Lauren Chapman
Lauren Chapman is the digital producer for our statewide team IPB News. She's previously worked at a basketball magazine, a top 30 newspaper, and a commercial television station.
In addition to her job "making stuff on the internet," Lauren is also a radio and television reporter. She's a proud Ball State University alumna and grew up on the west side of Indianapolis.
Contact Lauren at lchapman@wfyi.org or follow her on X at @laurenechapman_
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Transgender advocates have filed a public records request for correspondence between the governor's office and Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. They want more information about the decision to hold a second public hearing on a proposed ban on gender changes to state driver's licenses. -
After months of pressure from the Trump administration and Gov. Mike Braun's call last week, Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) announced a tentative timeline to draw new maps. -
Community members from Morgan County gathered Thursday night for an educational listening session on redistricting as Indiana lawmakers prepare for a special session to draw new maps. It is the first of three hosted by the nonpartisan group ReCenter Indiana Politics. -
Indiana lawmakers are under pressure to redraw the state's congressional maps at the behest of President Donald Trump. Two of the remaining questions for Indiana's redistricting push are when and how? -
The state's monthslong audit of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation includes details about potential conflicts of interest and pointed to "the potential for favoritism and misuse of public funds." -
Texas Democrats fled the state to halt legislation to redraw congressional districts in favor of Republican candidates. -
Former Gov. Eric Holcomb funded half of the program's statewide expansion with $6 million in state funding in 2023. Gov. Mike Braun announced in February his administration would eliminate that support. -
Indiana lawmakers and advocates rallied at the Statehouse to support transgender youth and push for civic engagement after a Supreme Court decision upheld restrictions on gender-affirming care. -
Indiana LGBTQ advocates say the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold trans youth care bans is harmful and could fuel broader attacks on health care and parental rights. -
Indiana students have access to summer meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide. The Summer Food Service Program has provided meals to students for nearly 50 years.
