GASP. Senate Pro Temp Rod Bray announces the Indiana Senate "will not convene in December." Still not enough votes. They will be no-shows for redistricting.

Woah. Indiana FSSA announced today it's cutting its Medicaid contract with MDWise (a contractor of 30+ years) because of the state's four managed-care contractors, it was "the most expensive and the lowest in quality." MDWise is big-mad about this characterization

Tucked into the Senate-passed deal to reopen the government: a ban on “intoxicating” hemp products like Delta-8 and other derivatives https://t.co/qMPtsdKWWd via @indystar

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"Do more good for the world without permission." That's the philosophy of Anderson York, an Indianapolis resident who is making benches and placing them in spaces where they're needed most “There are too many places we can’t just exist for free and sit and talk to somebody"

In 2023, construction was supposed to begin to complete the Pleasant Run Greenway. After residents reached out to Councilor Kristen Jones to get an update, she said construction will likely start in 2026:

In Indianapolis, 100 pregnant women are about to get $20k over the course of three years. They can spend the money on whatever they want. The program will support families living in areas with the most infant deaths. @mirrorindy has info on applying: https://t.co/6hx1wuSBv4

Deaths, drugs and discord: Inside Speedway Slammer, Indiana's latest ICE detention center The Miami Correctional Facility, which recently became an ICE detention facility, is the most violent and one of the deadliest prisons in the state. https://t.co/HLEgDusbZK via @indystar

Personal update: I’ve joined the @INCapChronicle staff, where I will continuing covering Indiana state government and politics (gearing up for my 16th legislative session). Thanks to all those with @StateAffairsIN for a great two-plus years as your colleague.

Our @IndianaProSPJ chapter has a great program coming up next week. Join us for a free financial literacy workshop, and learn about how to tackle student loan payments, saving for retirement and other money issues on your mind. Register at https://t.co/4awC9Zjyr0.

Indy councilors want to create a safer work environment for city employees. “I believe there is a culture and a climate that exists now that needs to change" - Carlos Perkins https://t.co/HuVc63XENs

SCOOP: ICE has been quietly using the Indianapolis airport to fly out detainees since early July. @mirrorindy witnessed dozens of people in handcuffs boarding an Oct. 24 flight to Alexandria, Louisiana – a major deportation hub. https://t.co/Ov6yq0aDhG

Last year, each member of Indianapolis City-County Council got $1 million to spend on a park or road project. Two of them are using their share to repave the street in front of their house https://t.co/8XO3US4SWp

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@mirrorindy "While we understand this is a public event and we cannot restrict your attendance, we urge you to consider the impact your presence may have," the letter reads in part. "At best, it would be a distraction; at worst, it would be re-traumatizing for members of our community"

The Irvington Community Council, which puts on the Irvington Halloween Festival, is asking Mayor Joe Hogsett not to attend this year's event, according to a letter obtained by @mirrorindy

City-County Councilor Michael-Paul Hart becomes the fifth council member to call for Mayor Joe Hogsett’s resignation. He says the Mirror Indy/IndyStar story about the conflicts of interest involving millions in city incentives is what spurred him:

Wrote a column pledging @indystar's continued commitment to local investigative news:

A note:

In a joint investigation, IndyStar and Mirror Indy report, Andrews oversaw at least $80 million in public incentives to projects with ties to Cook's clients, including City Market.