Debate over whether Indianapolis is safe carries added weight as President Donald Trump sends National Guard troops to Democratic-led cities he describes as crime-plagued.

Gov. Mike Braun and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith posted and deleted critical social media posts about the incident.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is proposing a new $1.7 billion dollar budget for 2026 — the largest to date — despite the expected decrease in funds from property taxes next year.

Health by Design partnered with the city to document how people are traveling in Indianapolis and issues that they may experience.

IMPD officials say the goal is to establish a clear vision to better respond to the evolving safety needs of the community and its officers. The effort aligns with department goals to be more transparent.

It’s the first time in at least a decade that incumbents aren’t running for the District 39 and District 24 state house seats. Those seats cover parts of Hamilton County — an up and coming political battleground area.

The event on Wednesday will provide reentry resources to formerly incarcerated people in the city, including legal, insurance, transportation, financial, housing and voter registration services.

The Black Church Coalition will host an event this Thursday to demand better public safety and revenue investments from Indianapolis policymakers.

Criminal justice has been at the forefront of Indianapolis’ 2023 mayoral race, with both candidates – Democratic incumbent Joe Hogsett and Republican Jefferson Shreve – campaigning on how they will address public safety.

Community members criticized the proposed budget for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at a public hearing Wednesday, calling it “excessive.”