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Tensions Flare As Some Republicans Boo, Heckle Black Democrats On House Floor

By Brandon Smith • Feb 18, 2021

Tensions flared in the Indiana House Thursday after Republicans shouted down Democratic lawmakers who voiced concerns about discrimination in a bill.

No One Shows Up For 'Stop The Steal' Rally At Indiana Statehouse Sunday

By Brandon Smith • Jan 17, 2021

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No one showed up Sunday for a “Stop The Steal” rally at the Indiana Statehouse despite FBI warnings of armed protests planned for all 50 state capitols.

Holcomb To Shut Down State Government Buildings In Indianapolis 'Out Of ... Caution'

By Brandon Smith • Jan 15, 2021

Gov. Eric Holcomb is shutting down state government buildings in Indianapolis for most of next week. He said it’s out of “an abundance of caution” surrounding threats to other state capitols related to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration and the recent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Indiana Preparing For Armed Protests Ahead Of Biden Inauguration

By Brandon Smith • Jan 13, 2021

Gov. Eric Holcomb says Indiana is prepared ahead of potential protests this weekend stemming from last week’s insurrection in Washington, D.C.

Indiana Democrats Say Legislature Unprepared For Session Amid COVID-19

By Brandon Smith • Nov 18, 2020

Democrats say the General Assembly is not prepared to safely conduct its legislative session in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

No Masks Required For Indiana State Lawmakers Meeting At The Statehouse Next Week

By Associated Press • Nov 13, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers won’t be compelled to wear face masks as they meet next week at the Statehouse for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic was first sweeping across the country in March. The Legislature’s organizational meeting set for Tuesday will occur as the state’s rates for COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations have soared in recent weeks and a statewide mask mandate issued by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb has been in effect since July.

All IN: Red For Ed

By All IN Staff • Nov 19, 2019

More than 60 school districts across Indiana cancelled classes today, as thousands of teachers signed up to rally at the Statehouse ahead of the upcoming legislative session.

Red for Ed Action Day is organized by the Indiana State Teachers Association, and the group says it’s focused on three things: repealing new career awareness licensing rules for educators, avoiding penalties for schools and teachers because of low ILEARN scores, and using state surplus money to better fund schools.

As More Schools Cancel Class, Here's What Teachers Say They Want

By Jeanie Lindsay • Nov 10, 2019

More than 60 school districts across the state are cancelling classes later this month as they prepare for thousands of teachers to flock to the statehouse ahead of the upcoming legislative session.

IPBS hiring part-time statehouse reporter

By Tony Krabill • Oct 1, 2014

IPBS job description

The network of Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations, IPBS, is seeking a part-time, contractor/freelance journalist who can increase the depth of our legislative reporting. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of Indiana state government, a passion for good storytelling, experience writing for broadcast and web under tight deadlines.