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Kareem Crayton is the vice president of the Brennan Center for Justice's Washington, D.C. office.

How do lawmakers redraw legislative districts to benefit one political party?

As it becomes increasingly likely Indiana Republican lawmakers will make a new congressional district map, several listeners have asked how one party redraws districts to benefit them politically.

Members of the Indiana Commission on Seclusion and Restraint discuss the findings of three state audits during a public meeting Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 at the Indiana Indiana Government Center South.

Seclusion, restraint of Indiana students not accurately reported by schools, audit finds

State audits confirm a WFYI investigation that uncovered some schools do not accurately report how often they forcibly isolate and restrain students.

James Betley talks to the members of the Indiana Charter School Board during a meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Indianapolis. Betley was the board's executive director from October 2015 until January 2025.

Indiana charter school board director is out. He says not by choice

James Betley served as the board's executive director and general counsel for nearly a decade. The director at Trine University's Education One was picked to replace him.

The state said Indiana schools' slight student increase comes largely from a 5.25 percent boost in kindergarten enrollment this school year.

Indiana enrolls slightly more students with increase in kindergartners after COVID-19 dip

The Indiana Department of Education is reporting a slight uptick in student enrollment this school year, largely because of an increase of early elementary students.

Donald Rainwater was the Libertarian Party of Indiana's nominee for governor in 2020, earning the highest vote total for a Libertarian candidate in state history.

Donald Rainwater to lead Indiana Libertarian ticket as party chooses its 2024 nominees

The Indiana Libertarian Party chose its 2024 nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate this weekend and the ticket includes some familiar names.

Republican Daniel Elliot speaks at the Indiana Republican State Convention on June 18, 2022. He was elected as Indiana state treasurer against Democratic opponent, Jessica McClellan.

Republican Daniel Elliott elected as Indiana state treasurer as Democrat Jessica McClellan concedes

Republican Daniel Elliot was elected as Indiana state treasurer against Democratic opponent, Jessica McClellan.

Senate Bill 265 would increase the maximum income threshold for families to qualify for TANF to 50 percent of the federal poverty level after two years.

Indiana Senate passes bill with ‘modest’ increases to TANF eligibility limit, payments

Applications to a federal program that provides financial assistance to families are rarely approved in Indiana. State senators almost unanimously passed a bill to bolster the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program Monday.

Beau Buzbee, testifies in support of stricter parental controls on children’s social media accounts, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, following the disappearance and death of his daughter, 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee.

'We are losing the fight': Indiana pushes tougher social media rules for kids

Indiana lawmakers are now considering giving parents greater control over their children’s social media accounts and requiring social media companies to redesign their platforms to be less addictive for kids.

UAW members picket outside one of the GM Fort Wayne Assembly gates.

AFL-CIO President Visits Central Indiana GM Facility, UAW Members

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka spoke with UAW workers in Bedford. The organization consists of 55 unions, including the UAW.

Indiana Man Who Provided Gun In Deputy's Killing Gets 46 Years

John Ball pleaded guilty to providing a handgun used in the March 2018 killing of Boone County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Pickett.

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