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The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says ground within 100 feet of a burial ground may not be disturbed for erecting, altering or repairing any structure that would impact the location without approval from the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. (Adobe Stock)

Juneteenth honors freedom amid possible IN graveyard extinction

Today is Juneteenth, the federal holiday recognizing this date in 1865 when slaves in Texas were told they were free, more than two years after the …

CICPIndiana.com reports the average wage in the life sciences industry, $108,800, is twice that of the average-wage worker in the private sector. (Adobe Stock)

Top Indiana industry leaders team up for youth STEM careers

Companies are consistently looking for fresh talent in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. A central Indiana organization is …

CICPIndiana.com informa que el salario medio en el sector de las ciencias de la vida, $108,800, duplica el salario medio de los trabajadores del sector privado. (Adobe Stock)

Líderes de la industria de Indiana unidos en pro de carreras STEM para jóvenes

Las empresas buscan constantemente nuevos talentos en los campos de la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemáticas…

According to Zippia.com, 43% of race car mechanics have a Bachelor's degree, 23% have an associate<br />degree and 18% hold a high school diploma. (Adobe Stock)

IN kids gain abilities in racing and life

The motor sports season is in full swing and back in 1991, two Indianapolis race fans started an organization to teach kids about more than speed…

Anderson teacher Ashley Zornes says House Bill 1304 essentially punishes students because a teacher's working conditions are students' learning conditions. (Adobe Stock)

IN teachers 'stunned' by lawmakers' bid to bypass collective bargaining

Indiana teachers know more than anyone the power of words. They are speaking out about proposed legislation touted to make students smarter - citing …

The Nobel Foundation notes from 1957 until he died in 1968, King traveled more than six million miles, wrote five books and spoke more than 2,500 times about civil rights and injustice. (Adobe Stock)

IN city honors MLK's message of unity through community giving

Today is the nationally recognized birthday of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who advocated for nonviolent methods to fight injustice…

Indiana's three neighboring states - Illinois, Michigan and Ohio - have already legalized using recreational marijuana and in Kentucky, it is allowed for legal use medicinally. (Adobe stock)

Neighboring states leave Indiana behind in 'cloud of smoke'

Most Hoosiers are okay with legalizing marijuana -- 85% approve, according to a poll from Indiana Public Radio and Ball State University. However…

Los tres estados vecinos de Indiana -Illinois, Michigan y Ohio- ya han legalizado el uso recreativo de la marihuana y en Kentucky se permite su uso legal con fines medicinales. (Adobe Stock)

Estados vecinos dejan atrás a Indiana en una 'nube de humo'

La mayoría de los habitantes de Hoosier están de acuerdo con la legalización de la marihuana: el 85% la aprueba, según una …

Polls across the state will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. Voters must be registered to vote ahead of Election Day. Indiana does not offer same-day voter registration on Election Day. (Adobe Stock)

Mixed early voting turnout in Indiana municipal elections

Voters are selecting leaders for their cities and towns in Tuesday's 2023 Indiana Municipal Elections. Low voter turnout isn't unusual in many …

Las urnas en todo el estado estar�n abiertas de 6 a. m. a 6 p. m. hora local. Los votantes deben estar registrados para votar antes del d�a de las elecciones. Indiana no ofrece registro de votantes el mismo d�a del d�a de las elecciones. (Adobe Stock)

Participación mixta en votación anticipada en elecciones municipales de IN

Los votantes estarán seleccionando líderes para sus ciudades y pueblos en las elecciones municipales de Indiana de 2023 el próximo mart…

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports one in three women in the United States has experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. (Adobe Stock)

IN domestic violence rates remain at troubling levels

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The most recent study from the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence cites a 181% …

The Indiana Girl Report says from 2015 to 2021, the rate of physical and sexual dating violence among high school girls in Indiana increased to 17%. (Adobe Stock).<br /><br /><br />

Coalition Highlights How Trauma Impacts IN Girls' Growth, Development

A new report focuses on "girl power" in Indiana - with an analysis of how young girls are faring in the state, and recommendations for improving …

Education watchdog Chalkbeat Indiana says members of the Class of 2021 went to college at a rate of 52.9%, down from 53.4% for the Class of 2020. (Adobe Stock)

IN Foundation Challenges States to Rethink College Admissions Process

The number of Indiana high school graduates who go on to college is dropping - and one reason may be the admissions process, which can be complex and …

El organismo de control de educaci�n Chalkbeat Indiana dice que los miembros de la Clase de 2021 fueron a la universidad en un porcentaje del 52.9%, por debajo del 53.4% de la Clase de 2020. (Adobe Stock)

La Fundación IN desafía a replantearse el proceso de admisión a la universidad

El número de graduados de secundaria en Indiana que van a la universidad está disminuyendo, y una de las razones puede ser el proceso de …

The CDC says about one in three Indiana adults lives with some type of disability, in categories that include mental, cognition, hearing, vision or self-care. (Adobe Stock)

Today: Virtual Session to Boost Participation for IN Voters with Disabilities

This election season, Indiana will have a new governor or perhaps a new mayor of Indianapolis. One group is working to increase voter participation …

The Center for American Progress reports Black mothers are significantly more likely to be their family breadwinners, with 68% in that role, compared to 37% for white mothers and 41% for Latina mothers. (Adobe Stock)

Black Women's Equal Pay Day: Wage Gaps Persist in Indiana

Today is Black Women's Equal Pay Day. It represents the "extra" months a Black woman, working full time, has to work to earn the same pay as a white …

Expanding access to voting by mail and automatically registering eligible citizens to vote are two paths to boost election transparency, according to the Center for Election Innovation and Research. (Adobe Stock)

IN Voter Turnout Shows Disinterest in Elections, Politics

This July 4th week, Indiana voters may be more interested in family and fireworks than in politics. But the 2024 election run-up is already in full …

Indiana House Bill 1015 allows the state to use cameras to capture and ticket drivers speeding through highway construction zones when workers are present. (Adobe Stock)

Hundreds of New Indiana Laws Start This Weekend

More than 250 new laws take effect Saturday in Indiana. They range from legalizing the ninja weapons known as throwing stars, to creating a 25-foot …

Indiana grew 4.7% to about 6.8 million residents in the 2020 Census. Indianapolis and surrounding counties received three-quarters of the state's population growth, while more than half of the state's 92 counties lost residents. (Adobe Stock)

IU Law Prof: SCOTUS Creates Voting Rights 'Ripple Effect'

District lines for Indiana's nine congressional districts are locked in through 2030, but U.S. Supreme Court decisions spell out to state lawmakers …

The official Juneteenth flag displays a five-pointed star to represent the freedom of slaves, in Texas and in all 50 states. The nova or

Juneteenth Commemorates Important Chapter in Black History

Today marks a historic chapter in American history for Black people. On this date in 1865, slaves in Texas learned they were free from servitude - …

La bandera oficial de Juneteenth muestra una estrella de cinco puntas para representar la libertad de los esclavos, en Texas y en los 50 estados. La nova o

Juneteenth conmemora un capítulo importante en la historia negra

Hoy marca un capítulo histórico en la historia de Estados Unidos para los negros. En esta fecha de 1865, los esclavos de Texas se enteraron …

Women of color, both in Indiana and nationally, experience higher rates of stillborn births and infant mortality. Experts say there are multiple factors, including stress and economic, racial and gender discrimination. (Adobe Stock)

IN Minority Health Coalition Works to Lower Infant Mortality Rates

Indiana ranks eighth in the country for stillbirth and infant mortality numbers, as many counties lack access to obstetric care. One out of every 16…

According to a new report, there is no certainty of when, or how, colleges and universities might return to pre-pandemic enrollment levels. (Adobe Stock) According to a new report, there is no certainty of when, or how, colleges and universities might return to pre-pandemic enrollment levels. (Adobe Stock)

Over 40 Million Americans Started College, But Didn't Finish

A new study shows the number of students who "stopped out" before getting a college degree is higher - and fewer former students are re-enrolling…

Seg�n un nuevo informe, no hay certeza de cu�ndo o c�mo los colegios y universidades podr�an volver a los niveles de inscripci�n previos a la pandemia. (Adobe Stock)<br />

Más de 40 millones de estudiantes comenzaron la universidad, sin terminar

Un nuevo estudio muestra que la cantidad de estudiantes que "dejaron de estudiar" antes de obtener un título universitario es más alta…

Indiana House Bill 1186 would give officers the authority to ask anyone to step back at the scene of a police investigation. (Adobe stock)

Indiana Lawmakers Consider 'Buffer Zone' for Police Investigations

A proposal to create a perimeter around working police investigations has made it through the first half of the 2023 Indiana legislative session…

Since 2020, the income of high-net-worth individuals has increased by $2.7 billion per day, while more than 1.7 billion working people have seen their wages decline, according to Oxfam. (New Africa/Adobe Stock)

Report: Top 1% Income Leaves Working Families Behind During Pandemic

The world's richest 1% took home almost twice as much wealth as the bottom 99 % combined during the pandemic, according to a new Oxfam International …

Future Conscious Conversations will be announced on the Legacy Foundation website. (Adobe Stock)

'Conscious Conversations' Tackle Racial Inequity in NW Indiana

What it's like to walk a mile in another person's shoes isn't always easy to imagine, but one nonprofit group in Indiana is doing what it can to help …

The case at hand, Moore v. Harper, concerns alleged partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina's congressional maps. The case could shift an unprecedented amount of election administration authority to state legislatures. (Adobe Stock)

Supreme Court Case Could Dramatically Expand Power of State Legislatures

During its next session, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider the legal validity of the "Independent State Legislature" theory. The case could cause …

According to its website, The Bail Project has provided resources and support for more than 22,000 people nationwide. (Adobe Stock)

Lawsuit Challenges IN Law Restricting Charitable Bail Funds

The state of Indiana is facing a lawsuit over a new law placing restrictions on charitable bail funds. Among other provisions, the law would limit …

According to a report from The Sentencing Project, at least 80% of incarcerated kids are excluded from the standard one-day counts at juvenile facilities. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Most Estimates Undercount Kids in Detention System

A new report found most official estimates undercount the number of kids locked up in juvenile prisons, but one Indiana-based organization is …

According to the 2020 Census, Indiana's Black population grew by roughly one-half percent from 2010 to 2020, while the Hispanic population rose by more than 2 percent. (Adobe Stock)

IN Group: Redistricting has Long-Term Impact on BIPOC Voters

It is Sunshine Week, an annual observation of the need for government transparency. In Indiana, voting-rights groups said transparency was needed in …

According to the Eviction Lab, Indianapolis alone has had more than 30,000 evictions since the pandemic began.(Adobe Stock)

IN Bill Would Seal Certain Eviction Records

Prior evictions can be a major barrier for folks looking for a new home, but a new bill pushing through the Indiana General Assembly would allow …

During redistricting, the Indiana General Assembly set new boundary lines for the state's 150 legislative districts and nine congressional seats (Indiana State House/Adobe Stock)

Redistricting Over, IN Voting Rights Group Looks to the Future

Indiana's redistricting process concluded in October, but one voting rights group is eyeing ways to ensure fair representation in the future…

In a Human Rights Campaign poll, 73% of voters agreed that sports are important to young people's lives, and that transgender youth should be able to participate safely and comfortably. (Adobe Stock)

For LGBTQ Hoosiers, Equality Act Would End Patchwork of Protections

INDIANAPOLIS -- It is National Coming Out Day, but many LGBTQ Americans say they still face discrimination in employment, housing, public …

Studies show that having more diverse leadership teams leads to higher innovation revenue. (wavebreak3/Adobe Stock)

Program Aims to Build Pipelines to Executive Positions for Women, Minorities

INDIANAPOLIS -- A new partnership in Central Indiana is aiming to build pipelines to the executive suite for women and ethnic minorities. Business …

Estudios muestran que tener equipos de liderazgo m�s diversos conduce a mayores ingresos por innovaci�n. (wavebreak3 / Adobe Stock)

Programa pretende construir vías para mujeres y minorías en más puestos ejecutivos

INDIANAPOLIS -- Una nueva asociación en Central Indiana pretende construir caminos para mujeres y minorías étnicas hacia posiciones eje…

More than 400 laws have been introduced this year that would restrict voting rights across the country. (Lakshmiprasad/Adobe Stock)

Groups Urge Lawmakers to Protect, Not Restrict, Voting Rights

INDIANAPOLIS -- Voting-rights advocates applaud this week's federal appeals-court decision to prevent Indiana from purging some voters from the rolls …

More than 950 evictions were filed in Indianapolis in June alone. (Vitalii Vodolazskyi/Adobe Stock)

Groups Urge Indiana to Expunge Evictions Filed During Pandemic

INDIANAPOLIS - Groups advocating for affordable housing warn that once the federal moratorium on evictions ends, thousands of Hoosiers will be at …

Prior to the pandemic, nearly 120,000 Indiana families with children lacked health insurance. That reflected progress in reducing the overall rate, but a new report says the pandemic has reversed it. (Adobe Stock)

Child Well-Being Report: More IN Families without Health Insurance

INDIANAPOLIS -- Like many other states, Indiana saw progress in improving children's lives before the pandemic, but an annual report said the crisis …

A new Gallup survey shows more than 60% of Americans say they know

Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval

INDIANAPOLIS -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both …

286,641 Indiana residents will be impacted when federal unemployment benefits are cut off a week from Saturday. (Adobe Stock)

Groups Work to Support Hoosiers as State Cuts Federal Jobless Benefits

INDIANAPOLIS - With Indiana ending federal unemployment benefits a week from Saturday, advocates for working families want people to know that there …

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that 140,000 jobs were lost in December, and all those jobs were held by women. (Adobe Stock)

Pandemic Could Worsen Educational Inequity for Indiana Women

INDIANAPOLIS - The pandemic may have long-term consequences on women's ability to earn degrees and make inroads in the workforce, and higher-…

Once a center for industrial jobs, work in Indianapolis is becoming increasingly based in technology. (SeanPavonePhoto/Adobe Stock)

Exploring Future of Indianapolis' Middle Class

By Eric Tegethoff A WorkingNation-Indiana News Service Collaboration INDIANAPOLIS - A new digital magazine explores the middle class in cities acros…

Indiana's 100 State House districts were heavily Republican in the 2016 presidential election. (MGG Redistricting Lab)

Indiana Voting-Rights Group Tackles Redistricting Reform

INDIANAPOLIS - Troubled by the lack of redistricting reform at the Statehouse, voting-rights advocates in Indiana are taking matters into their own …

Una encuesta encontr� que 43% de los negocios de Indiana planean utilizar empleados el a�o pr�ximo para desempe�ar funciones adicionales del trabajo. (AdobeStock)

Pronóstico: La Fuerza Laboral de Indiana necesitará “Destrezas Humanas”

INDIANÁPOLIS -- Un experto con base en Indianápolis dice que únicamente los rasgos y las capacidades netamente humanas serán m…

A majority of returning college students stay continuously enrolled until they finish their degree. (Adobe Stock)

Research: Indiana’s College “Comebackers” a Worthy Investment

INDIANAPOLIS - The road to a college degree isn't always a direct path, and new research suggests adult students who are "giving it another go" are …

Estudio: Los Alumnos “Regresadores” a “College” de Indiana, una Valiosa Inversión

Indianapolis, IN - Para casi uno de cada cinco adultos que se inscriben a "college", no es su primer rodeo. Un reporte reciente echa un vistazo a c…

One-in-three Indiana adults who say they are Christians also identify as evangelical. (Adobe Stock)

Evangelical Support of Trump Could Be Fading

INDIANAPOLIS - White, evangelical Christians have been a major part of President Donald Trump's political base, but recent polling indicates …

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