Ahead of the upcoming election, Capital B Gary is giving readers the chance to hear directly from candidates appearing on their ballots. These candidates represent the interests of Gary and other Lake County residents and bring their unique perspectives and goals for the community. This year, incumbent Democratic state Rep. Ragen Hatcher faces Republican challenger […]
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Black Republicans From Gary Take Rare Shot at State Seats
For the first time in over a decade, two Republicans are challenging Democrats for statehouse seats in a city that has long rejected their party. Their campaigns highlight the challenge of reshaping political narratives in one of Indiana’s bluest cities. While history shows a win for either candidate is unlikely, their campaigns themselves are noteworthy. […]
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2024 General Election: Your Complete Voting Guide for Gary and Lake County
What’s on the ballot? What’s at stake? At the top of the ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are vying for the presidency in a race that could have an enormous impact on the future of reproductive rights, the U.S. Supreme Court, and democracy itself. In the governor’s race between Mike […]
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Indiana Leaders Remember Former Gary State Sen. Earline Rogers
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. Hoosier lawmakers and other leaders this week praised the career of former state senator and educator Earline Rogers, who died Thursday at the age of 89. Rogers, a Democrat, spent more than three decades in the Indiana General Assembly. She was elected to the Indiana […]
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New Indiana law designed to reduce chronic absenteeism could lead to more parent prosecutions
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters This story was written by journalists at the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University in partnership with Chalkbeat Indiana. After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school […]
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New Laws Went Into Effect This Week; Here’s What Gary Residents Should Know
Indiana’s fiscal year began on July 1, and with it a slew of bills signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb after months of legislative crafting and debate by state lawmakers. These new laws, ranging from education reform and public safety to immigration, are now in effect. Here are some laws that could significantly impact […]
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Moms in the Statehouse Share How Motherhood Informs Their Legislative Work
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. Thousands of lawmakers have cycled through the Indiana General Assembly in the last two centuries, but only a fraction have been women — and even fewer among them, moms. More Hoosier women are serving in public office than ever before, bringing with them an important […]
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It’s Election Day in Gary: Here’s What to Know
Election day is coming to Gary this Tuesday, May 7. As residents head to the polls to select their candidates in the primary election, Capital B Gary offers a comprehensive guide to the key races and offices, helping voters navigate the complexities of this election year. Photo ID Indiana voters are required to present a […]
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Gary Voters Head to Polls for Early Voting in Critical State and Local Elections
Shortly after polls opened at 9 a.m., Junifer Hall, a Democratic poll watcher, cast Gary’s first ballot of the 2024 primary. “I like to be the first one so we can test the machine to make sure everything is ready,” Hall told Capital B Gary. Voters were slow to roll in throughout the morning, and […]
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Here Are the Education Bills Approved by the 2024 Indiana Legislature
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Stricter rules on school attendance, reading proficiency, and cellphone use in the classroom will affect Indiana students and schools beginning next year under legislation passed in the General Assembly’s 2024 session. Lawmakers wrapped the session late Friday, nearly a week earlier […]
