our home in Irvington.
My phone number is 317-605-4836 and my email address is peter.blanchard@mirrorindy.org.
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Indy is getting more federal money to address homelessness
The Damien Center, which helps LGBTQ+ people, is one of the groups that will benefit.
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We followed a dozen bills this legislative session. Here’s what happened to them.
The Indiana General Assembly considered bills about the Blue Line, downtown, birth control, schools and the environment.
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Blue Line supporters (quietly) celebrate win brought by secret deal, but questions remain
While some celebrated, a city official privately told supporters to avoid gloating publicly or risk tanking the deal.
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The Blue Line is saved after lawmakers reach deal with city and IndyGo
The agreement preserves dedicated bus lanes in at least two parts of the city, a source said.
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‘It feels wrong’: Blue Line faces another defeat at hands of Indiana lawmakers
Opponents of Senate Bill 52 shed tears as a committee voted to send the legislation to the full House.
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Where the Blue Line bill stands as session nears end
A look at the different paths forward for Senate Bill 52.
Posted inHealth
Indiana birth control bill is stripped of IUDs after anti-abortion group met with lawmakers
A bipartisan bill that sailed through the House is now drawing criticism from medical professionals and Senate Democrats.
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Lawmakers preserve Indy downtown district but delay vote on Blue Line bill
State lawmakers held lengthy discussions about two bills targeting Indianapolis.
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With new chief, activists hope to repair ‘fractured relationship’ with IMPD
Black activists are hopeful the new police chief will address an increase in police shootings that primarily impacted people of color.