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Hoosiers may soon see new limits on early voting. State lawmakers on the Senate Election Committee voted 7-2 along party lines to move forward an amendment proposing a truncated early voting schedule that could take effect as soon as May's primary.
Under current law, early voting for the May 5 primaries would begin April 7 and end May 4. The amendment would change the start date to April 19. The proposal was met with resistance from Democratic lawmakers and voting rights advocates who decried such a significant change occurring with zero input from the public. The Indiana Capital Chronicle dives in to explain.
In other news, southern Indiana GOP leaders are digging in for a fight with a local Republican who had been kicked out of the party. After his expulsion, Ken Colbert filed to become a party delegate in Vanderburgh County. The Evansville Courier & Post has more.
Finally, after decades of decline, Gary's population is on the rise. The Times of Northwest Indiana provides insight into what that means for the city and The Region.
Let us know about interesting things that are happening in your part of the state. As always, thanks for reading. |
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GOP pushes for shorter early voting period |
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Senate Elections Committee adds proposal to shorten early voting in Indiana from 28 days to 16 — starting with the primary in May. The proposal was pushed through as an amendment on another existing bill focused on rules for election ballot scanning and no public comment was allowed. Indiana Capital Chronicle has the story. |
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GOP infighting becomes charges |
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Ken Colbert's decision to run for Republican Party delegate in Vanderburgh County has angered local GOP leaders. Colbert was kicked out of the local party, and his actions have resulted in him facing a misdemeanor charge for falsely making a declaration of candidacy. The Evansville Courier & Press explains. |
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Caregivers' needs often come 2nd |
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Women provide the bulk of caregiving to aging parents and adult children. In matters of their own health care, that combination creates big challenges. Experts share tips on what women and others can do to try to better manage. Ashley Ford with Free Press Indiana explains. |
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Gary population up for first time in decades |
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Mayor says revitalization, billions of dollars in investment and reduced crime have helped fuel the city's year-after-year population growth. The Times of Northwest Indiana has the story. |
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The Region affected by ongoing changes in steel industry, including job cuts and price uncertainty. The Times of Northwest Indiana explains.
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Albion's food desert problem soon to have a solution. WANE-TV shares more.
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The Department of Justice is investigating whether scholarship awards at Indiana University meet federal compliance guidelines. The Indiana Daily Student has the story.
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Former Washington Post editor Marty Baron is the keynote speaker at this year's Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism Symposium. More info here on this free event.
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