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Christopher Ayers

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Local News / March 11, 2016

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Public Affairs / December 14, 2015

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Public Affairs / November 24, 2015

UPDATED: ACLU Sues Governor Over Refugee Resettlement Actions

Public Affairs / September 28, 2015

INDOT To Contractor: Repave Or Repay

Public Affairs / September 11, 2015

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Local News / September 2, 2015

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Local News / July 6, 2015

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July 2, 2015

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IndyGo will increase fares in 2026. Some riders are unhappy with the change
Local News / August 22, 2025

IndyGo will increase fares in 2026. Some riders are unhappy with the change

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The IndyGo Board of Directors voted unanimously this week to approve a fare rate hike - the first one in sixteen years. The move would increase a basic fare by one dollar starting in 2026, meaning a bus ride would cost $2.75.

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Report: Indiana employers want to provide training programs but don't due to lack of resources
Public Affairs / August 22, 2025

Report: Indiana employers want to provide training programs but don't due to lack of resources

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Employers across Indiana want to provide on-the-job training opportunities for student and adult learners. However, a new report shows many employers said barriers prevent them from hosting programs like apprenticeships, internships and other training.

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Interview: Indy rapper Joosi Got Bars on her upcoming set at Chreece
Arts & Culture / August 21, 2025

Interview: Indy rapper Joosi Got Bars on her upcoming set at Chreece

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The Indianapolis rapper Joosi Got Bars is one of 70 artists scheduled to perform this weekend at Chreece, an all-day hip-hop festival held in the Fountain Square neighborhood. Joosi describes her music as R&B rap.

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Indiana consolidates K-12 and higher education under one chief
Education / August 22, 2025

Indiana consolidates K-12 and higher education under one chief

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Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner, who leads K-12 education, will also oversee the state’s colleges and universities beginning this fall.

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Advocates hopeful attendant care lawsuit will have broader implications for Indiana families
Health / August 22, 2025

Advocates hopeful attendant care lawsuit will have broader implications for Indiana families

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Two Indiana mothers will continue to be reimbursed by the state for the care they give their medically complex children after a federal appeals court ruling.

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