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Immigration enforcement bill one step closer to Governor's desk.

Immigration enforcement bill one step closer to Governor's desk.1+ hour, 10+ min ago   (10+ words) Immigration enforcement bill one step closer to Governor's desk.WFYI...

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The cost of ICE arrests: Immigrants paying more for bond

The cost of ICE arrests: Immigrants paying more for bond4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (809+ words) Federal agents stand outside an immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits federal building, Thursday, July 17, 2025, in New York. Immigration arrests have become more common under the Trump administration, and the financial strain has increased for immigrants in jail. After someone…...

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State Police to Enforce Federal Policy | February 6, 2026

State Police to Enforce Federal Policy | February 6, 20261+ week, 39+ min ago   (398+ words) A bill to force state and local law enforcement to comply with federal immigration efforts passes out of committee. Hoosier students join nationwide walkouts to protest ICE, with the Indiana Department of Education and GOP lawmakers condemning the students. A…...

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Indy residents gather for food, fellowship, and support for their immigrant neighbors

Indy residents gather for food, fellowship, and support for their immigrant neighbors1+ week, 4+ day ago   (663+ words) Sunday's "Standing in Solidarity with Our Immigrant Neighbors" event comes on the heels of several Indianapolis protests against ICE and immigration enforcement organized over the weekend. Nancy Gideon came to the United States from Haiti when she was a young…...

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Lawmakers push wave of immigration bills aligned with Trump agenda

Lawmakers push wave of immigration bills aligned with Trump agenda2+ week, 2+ day ago   (946+ words) Indiana lawmakers must conclude the 2026 General Assembly session by March 14. Indiana lawmakers are weighing several immigration enforcement bills this session. Most of the proposed legislation aligns with the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and Gov. Mike Braun's priority to continue…...

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Interview: Indianapolis jazz bassist and beatmaker Brandon Meeks recognized with national grant

Interview: Indianapolis jazz bassist and beatmaker Brandon Meeks recognized with national grant4+ week, 1+ day ago   (551+ words) Brandon Meeks is an Indianapolis'based jazz bassist, bandleader, and hip-hop producer, recognized as a key figure in the city's jazz scene. Meeks is known for his work with saxophonist Rob Dixon, and the hip-hop jazz trio Native Sun. In 2015, he…...

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Indiana has a housing shortage. Lawmakers are hoping a new bill could help

Indiana has a housing shortage. Lawmakers are hoping a new bill could help1+ mon, 1+ hour ago   (329+ words) Lawmakers are considering deregulating zoning restrictions, among other measures, to reduce the costs for building new housing. A bill to deregulate zoning in an effort to reduce the cost of building new housing options had its first hearing on Tuesday....

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Coyotes are nothing to fear, says Purdue University expert

Coyotes are nothing to fear, says Purdue University expert1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (317+ words) A coyote in a park in Santa Clara County, California. This time of year, you're more likely to hear coyotes as they look for mates. While they can sometimes be a threat to small pets and livestock, a Purdue University…...

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Indiana bill would ban ultra-processed foods in school meals by 2027

Indiana bill would ban ultra-processed foods in school meals by 20271+ mon, 6+ day ago   (355+ words) Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict ultra-processed foods from being served in schools that receive federally funded meal benefits." Bill author Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis) said the measure is meant to target a short list of the most…...

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Indiana’s 2025 graduation rate hits record high but racial, economic gaps remain

Indiana’s 2025 graduation rate hits record high but racial, economic gaps remain1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (488+ words) The graduation rate for Indiana high school students steadily rose since 2022. Indiana's high school graduation rate reached a record high of nearly 92% with the Class of 2025, continuing a three-year trend of improvement following the pandemic. The rate of students who…...