Zak Cassel
Data JournalistZak Cassel is a data journalist at WFYI, examining inequity in health, education and beyond. He comes most recently from a fellowship at Columbia Journalism Investigations.
Zak has published work in the Center for Public Integrity, The Intercept, Montana Free Press and The New York Times. He graduated from Columbia Journalism School and Wabash College.
Contact Zak at zcassel@wfyi.organd follow him on Bluesky at @zakcassel.bsky.social
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Gov. Mike Braun appointed council member Joshua Bain to the utility commission days after firing a commissioner who backed a $71 million AES rate hike Braun opposed. -
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking a federal court to block the planned 2028 retirement of a coal-fired unit at the Rockport power plant, days after Gov. Mike Braun ordered a statewide review of coal plant closures. -
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray says he won't seek re-election to the chamber's top leadership post, citing a desire to shield senators who'd support his bid from primary threats tied to the fallout over redistricting. -
Since 2022, Indiana has passed a wave of policies restricting transgender youth — from health care bans to sports restrictions — and families across the state describe fear and impossible choices, even as many choose to stay and keep fighting. -
The annual gaming convention runs from July 30 through Aug. 2 and will feature events in Lucas Oil Stadium and Victory Field, and a 1,000-drone light show over downtown Indianapolis. -
The Central Indiana utility provider is asking regulators to reject two petitions seeking to overturn its approved rate increase, arguing they rehash rejected arguments. -
Gov. Mike Braun appointed attorney Joby Jerrells to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, filling a seat left vacant after a commissioner resigned over backlash to an AES rate increase. -
Indiana election officials say the state's midterm election will be secure, pushing back on President Trump's claims of fraud and interference. -
Indiana utility regulators launch 2 investigations, recommend how lawmakers can lower electric billsIndiana Utility Regulatory Commission launched two new investigations into energy affordability. The announcement comes as it released results of another investigation into Indiana’s five investor-owned electric utility companies. -
A nominating committee has narrowed 25 applicants to 12 candidates for Gov. Mike Braun to consider for an Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission vacancy,
