Immigration
Keep tabs on what’s happening with immigration laws and policies in Indianapolis, and find resources to get help.
Around 7,000 Haitian workers to be removed from Indiana’s workforce
Residents from Haiti can no longer legally live or work in U.S. after Temporary Protected Status ends.
Haitians who made Indiana home prepare for end of legal protections for thousands
Indiana is home to tens of thousands of Haitians. Many of them are grappling with a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the federal government to strip temporary protected status from some 350,000 Haitians nationwide.
Westside family moves to Honduras ahead of father’s expected deportation
Joanna Garzes Lopez, a U.S. citizen, makes the difficult decision to leave the country with her children to reunite her family.
Housing
Indianapolis has been struggling to provide residents with affordable, stable housing for a long time. Here’s some of our past coverage of housing, homelessness and the safety nets that are failing to keep up.
Streets to Home has housed 231 people. Some may become homeless again.
“I’ve worked so hard,” one resident said. “But I know what it’s like out there.”
Developer makes concessions in Fletcher Place townhome proposal
Neighbors say they’re still concerned about short-term rentals and the environmental impact.
Why Indiana homeowners insurance may pay less for roof fixes
Hail and windstorms are partly to blame for higher premiums and less coverage.
Indiana Statehouse
Here are articles about bills working their way through the state legislature that could affect the lives of you and your neighbors.
Council Democrats lack votes needed to override Hogsett veto
Mayor Joe Hogsett vetoed a proposal to raise Indy’s vehicle taxes that would go toward road repairs.
Medical marijuana: Indiana republicans show openness to limited legalization as Bohacek prepares bill
Bohacek announced earlier this week that he plans to introduce legislation that would legalize marijuana strictly for medical use.
Moorhead wins in Senate District 29 Democratic primary
Former state Sen. John Ruckelshaus was ahead in the Republican primary late Tuesday.
Resources
From voter awareness guides to how to apply for utility or rent assistance, Mirror Indy guides offer verified information to help you navigate all aspects of life in Indianapolis.
Get help applying for FEMA assistance for flood recovery
Show up to Broad Ripple Park Family Center Aug. 28-29 to talk to experts and apply.
Free vaccines at westside school’s Cultural Carnival family night
This Wayne Township family night will feature free resources, games and live music.
The Vogue to host benefit concert for residents impacted by flooding
The rock concert at The Vogue is Aug. 28.
Events
What’s happening in Naptown? We’ve got you covered with a list of events happening throughout the city.
36 things to do in September in Indianapolis
Inside you’ll find a plus-size clothing market, meal prep workshop, BUTTER Fine Art Fair, Indy Jazz Fest and Alicia Keys’ exhibit at Newfields.
Make sense of reading scores at these eastside school open houses
Warren Township is inviting families to a series of elementary school literacy nights.
Southsiders revive community garden in Fountain Square
With an $80,000 grant, volunteers also added a pocket park to the spot along Virginia Avenue.
