Local News / April 29, 2025
Indiana's Beckwith says Three-Fifths Compromise was a “great move.” Historians say it’s more complicated
Local groups want an apology after Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith made comments defending the 1787 Three-Fifths Compromise, arguing it helped end slavery.
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Local News
April 29, 2025
New tactical urbanism projects targets three Indy neighborhoods
A new tactical urbanism project is set up along a busy cross section of streets in Indianapolis neighborhoods.
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Public Affairs
April 29, 2025
First Lady Maureen Braun launches fundraising program for Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun is launching a fundraising initiative to keep the Dolly Parton Imagination Library going statewide. It comes more than two months after Gov. Mike Braun tasked his wife with keeping the program alive.
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Education
April 28, 2025
With no notice and no public input, Indiana lawmakers shut down a rural school district
Union School Corporation will be shut down in 2027 under a last-minute legislative maneuver that offered no chance for public comment. Lawmakers still won’t fully explain why they targeted the small rural district.
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Health
April 29, 2025
Despite 'dispensing fee' policy concerns, pharmacy benefit manager reform sent to governor
The final version of a pharmacy benefit manager reform bill received approval from lawmakers — but some raised concerns that a policy in the legislation would increase drug costs for Hoosiers.
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Arts & Culture
April 30, 2025
Haliburton and Pacers eliminate Bucks from playoffs, closing OT with 8-0 run to win 119-118
Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers stole one from the Milwaukee Bucks. Indiana forced two turnovers in the final 29 seconds of overtime, and Haliburton blew past Giannis Antetokounmpo for the go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left to give the Pacers a 119-118 victory and a 4-1 series win.
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