U.S. Rep. André Carson launched a congressional inquiry seeking the scope and probable cause in the “apparent increased enforcement” in Marion County.
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Black lawmakers challenge Braun’s move to end minority contract preferences
The Black Legislative Caucus announced a callout during a Monday press conference for any businesses under contract with the state dealing with deleted minority participation goals.
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Indiana school district referendum guide 2026
What to know about your district’s requested tax increase.
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Thousands of Indiana families got childcare help, but the waitlist still tops 29,000
Indiana has issued 3,240 new childcare vouchers to families since April — the state’s first wave of new approvals since it froze voucher enrollment in December 2024 due to a loss of pandemic-era funding.
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Confusion on partisan school board law puts two IPS candidates’ spots at risk
Both candidates running for the District 4 seat are now being challenged, in part, because they both filed to run as Democrats.
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Indiana ties extra college funding to degrees completed and workforce outcomes
The commissioner heard feedback from lawmakers and leaders in businesses, industry and higher education who wanted fewer metrics in the formula.
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IPS board candidate fights a challenge to remove her from ballot
Lindsey Cornett, a candidate for the District 4 seat on the Indianapolis Public Schools board, is fighting a challenge to her eligibility to run.
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What to know about the Pike Township athletic director dispute and a board member’s vandalized mailbox
It may be the latest flashpoint in a monthslong hiring dispute that has divided some in the school community.
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6 finalists named to run new agency overseeing IPS and Indy charter schools
The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation, or IPEC, named finalists for its executive director job, a role that will oversee transportation, building decisions and academic accountability for Indianapolis Public Schools and most of the city’s charter schools.
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Braun ends race and gender based preferences in Indiana contracts
Gov. Mike Braun announced Wednesday he would end some contracting preferences for women and minority owned businesses.
