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New federal immigration court opens in downtown Indy
The addition adds more judicial resources to process the backlog of more than three million cases nationwide.
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Minimum teacher salaries: Nearly all Indianapolis school districts offer over $50,000
The contracts for this school year come as lawmakers push for a higher minimum state teacher salary in a bid to make teaching a more attractive career.
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IPS won’t allow ICE inside schools without a warrant
Indianapolis Public Schools wrote in an email to families Wednesday night that the district will not allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers into schools without a judicial warrant.
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How a bill becomes law in Indiana
Here’s your guide to following Indiana’s legislative session – and how to get involved
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Ending homelessness: Indianapolis’s struggle to build more supportive housing
Compass on Washington is one of Indianapolis’ latest efforts in its plan to make homelessness rare, short-lived and recoverable.
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Bill would limit social media for Indiana children under 16
Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit social media accounts for minors below the age of 16 unless they receive permission from a parent or guardian.
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Indianapolis police unveil plan to address gaps in mental health coverage
The new program combines police and other first responders from the fire department and EMS, to address mental health calls throughout the city.
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Legislation would dissolve IPS, four other school districts
The bill proposes converting 50 schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools district into charter schools.
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Number of IMPD shootings still high in Indianapolis
The number is down from 18 last year but up from 10 shootings in 2022 and four in 2018.
