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Indiana governor floats November special session on redistricting • Indiana Capital Chronicle

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Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · 22d

Key quote from IN Gov Mike Braun on mid-decade redistricting: “If we try to drag our feet as a state on it, probably, we’ll have consequences of not working with the Trump administration as tightly as we should.”

Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 22d

Indiana governor floats November special session on redistricting

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Gov. Mike Braun suggested Monday night that Indiana lawmakers could return for a special session in November to redraw legislative maps.

Canceled federal grants cost Indiana institutions millions in disrupted projects • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · 24d

‘Del Valle’s research was flagged by the NIH for the words “trans” and “diverse,” according to Grant Witness. The project’s abstract refers to cellular transmission at various points and “diverse modes of b-sheet packing.”’ indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/12/c...

Combined, the 21 projects across four higher education institutions total more than $24.5 million from the National Institutes of Health.

Secretary of State announces alleged noncitizen voting case in Vigo County • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · 24d

Has he referred himself for election fraud prosecution for voting in one county while claiming a homestead tax credit in another?

Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 26d

Secretary of state announces alleged noncitizen voting case in Vigo County

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A man in Vigo County is accused of voting as a noncitizen, potentially the first case identified under a new voter registration law.

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Sep 8

If I’m ever tempted to think segregation is ancient history, I remember that Ruby Bridges is 5 years younger than I am.

We learned the wrong lesson from the China Shock — and Indiana is paying for it | Opinion

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Sep 8

Indiana has cut spending on education of all types. In fact, our state hasn’t spent this small a share of our GDP on education for several decades”: @profhicks.bsky.social www.indystar.com/story/opinio...

The China Shock taught us that education matters for economic survival. Instead of learning that lesson, Indiana keeps cutting education spending.

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Limestone Post story: Former Legislator Mark Kruzan Talks Redistricting, Then and Now - THE INDIANA CITIZEN

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thanks to @indianacitizen.org for posting the story on Indiana's 1995 redistricting fight that I did for @limestonepost.bsky.social. indianacitizen.org/limestone-po...

This story was originally published by the Limestone Post. By Steve Hinnefeld Limestone Post September 2, 2025 Republican legislators, worried their party will lose its majority in the next election, ...

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Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Sep 3

Excellent book, inspired hire.

“We Want to Save This Investment”: Advocates Race to Secure Maternal Health Funding Before It Runs Out

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Aug 13

“Indiana is one of at least five states that rely entirely on federal dollars to pay for their maternal mortality reviews.” Frim @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/mate...

Over the last five years, nearly $90 million has gone to state committees that review maternal deaths and identify their causes. Advocates say cuts to the program would be “devastating.”

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Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Aug 13

In Indiana, nearly all the 300+ private schools that receive vouchers are religious and exempt from tax reporting. There’s no way to know how much self-dealing takes place.

Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · Aug 13

At least seven private schools in Texas have issued personal loans, often reaching $100,000 or more, to their school leaders under terms that are often not public. Such practices would typically violate laws if they were public and charter schools.
W/ @texastribune.org

Texas Private Schools Hire Relatives and Enrich Insiders. Soon They Can Do It With Taxpayer Money.

An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state law...

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Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Aug 6

Republicans get <60% of the vote in Indiana but control 100% of US Senate seats, 78% of US House seats, 80% of state Senate seats and 70% of state House seats. How much more can they gerrymander?

Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · Aug 5

BREAKING: Gov. Mike Braun confirms Vice President JD Vance is coming to Indiana Thursday to discuss possibly redistricting in the state.

We will have a story up soon on the issue, including the possible legal constraints of such a move.

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Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Jul 25

Three in the top 15 in (mostly) southeastern Michigan. Interesting.

Indiana LG’s office closures, staff instructions suggest contrast with return-to-office order • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Jul 25

Rules for thee, not for me.

Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · Jul 25

Indiana LG's office closures, staff instructions suggest contrast with return-to-office order

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Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s office has been repeatedly closed during public business hours, and staff were permitted to work from home.

Transgender youth rally draws bipartisan support and push for civic action

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Jul 15

“Transgender people are under attack here in Indiana — and all across the country — because, to put it bluntly: Gay people aren't scary enough anymore”: Rep Ed Clere www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Indiana lawmakers and advocates rallied at the Statehouse to support transgender youth and push for civic engagement after a Supreme Court decision upheld restrictions on gender-affirming care.

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Journalism First Job Panel Chat

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MJ Slaby @mjslaby.bsky.social · Jul 14

Calling all journalism interns and college students in the Indy area. Join us for a panel about how to land your first journalism job: www.eventbrite.com/e/journalism...

Come chat with professionals in the journalism field and get insider tips on landing your first job!

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Braun report identifies 350 examples of DEI in state government • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Jul 11

“It’s as if you’re saying the minority community were never here. You never existed”: Rep. @cherrishpryor.bsky.social

Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · Jul 11

Braun report identifies 350 examples of DEI in state government.

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Gov. Mike Braun wants to replace state DEI initiatives with his own ideas, putting diversity and inclusion programs on the chopping block.

Head Start will no longer enroll undocumented children, Trump administration says

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Jul 10

Outrageous

Erica Meltzer @ericameltzer.bsky.social · Jul 10

The Trump administration says it will bar undocumented immigrant children from Head Start preschool programs.

“This decision undermines the fundamental commitment that the country has made to children,” the head of the National Head Start Association said.

www.chalkbeat.org/2025/07/10/n...

A rule change treats the federally funded preschool program like a welfare program and bars undocumented children from enrolling. Head Start providers condemned the departure from longstanding practic...

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How the Supreme Court Is Making Public Education Itself Unconstitutional (Opinion)

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Lea Woods @lea9223.bsky.social · Jul 10

HHS announced today they will consider Head Start a welfare program, not an education program, and will subject it to new citizenship requirements. This goes against decades of legal precedence that all children in America have a right to education. Announcement here. www.hhs.gov/press-room/p...

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Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Jul 10

“One cannot exaggerate how dangerous and unhistorical this ruling is.”

Johann Neem @johannneem.bsky.social · Jul 9

Did a recent Supreme Court decision take the first step to making public schools unconstitutional, I ask in this piece.

In a recent ruling, the high court took a step toward effectively outlawing public schools.

www.edweek.org

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thanks for flagging this.

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Hoosier Action @hoosieraction.bsky.social · Jun 28

The Senate is trying to push forward dangerous Medicaid cuts THIS weekend! Please CALL your Senators TODAY & voice your opposition to Medicaid cuts to fund a billionaire tax giveaway! We've got phone numbers and a call script on our website 👇
www.hoosieraction.org/medicaid

Indiana voucher program cost: $497 million

Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Jun 25

Indiana spent nearly $500 million on private school vouchers in 2024-25, per a new report from the state education department. More details in this post: inschoolmatters.wordpress.com/2025/06/25/i...

Indiana awarded nearly a half billion dollars in private school vouchers in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report posted this month by the Indiana Department of Education. That’s a 13.2% i…

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Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Jun 22

Does this explain why seemingly moderate pols like IN Sen. Young no longer challenge Trump? I imagine he’s experienced this.

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Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Jun 22

“Congressional Republicans fear the sort of retribution that would not simply oust them from office but would also threaten their lives and those of their staff and their families”

John Robinson @jrobin.bsky.social · Jun 22

“In other words, maybe the Gestapo won’t be jackbooted thugs but keyboard warriors. And maybe the keyboard warriors are worse.”

@tressiemcphd.bsky.social cuts through the political BS, as she does. And the GOP fear of Trump’s minions brings us to today. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/o...

Opinion | Political Violence Is Here, and It’s Working

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Steve Hinnefeld @stevehinnefeld.bsky.social · Jun 22

“We deserve to know what merited the president’s decision to launch the attacks without the support of Congress.

“But how can we expect clear and honest answers from a man who lies as easily as he breathes?”

Rex Huppke @rexhuppke.bsky.social · Jun 22

Americans deserve to know why these attacks took place. We deserve to know what merited the president’s decision to launch the attacks without the support of Congress.

But how can we expect clear and honest answers from a man who lies as easily as he breathes?

www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Trump just bombed Iran. We deserve to know why, but don't count on the truth. | Opinion

President Donald Trump may have just hurled America into war because he was mad nobody liked his recent military parade.

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