Communities are receiving money from national settlements from manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids. But a lack of oversight and guidance from the state has left them struggling to spend the money to prevent substance use disorder.... Read More
The 200,000-square-foot Farmers Bank Fieldhouse in Lebanon is one of hundreds across the country and more than a dozen in Indiana promising economic growth, a tourism boost, community engagement and a foothold in the fast-growing world of youth athletics.... Read More
Indiana has poured almost $1 billion into a contentious technology park with few tenants and a mystery budget, reporters with the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism and the Indiana Capital Chronicle have found.... Read More
As of July 1, Indiana school districts must meet with parents about their student’s absences and offer services to help improve their attendance. For elementary students who are habitually truant, districts must take a more punitive approach by...... Read More
When everyday activities like school and business meetings were moved online during the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of Americans from big cities to rural towns were left scrambling to find reliable high-speed internet. Rural residents are more likely to...... Read More
In Indiana, it’s rare for school districts to ban books from libraries and classrooms. Since 2020, at least six districts banned books, two moved books to other libraries and 17 received complaints, according to an investigation by the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism and the Indiana Capital Chronicle. ... Read More
