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Local News / June 10, 2025
Sexual harassment investigation eclipses $27 million spending debate at Indianapolis council meeting
The Indianapolis City-County Council meeting Monday night was packed and contentious. The top issue, a $27 million spending package, was overshadowed by the fallout from a sexual harassment investigation.
Public Affairs / June 10, 2025
Indiana agencies, higher education likely face further budget cuts due to spending hold back orders
State agencies are likely to face more cuts in the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1 because of spending requirements from the legislature included in the new budget.
Arts & Culture / June 2, 2025
Interview: 'Beyond el Barrio' explores the history of Indianapolis' first Mexican American neighborhood
In March of 2020, historian Nicole Martinez-LeGrand published an article on the Indiana Historical Society’s blog, titled The Lost Barrio of Indianapolis. The story shared the history of a small community of Mexican immigrants living on the east side of downtown Indianapolis during the mid-20th Century.
Education / June 10, 2025
IU trustees to vote on expressive activity policy, presidential pay, post-tenure review
Indiana University’s new, fully governor-appointed Board of Trustees has a busy meeting Thursday. The agenda includes votes on changing presidential compensation, the Expressive Activity Policy and post-tenure productivity reviews.
Health / June 10, 2025
FSSA leader says he 'never' would have pursued Pathways, program more than $300 million over budget
The top official at the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said the state's new long-term care program for Medicaid members over 60 hasn't met expectations. The statement contradicts claims the agency made under the previous administration, but aligns with concerns providers have raised.
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