Dave Bangert
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Based in Lafayette, Indiana
Joined June 2010
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How a group of West Lafayette High School musicians turned performances into community outreach for those isolated. A Q&A on West Lafayette Tutti, ahed of a concert for CASA for Kids Fund.
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The president of WL Tutti tells about the musical community service project formed to play at senior communities and hospitals, and now to benefit CASA. Plus, redistricting special session back on.
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Swatting incidents at senators' homes were caused by Sen. Bray's initial decision is an interesting way to go into this. Winners and losers from Indiana's redistricting debacle | Opinion https://t.co/xhnRInMaBA via @indystar
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Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray yielded to pressure. Gov. Mike Braun looked weak. Only two leaders emerged as clear winners.
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An AI graduation requirement is coming together at Purdue, but that's just part of the university's challenge, President Mung Chiang told faculty members. First up: Prepping Purdue's next grads for a tightening, AI-driven job market.
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Purdue’s president flags a need to help grads facing potential of a tightening, AI-driven job market in May.
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"No proposed maps have been released as of midday Tuesday ..." Via @TomDaviesIND: Indiana House returning next week to address redistricting; Senate to join Dec. 8
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Indiana House members will return to the Statehouse next week in an apparent attempt to force action on President Donald Trump’s demands for congressional redistricting in the state.
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Coroner: Death of Lafayette man shot by police ruled suicide. Investigation continues.
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Plus, more redistricting fallout reads.
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Why University Senate is looking to rename, refocus its DEI committee at Purdue. Faculty leaders say they're concerned that ‘if we don’t change the name, then our purpose as a standing committee would be abolished.’
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Faculty leaders concerned that ‘if we don’t change the name, then our purpose as a standing committee would be abolished.’ University Senate calls to protect cultural centers.
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"That's not how it works" is an interesting argument on a pressure campaign for a special session to redraw maps midway between when it's usually done. But I'm no expert.
To be clear, there are numerous potential maps floating around and there have been for months. The only way to have an actual “final map” for consideration would be to convene for Special Session and allow the bill to go through the legislative process. The “there’s no map to
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The hits keep coming ... Via @marissa_meador: Indiana senator's business faces bomb threat in 'troubling pattern' as GOP urges civility
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Sen. Andy Zay is the sixth Indiana senator to face a threat of violence or swatting attempt this week amid the redistricting fight.
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Four swatting incidents and now threats against state Sen. Kyle Walker at his home.
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From one of Indiana's two U.S. senators. Regarding this, one of four cases so far:
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Deery becomes the third senator targeted by false reports as redistricting debate continues. WL police chief says department had worked with senator on protocols ahead of swatting attempt.
I’ve been briefed on additional swatting attempts targeting Hoosier state lawmakers. This is unacceptable and those responsible must be held accountable. On both the state and federal levels, we need to lower the temperature and debate issues with civility.
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Via @hayleighcolombo at IndyStar: Fourth Indiana GOP senator swatted amid redistricting fight. Report comes the same day as incident reported at state Sen. Spencer Deery's West Lafayette home.
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Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell, who has been so far undecided on redistricting, was "involved in an attempted swatting incident" on Nov. 19.
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Those comments are included in this update ...
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Deery becomes the third senator targeted by false reports as redistricting debate continues. WL police chief says department had worked with senator on protocols ahead of swatting attempt.
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More from Copenhaver: "It goes against the very principles we value in America. If you are for this type of behavior, we are not the same. My thoughts and prayers are with Senator Deery, his family and everyone else affected by these types of actions." 2/
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Paula Copenhaver, who announced a primary challenge of Sen. Spencer Deery in Senate District 23, on this morning's 'swatting' incident: "This is unacceptable - swatting and political violence are never the answer. ..." 1/
Indiana Sen. Spencer Deery’s West Lafayette home targeted in ‘swatting’ report Thursday morning amid redistricting blowback. Deery becomes the third state senator targeted by false reports as redistricting debate continues.
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“It is disturbing that anyone would attempt to harm or intimidate lawmakers, but sadly not all that surprising in the current environment,” Deery says. WL police chief said the department had gone over protocols w/ Deery, after other state senators targeted by swatting calls. 2/
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Indiana Sen. Spencer Deery’s West Lafayette home targeted in ‘swatting’ report Thursday morning amid redistricting blowback. Deery becomes the third state senator targeted by false reports as redistricting debate continues.
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Deery becomes the third senator targeted by false reports as redistricting debate continues. WL police chief says department had worked with senator on protocols ahead of swatting attempt.
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About 24 hours to go on this @uwlafayette deal: Give any amount to the United Way of Greater Lafayette 2025 campaign/Get a free month of Based in Lafayette. Here's the link: https://t.co/77amblXuTH
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Senate District 23 suddenly becomes a proving ground on President Trump's/Gov Braun's promises to primary senators not willing to along w/redrawing congressional maps. A Q&A, in which LtGov @MicahBeckwith shows his cards about how it might play out here.
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Lieutenant governor says he wouldn’t call it retribution, but vows that redistricting ‘slap in the face’ puts a target and promises of national attention on Senate District 23 race
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Question: Do you think the Indiana maps drawn by Republicans after the 2020 Census were gerrymandered or were they fair? Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith: I think those were probably fair, but that’s not the point. https://t.co/VcJTGre4Or
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Lieutenant governor says he wouldn’t call it retribution, but vows that redistricting ‘slap in the face’ puts a target and promises of national attention on Senate District 23 race
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