Indianapolis will receive over thirteen million dollars as part of a federal program known as Community Project Funding. The funds are awarded to local governments to invest in housing, public health, infrastructure, crime prevention and workforce development.

Democrat André Carson won his reelection bid for Indiana’s 7th congressional district with more than 68% of the vote. The district represents most of Indianapolis.

André Carson is the Democratic incumbent running for reelection in Indiana’s 7th Congressional District, which represents most of Indianapolis. He faces Republican candidate John Schmitz and Libertarian Rusty Johnson.

WFYI Government and Policy Reporter, Jill Sheridan spoke to both 7th district candidates -- by phone
to observe social distancing -- about issues including health care, pandemic response, racial justice and economic recovery.

André Carson is the incumbent Democratic candidate for the Seventh Congressional District of Indiana. He faces Republican Wayne (Gunny) Harmon in the election next month.

The ninth annual Central Indiana Job Fair features more than 150 employers offering 4,400 positions.

Indiana lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say President Donald Trump needs to hold Russia accountable for alleged interference in the 2016 election.

Indiana's 7th District covers most of Indianapolis and Marion County.

The discussion suggested recent state efforts to increase funding are not being felt at the local level.

Among Indiana's House delegation, the vote split evenly along part lines: the two Democrats voted no while all seven Republicans voted in favor.