Casey Smith
The Associated Press
Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Despite potential, Midwestern farms struggle to market fish
Although fish and seafood consumption is on the rise in the U.S., the number of Midwest aquaculture farms is declining, and many fish producers say they face challenges getting their → Read More
Indiana lawmakers likely to override trans sports bill veto
The governor’s office did not comment Friday on whether Holcomb was trying to sway lawmakers to uphold his veto and declined to respond to Rokita’s comments. → Read More
Indiana lawmakers abandon ban on 'harmful' library materials
A provision that aimed to restrict Indiana students from accessing “harmful materials” at libraries was killed for a final time after lawmakers voted down the language in the last minutes → Read More
Indiana governor signals support for trans girls sports ban
If Holcomb signs the bill into law, Indiana would be at least the 11th Republican-led state to adopt such a ban on transgender women or girls in sports. → Read More
Indiana lawmakers step back 'curricula transparency' bill
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers rolled back a contentious bill aimed at increasing transparency of school curricula Wednesday in response to mounting criticism from teachers and education advocates. → Read More
Lawmakers consider major changes to Indiana curriculum bill
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A contentious Indiana bill that Republican lawmakers say would increase transparency of school curricula could undergo significant changes Wednesday in response to mounting criticism from teachers and → Read More
GOP pushes US schools to post all class materials online
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican state lawmakers across the U. S. are trying to require schools to post all course materials online so parents can review them, part of a broader national push by the GOP for a sweeping parents bill of rights ahead of the midterm congressional elections. At least one proposal would give parents with no expertise power over curriculum choices. Parents also could… → Read More
Indiana transgender athlete ban draws increasing pushback
Opponents testified that the bill is unconstitutional, sexist and bigoted, emphasizing that it targets already vulnerable transgender Hoosier youth. → Read More
Ban on transgender athletes advances in Indiana Legislature
The bill would prohibit students who were born male but identify as female from participating in a sport or on an athletic team that is designated for women or girls. → Read More
Indiana lawmakers advance bill targeting K-12 curriculum
Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with a series of contentious Republican-backed bills that they say would increase transparency of K-12 school curricula and restrict students from accessing “harmful materials” at → Read More
Indiana lawmakers to weigh bill banning transgender athletes
Indiana lawmakers will consider a Republican-backed bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity. → Read More
Indiana education groups mount opposition to curriculum bill
It would limit what teachers can say in class on sensitive subjects, prohibiting them from using materials that "present any form of racial or sex-stereotyping or blame on the basis → Read More
Indiana Senate abandons contentious school curriculum bill
The Indiana Senate will not consider contentious Republican-backed legislation that supporters say would have increased parental control over what their kids learn but that teachers and other critics say would → Read More
Indiana lawmakers roll back curriculum transparency bills
The bill now heads to the full House, where it could be considered next week. → Read More
Indiana governor pushes back on state AG's COVID skepticism
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday condemned recent comments made by the state's attorney general, who alleged that Indiana’s COVID-19 data is inflated and “inaccurate.” → Read More
Indiana lawmakers aim to improve transparency in school curriculum after public concerns
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Commotion in some school districts over topics ranging from COVID-19 mask mandates to teaching about racial injustice has Indiana Republican lawmakers looking at steps they argue will → Read More
Indiana health officials anticipate COVID spread to worsen
The state’s positivity rate has risen to 10.8%, marking Indiana’s worst surge of COVID-19 since last winter, said state health commissioner Dr. Kristina Box during a news conference Friday. → Read More
Indiana health officials anticipate COVID spread to worsen
The state’s positivity rate has risen to 10.8%, marking Indiana’s worst surge of COVID-19 since last winter, said state health commissioner Dr. Kristina Box during a news conference Friday. The → Read More
Indiana virus spread surges while many remain unvaccinated
Indiana’s color-coded coronavirus risk map reflects weekly COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents and the seven-day positivity rate. → Read More
Indiana construction projects boom thanks to new budget plan
A historic building spree is soon to begin in Indiana after legislators set aside more than $1 billion for construction projects, including a new law enforcement training facility, a remodeled → Read More