The westside cultural museum is facing an uncertain future due to rising costs and fewer grants.
Tag: funding
Posted inEducation
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.
Posted inGovernment
Mothers tell governor they’d be unemployed, homeless without childcare vouchers
Gov. Mike Braun is pushing for more state childcare funding.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Indy’s vehicle tax stalled. What about Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport and Speedway?
Beech Grove may opt for an annual $25 fee to give residents a break.
Posted inEducation
5 takeaways from Chalkbeat’s panel on Indiana’s changes to school board elections and referendums
The upcoming election season will ask Indiana voters to make critical decisions about how schools are funded and who sits on local school boards.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Former Employees Say Indy Parks Has a ‘Broken System’
On paper, Indy Parks appears to be thriving but recent city press releases trumpet that over 40 parks are currently under construction or pending upgrades
Posted inArts & Culture
10 ways your Indy arts experience is going to change
The HI-FI, Children’s Museum, The Cabaret and others have big plans to grow, thanks to a state grant program.
Posted inHealth
Indiana expects to receive $1B for rural health. Hospitals say it’s only a ‘Band-Aid’
The funding will bolster programs, but cash-strapped rural health facilities can’t use it to make up for losses.
Posted inEducation
Indiana to resume child care vouchers after 15-month freeze
Around 20,000 children will remain on the waitlist even with the additional funding.
Posted inEducation
Future of IPS hinges on possible tax increase proposed by a new corporation, not the school board
If voters don’t approve a tax measure to fund schools in November, the district will be in truly dire straits.
