Krull Commentary: Bray departs, Trump deludes himself - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com August 3, 2026 Sometimes, a focus on details obscures a full appreciation of the larger picture. Such is the case with the decision by Indiana Sen. Rodric Bray,…

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‘LEAKY TENT’: Save Heritage Indiana relocates rally as Hoosier Hospitality March spreads welcoming message - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen August 4, 2026 Days after organizing what it called the nation's first mass deportation rally, Save Heritage Indiana says it intentionally concealed the event's…

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WFYI PUBLIC MEDIA: Partisan school board law creates confusion for two IPS candidates - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

This story was originally published by WFYI Public Media. By Caroline Beck WFYI Public Media July 27, 2026 A new Indiana law that lets school board candidates run under a political party is now…

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Hicks Commentary: The Macroeconomic Consequences of Two Wars - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

This column was originally published for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks August 2, 2026 We are in the midst of two…

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FROM THE PUBLISHER: Will Hoosiers speak truth to power about today’s D.C. Stephenson? - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Bill Moreau The Indiana Citizen July 31, 2026 I hope you’ve had a chance to read IU History Professor Emeritus James Madison’s recent commentary comparing our Christian nationalist Lt. Governor,…

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LEADERSHIP BID: Trump-aligned Graten seeks top job in Indiana Senate - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen August 3, 2026 Sen. Chris Garten launched a campaign Monday for the chamber’s top leadership post, promising a more aggressive conservative agenda than the man he…

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HOSPITALITY MARCH: Competing rallies in Fishers highlight divide over immigration - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen August 3, 2026 FISHERS, Ind. — Hundreds of demonstrators marched through downtown Fishers Saturday, chanting "No hate, no fear; Immigrants are welcome here," as…

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CHALKBEAT: As more teen boys bet on sports, teachers rush to show gambling’s real odds - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Lily Altavena Chalkbeat July 29, 2026 Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep…

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INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE: Former Indiana ag director backs removal of LG’s leadership duties - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle July 29, 2026 A former leader of Indiana’s State Department of Agriculture says lawmakers should scrap Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s role as agriculture…

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Beckwith discusses data centers, Medicaid changes, role of religious groups during Marion town hall - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen July 31, 2026 MARION, Ind. — Micah Beckwith, the Republican lieutenant governor, held a town hall Wednesday night in Marion in which he called for Indiana to…

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CLERK PUSHES BACK: Tippecanoe County’s Roush accuses Copenhaver of ‘misinformation’ in SD 23 primary - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 30, 2026 Tippecanoe County Circuit Court Clerk Julie Roush rebuked state Senate District 23 candidate Paula Copenhaver for her allegations of a mishandled…

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FREE PRESS INDIANA: How to register to vote in the November general election - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Sophie Young and Mirror Indy FPI News July 29, 2026 Indiana’s general election is Nov. 3. Voters will choose the candidates who represent us at the local, state and federal level. To make your…

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RELIGIOUS OATH: Lt. Gov. Beckwith wants Indiana candidates to attest belief in ‘Judeo-Christian orthodoxy’ - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen July 30, 2026 MARION, Ind. — Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith said Wednesday that Indiana should amend its constitution to require candidates for public office to…

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Madison Commentary: Is Micah Beckwith Indiana’s new D. C. Stephenson? - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By James Madison July 28, 2026 I know a great deal about D. C. Stephenson, the Indiana Klan leader of the early 1920s. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is no D. C. Stephenson. Perhaps he’s a wannabe? The…

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RECOUNT UPDATE: SOS Morales casts swing votes as Senate District 23 dispute goes before commission - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 29, 2026 After nearly four hours of listening to arguments over allegations of illegal votes and the extent of ballot secrecy in the recount of the Senate…

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Krull Commentary: Don’t let the boors be the only ones who speak - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com July 27, 2026 Some day, one hopes, our public discussions will stop being dominated by social morons who behave as if they learned their manners in a barnyard. An…

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INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE: Indiana inspector general stops releasing investigative reports - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Mackenzi Klemann Indiana Capital Chronicle July 28, 2026 The Indiana Office of Inspector General will no longer publish summaries of its investigations into alleged fraud, mismanagement and…

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‘STRONGER TOGETHER’: Relationships key as Indiana’s faith coalitions counter Beckwith’s rhetoric - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen July 23, 2026 For years, relationships connecting many of Indiana’s faith traditions have existed quietly: clergy members meeting over coffee, nonprofit leaders co...

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Lt. Gov. Beckwith assumes prominent role in national lieutenant governor organization - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen July 28, 2026 Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith has been elected to the executive committee of the bipartisan National Lieutenant Governors Association, giving the…

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PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE: Post office rallies planned for National Day of Action - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Suzanne Potter, producer Public News Service July 27, 2026 More than a dozen rallies are planned July 28 at post offices in California…

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Hicks Commentary: Indiana’s tax debate is poised to worsen - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

This column was originally published for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks July 26, 2026 Hoosiers should expect the next…

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FISHING EXPEDITION? SD 23 recount petition stirs concerns over SAVE data, effect on voter privacy - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 27, 2026 On Tuesday, the Indiana Recount Commission will have to decide questions about voter privacy as it wades into the fight for the Republican…

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BITTER AFTERTASTE: Blowback to IU professor’s stunt involving cake raises free-speech concerns - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 24, 2026 Just as Marie Antoinette’s alleged quip about cake inflamed her French subjects, an Indiana University part-time professor’s stunt with a bakery…

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Silverman Commentary: Helping Young People Develop Constructive Patriotism - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Tami Silverman President and CEO of Indiana Youth Institute July 23, 2026 This month's events celebrating 250 years of American history remind us of our duty to prepare children for the nation's…

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Krull Commentary: Bad for business in Indiana - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com July 22, 2026 Many years ago, I was up for a job as an editorial writer for a newspaper on the West Coast. It was in a city that was exploding with growth, much of…

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FREE PRESS INDIANA: expansion bringing high-speed internet to 123,000 Hoosier homes - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Greg Weaver FPI News July 16, 2026 For years, reliable high-speed internet has remained out of reach for thousands of rural Hoosiers. Students have struggled to complete homework online,…

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‘STRONGER TOGETHER’: Relationships key as Indiana’s faith coalitions counter Beckwith’s rhetoric - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen July 23, 2026 For years, relationships connecting many of Indiana’s faith traditions have existed quietly: clergy members meeting over coffee, nonprofit leaders…

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