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December 12, 2025

Hoosier farmers react to Trump administration aid amid tariffs

The one-time investment comes as U.S. farmers struggle with rising costs and sweeping tariffs. Most of the funding, $11 billion, will go toward farmers that produce row crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat.

December 10, 2025

Indy's winter contingency plan has expanded shelter space but a late start

Every year the city’s winter contingency plans are laid out to help people without a home during the coldest months of the year.

December 9, 2025

Vop Osili announces he won't seek reelection as City-County Council president

Indianapolis City-County Council President Vop Osili announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection, fueling speculation that he might run for mayor of the city in 2027.

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December 13, 2025

Backlash intensifies after Indiana Senate kills Trump’s mid-decade congressional redistricting push

A day after the Indiana Senate rejected President Donald Trump’s contentious mid-decade redistricting proposal, warnings of political and financial retaliation escalated — including public threats that the Hoosier State could lose federal funding as punishment for GOP senators’ refusal to approve the new congressional map.

December 8, 2025

A Jeff Bezos-backed fund gave $1.25 million to help Indianapolis families facing homelessness

December 8, 2025

Black political power under threat in Indianapolis as GOP moves to split up voters

December 7, 2025

No. 2 Indiana beats No. 1 Ohio St. 13-10 to end Big Ten title drought, lock up top playoff seed

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Public Affairs / December 11, 2025

In a setback for Trump, Indiana lawmakers defeat redistricting plan

The defeat today in the Indiana Senate, where 40 of the 50 members are Republicans, is the first time Trump's redistricting campaign has been voted down by members of his own party.

Public Affairs / December 10, 2025

Immigration enforcement bill moves forward amid legal questions

State senators are advancing a new measure to increase immigration enforcement. But the Indiana Attorney General’s office warns parts of a legislation run afoul of federal law.