Indiana

Policy Experts: Too Many Hoosiers Think High School Diploma Is Enough To 'Get Ahead In Life'

By Justin Hicks • Dec 31, 2020
A high school graduation ceremony in South Bend, held outside due to COVID-19 safety precautions. (Justin Hicks/IPB News)

Hoosiers are significantly more likely than other regions in the country to think a high school diploma is enough education to be successful. Policy experts say that mindset needs to change to value more education.

Braun Won't Say Whether He'll Vote To Certify 2020 Presidential Election Results

By Brandon Smith • Dec 31, 2020

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) won’t say whether he’ll vote to certify the electoral college results of the 2020 presidential election when Congress meets next week.

Indiana Hits 500,000 Positive COVID-19 Cases, Maintains Nearly Two Month Pace

By Lauren Chapman • Dec 30, 2020

Indiana surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases Tuesday. The state's case growth has remained steady for about two months.

Here's How Lawmakers Are Talking About Education Funding, Teacher Pay For 2021

By Jeanie Lindsay • Dec 30, 2020

With the upcoming legislative session rapidly approaching, lawmakers are gearing up for a series of major decisions – including how much money to send to schools. But lawmakers also plan to look at the way money gets to schools, and supporting teachers as the pandemic continues.

Indianapolis Democrat Is First Muslim State Lawmaker In Indiana History

By Brandon Smith • Dec 29, 2020

Fady Qaddoura is one of the newest Hoosier state senators and the first Muslim American to serve as a state lawmaker in Indiana history. 

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