Indiana Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Gerrymandering, Keeps Indy Districts; Immigration Enforcement Bill Advances

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Friday, December 12. We kick off with breaking news from our state capitol, where Indiana Republicans in the Senate just defied President Trump and voted down his push for a new congressional map. The 31 to 19 rejection keeps Indianapoliss two Democratic districts intact, avoiding a split of our city into four rural-stretching zones that would have weakened urban voices like those from IU Indianapolis. Lawmakers faced intense pressure, including pipe bomb hoaxes and swatting threats at homes near Meridian Street, but senators like Greg Goode prioritized local concerns over national demands. This means fairer maps for now, directly impacting how we vote in 2026. Shifting to city hall updates, an immigration enforcement bill from Senator Liz Brown advances to the full Senate, while 38 folks were turned away from a naturalization ceremony here, leaving families in limbo downtown. On development, neighbors in Morgan County sue to halt Googles 50 percent tax break for a massive data center, promising a million dollars to local schools and food banks, but construction starts February. Northwest side residents near 70th and Township Line Road push back on American Towers proposed facility after reps skipped last nights Pike Township meeting, with zoning hearings now set for mid-January. We stay safe out there with todays crime report. Two pedestrians recover from separate crashes yesterday morning, one on Rockville Road near South Lynhurst Drive, the other on West Washington near Klondike Street, both Vision Zero hot spots as IMPD ramps up road safety. Tragically, an Indianapolis native, 19-year-old college student, was shot dead at Kentucky State University; suspect Jacob Bard, another Indiana dad, is in custody. Weather shapes our day after last nights 2 to 4 inches of snow from the winter weather advisory. Roads near Monument Circle have black ice risks from freezing drizzle, so drive slow this morning with highs near 34 and flurries possible before 1 p.m. Expect a 30 percent snow chance today, dropping to bitter 22 tomorrow with 80 percent precip and wind chills near minus 20 by Sunday. Bundle up for events. Jobs hold steady with data center buzz signaling about 500 new tech roles soon, while real estate sees median home prices around 290 thousand, up 4 percent yearly amid winter slowdowns. Quick school note: Carmel Highs girls basketball team won 65 to 52 last night. Community events include tomorrows holiday lights walk at White River State Park and a food drive Saturday at Broad Ripple Village. For a feel-good lift, families rallied with cheers outside the Statehouse, chanting fair maps and thanking senators for principled stands. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and please subscribe for daily updates. This has been Indianapolis Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietple This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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