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Indiana Republican state lawmakers set to visit the White House amid Trump redistricting push
KVIA - Texas
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August 26, 2025
By Alayna Treene, Jeff Zeleny, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — A group of Republican legislators from Indiana are scheduled to visit the White House Tuesday, multiple sources familiar with the meeting told CNN, where the group is likely to discuss...
December hearing in Indiana AG’s disciplinary case
The Herald Republican - Indiana
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INDIANAPOLIS — The panel overseeing Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s professional misconduct case denied his effort to force the state’s disciplinary commission to turn over internal records and instead set the matter for a December hearing....
Good Morning: Indiana Archaeology Months begins Sept. 1
The Herald Bulletin - Indiana
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August 26, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — September marks the 30th anniversary of Archaeology Month in Indiana. “This special celebration brings universities, museums, government entities, organizations and Hoosiers together to learn more about Indiana’s archeological...
Majority of Indiana voters oppose mid-decade redistricting as White House increases pressure campaign
Washington Examiner
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August 26, 2025
Most voters in Indiana oppose mid-decade redistricting as the Trump administration is increasing its pressure on state lawmakers to do so.Fifty-two percent of registered voters in Indiana said they oppose redistricting now, and 43% indicated they...
Redistricting battles intensify California, Texas and now Indiana
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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August 26, 2025
Multiple media outlets are reporting that Indiana state lawmakers will be meeting with President Trump today. President Trump has been pushing Republicans to secure more seats in Congress. Now it's hitting Indiana. This comes after Vice President...
States back Florida in fight over law aimed at keeping children off certain social media platforms
WUSF - Florida
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August 26, 2025
Pointing to a “significant interest in protecting children and youth from social media’s harms,” 27 states last week backed Florida in an appeals-court battle about a law aimed at keeping kids off certain social-media platforms. Attorneys general...
Brandt Baughman named new Director of Indiana State Parks
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025 INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has named Brandt Baughman as the new director of Indiana State Parks. Baughman is a longtime veteran of the park system, bringing decades of experience to his new...
Trends International appoints Greg Czerpak as new President/CEO
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Experienced leader to help Trends expand both online and retail positions for the future INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trends International, the leading publisher and manufacturer of licensed posters, stickers, calendars, and wall...
US judge orders redrawing of Utah congressional map for 2026 elections
India Today
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August 26, 2025
The Utah Legislature will need to rapidly redraw the state’s congressional boundaries after a judge ruled Monday that the Republican-controlled body circumvented safeguards put in place by voters to ensure districts aren’t drawn to favour any...
Is it illegal to burn an American flag in Kentucky? Here's what the law says
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Aug. 25 seeking to penalize people who burn flags, although courts have long upheld the practice as legitimate expression under the First Amendment. Here's what we know. What did Trump say in his...
Beech Grove Faces Budget Challenge Due to New State Law
WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana
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August 26, 2025
BEECH GROVE, Ind. — The city of Beech Grove is embarking on a critical budget season as it prepares to navigate a new financial landscape shaped by both local decisions and state legislation. The city’s Common Council is set to begin its 2026...
Ravens International Star on ‘Wrong Side’ of Roster ‘Bubble’
Heavy.com
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August 26, 2025
Getty An international star is on the brink during final roister cuts for the Baltimore Ravens. Final cuts have already begun for the Baltimore Ravens, but a headline name could be added to the list in the near future, an international star who...
Indiana ranked as 24th safest state for Labor Day driving
WANE - Indiana
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August 25, 2025
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Labor Day is the second deadliest weekend to drive in America, behind the 4th of July, but a new study found Indiana is ranked within the top 25 safest states to drive in this holiday weekend. The study was...
Republicans are trying to ensure we’ll never have another fair election
The Guardian
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August 26, 2025
“Christians, get out and vote, just this time,” Donald Trump exhorted the audience at a campaign event organized by the conservative Turning Point Action in July 2024. “In four years, you don’t have to vote again. We’ll have it fixed so good...
Municipal elections are coming. Here's who qualified in four area races
Savannah Now - Georgia
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Elections for various municipal positions will be held in Chatham County on November 4, 2025. Contested races include Tybee Island City Council, Thunderbolt Town Council (including mayor), and Port Wentworth City Council (including mayor)....
ReCenter Indiana hires director, prepares election survey
Washington Times Herald - Indiana
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ReCenter Indiana Inc. is expanding its leadership team as it harnesses a grant to take aim at the state’s notoriously poor voter turnout and shifts its mission. The group will no longer endorse or support centrist candidates, as it did through a...
Indiana DOC shifts course, plans to keep Michigan City prison open beyond 2027
Greene County Daily World - Indiana
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www.indianacapitalchronicle.com State corrections officials are backing away from earlier plans to close the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City once a new $1.2 billion facility opens in 2027, saying they now intend to keep the aging lockup...
Non-profit offers bible lessons to public school students in Hamilton County
WISH 8 - Indiana
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August 26, 2025
FISHERS, Ind. (WISH) — Elementary students at Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE) may soon access bible education during school hours. Life Wise Academy is a non-profit organization aimed to teach the gospel to public school students during school...
Indiana launches 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' blitz
The Garrett Clipper - Indiana
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is partnering with local law enforcement agencies across the state to prevent impaired driving and save lives. Now through Aug. 30, officers will increase patrols and conduct sobriety...
Less expensive than lethal injection: Could Indiana approve firing squads?
The Press Dispatch - Indiana
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With lethal injection drugs proving both costly and difficult to obtain, a growing number of Republican lawmakers and state officials are pushing for an alternative: the firing squad. Lethal injection is currently the only method of execution...