Former U.S. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan visited Indianapolis on Thursday, Feb. 12, to speak about environmental justice, regulatory changes and the unequal burdens of pollution on marginalized communities.Â
Category: Government
Posted inEducation
African American Coalition: Parents of color ‘not a monolith’ in supporting IPS overhaul
The African American Coalition of Indianapolis rejected claims that parents of color support a controversial bill to reduce the power of the elected school board.
Posted inGovernment
Indiana’s targeting of degrees with low earnings could eliminate these programs
Indiana lawmakers are moving to eliminate state college degrees that aren’t earning graduates enough on the job market, mirroring the federal government’s targeting of career programs delivering poor results.
Posted inResources
Martindale Brightwood data center recommended for approval
The proposal will next be heard by the Metropolitan Development Commission.
Posted inGovernment
Lawsuit claims Trump administration officials coerced removal of ICE tracking platforms
An Indiana man is part of a federal lawsuit claiming that Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem coerced Apple and Facebook into removing online platforms spotlighting actions by ICE agents.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Utilities answer questions about LEAP district, Eagle Creek water deal
Deal would send up to 25M gallons of water daily to Boone County, some from Eagle Creek.
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State could close ‘loophole’ that lets councilors pick road projects
The practice is under scrutiny after reporting from Mirror Indy.
Posted inEducation
How schools in Marion County responded to anti-ICE student protests
Indy walkouts prompted schools to strike a balance between expression and safety.
Posted inGovernment
Lawmakers looking to require more information on Indiana child abuse investigations
Bill advancing in the Senate would increase disclosure requirements to legislators and news media
Posted inGovernment
The cost of ICE arrests: Immigrants paying more for bond
Immigration arrests have become more common under the Trump administration, and the financial strain has increased for immigrants in jail.