Caroline Beck
Government ReporterCaroline Beck is a government reporter for WFYI. She previously worked as an education reporter at IndyStar, with a focus on Marion County schools. Before that she covered the statehouse for Alabama Daily News in Montgomery, Alabama.
Caroline was born and raised in Indianapolis, and graduated from Hanover College in southern Indiana.
Contact Caroline at cbeck@wfyi.org and follow her on X at @CarolineB_Indy
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The Indiana Commission for Higher Education unanimously approved a simplified outcomes-based funding formula that ties college funding to degree completion taking effect for the 2027-2028 fiscal year. -
Karega Rausch, a longtime national charter school advocate, was unanimously chosen to lead Indianapolis's new agency overseeing both IPS and charter schools. -
The Marion County Election Board will decide July 27 whether IPS District 4 candidate Lindsey Cornett stays on the ballot after an eligibility challenge. -
A year into Indianapolis' homelessness initiative, more than 200 people have been housed, with 95% remaining in stable housing. -
Indiana's strong fiscal year leaves the state with a $1.86 billion surplus and new debate over funding roads, schools and taxpayer relief. -
Chuck Goodrich takes over as Indiana Commerce Secretary, pledging workforce growth, economic development and transparency at the IEDC. -
Zionsville police are investigating a suspected hate-motivated arson after a fire damaged a former downtown Zionsville business Friday morning. -
Indiana finished recounting three close primary races, but legal challenges — including a voter subpoena request — are still ahead. -
Childcare workers told Indiana officials that proposed licensing changes could devalue the profession, increase turnover and ultimately affect the quality of care for young children. -
Indiana is joining a new federal Workforce Pell Grant program that could help eligible students pay for short-term training in high-demand careers.
