The group has been meeting in church sanctuaries, libraries, basements and on front porches to learn what their neighbors care about.
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30th Street Bridge opens on the west side after long delays
The prominent bridge has been closed since 2022. The 16th Street bridge is up next.
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Ballard to run under ‘Lincoln Party’ name in independent bid for Indiana secretary of state
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced Wednesday that his independent campaign will use a “Lincoln Party” label as part of an effort that could eventually establish a new political party in the state.
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Indianapolis NAACP reverses stance on Metrobloks data center
The civil rights group issued a letter on March 9 that it stands with community members who oppose the project.
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City officials unveil plan to keep young people safe over spring break, including ‘Connection Center’
City leaders say their plan to keep Indianapolis safe for young people focuses on curfew enforcement and providing community resources.
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State quietly scraps plans for expanded White River State Park
‘We kind of got the wrong end of the stick over here,’ said a westside resident.
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Indiana application details need, plan for I-70 tolls
State says federal approval needed to widen the full highway to 6 lanes
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Some lawmakers tried to thwart LEAP district water plans. They failed
Some Indiana state lawmakers tried to address the controversial plan to supply water to the LEAP district. Their plans didn’t go very far.
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How to avoid getting arrested under Indiana’s new homeless camping ban
Plus: Jail time and fines you can expect from the change.
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Faith leaders, separation of church-state advocates raise concerns about Braun’s faith-based initiative
Gov. Mike Braun’s executive order creating a Faith-Based Institutions Initiative spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is being met with concern by some religious leaders and advocates for the separation of church and state.