Alexandria Burris
@allymburris.bsky.social
Investigative reporter at IndyStar. LSU/Emerson. Formerly BR Business Report, Shreveport Times, Daily World and The Advertiser.
Email: aburris@gannett.com
Email: aburris@gannett.com
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Lawmakers Roll Back Protections Amid Rising Child Labor Safety Violations in Indiana
Indiana's relaxed child labor laws are part of a national trend aimed at helping businesses boost workforces and bottom lines after pandemic.
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For the past several years, GOP lawmakers have passed bills deregulating child labor in Indiana. They did it even as violations increased. Read more.
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This morning @kayladwyer.bsky.social and I released the next article in our Christian nationalism project. In this piece, historians and theologians explain why they believe the movement's rhetoric is similar to the messaging of 20th century Indiana Klan. bit.ly/49pFYJE
November 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This morning @kayladwyer.bsky.social and I released the next article in our Christian nationalism project. In this piece, historians and theologians explain why they believe the movement's rhetoric is similar to the messaging of 20th century Indiana Klan. bit.ly/49pFYJE
This was a tough one to write this weekend. A public funeral was held on Saturday for a baby girl found deceased in and Indianapolis park. She's now being called Baby Haven. www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
Public funeral held for deceased baby girl found in Brookside Park
Advocate say more education is needed about Indiana Safe Haven Law after the baby's remains were found in the park.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This was a tough one to write this weekend. A public funeral was held on Saturday for a baby girl found deceased in and Indianapolis park. She's now being called Baby Haven. www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
Ryan Martin, who won a Pulitzer Prize with IndyStar in 2021, will return to lead Indiana’s largest newspaper as its new executive editor.
Martin brings to the position a strong connection to the community and a record of producing high-impact investigative reporting.
Martin brings to the position a strong connection to the community and a record of producing high-impact investigative reporting.
Pulitzer winner Ryan Martin returns to IndyStar as executive editor
Ryan Martin, who won a Pulitzer Prize with IndyStar in 2021, will return to lead Indiana’s largest newspaper as its new executive editor.
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September 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Ryan Martin, who won a Pulitzer Prize with IndyStar in 2021, will return to lead Indiana’s largest newspaper as its new executive editor.
Martin brings to the position a strong connection to the community and a record of producing high-impact investigative reporting.
Martin brings to the position a strong connection to the community and a record of producing high-impact investigative reporting.
"Republicans already hold seven of Indiana’s nine U.S. House seats, but Braun’s comments come as the Trump administration has encouraged other states to take up mid-decade redistricting to help maintain a GOP majority in the House after next year’s elections."
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JD Vance to visit Indiana amid push for redistricting. Will Braun call special session?
Republicans hold seven of Indiana's nine U.S. House districts. Will state lawmakers try to squeeze out another GOP seat ahead of the 2026 midterms?
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August 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"Republicans already hold seven of Indiana’s nine U.S. House seats, but Braun’s comments come as the Trump administration has encouraged other states to take up mid-decade redistricting to help maintain a GOP majority in the House after next year’s elections."
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IDOC prison to house up to 1,000 immigrant detainees as part of effort to ramp up arrests
The Miami Correctional Facility, about 70 miles north of Indianapolis, will be used to house detainees.
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August 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Update to this story: www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
"State officials are expected to share new details Aug. 1 about Indiana's ongoing collaboration with federal authorities in executing President Donald Trump's plan for mass deportations."
By @bykristinep.bsky.social with contributions from me!
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By @bykristinep.bsky.social with contributions from me!
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Gov. Braun to 'deploy any and all resources' to help Trump deport undocumented immigrants
Additional details about collaboration between state and federal officials on immigration enforcement are expected to be shared Aug. 1.
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August 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"State officials are expected to share new details Aug. 1 about Indiana's ongoing collaboration with federal authorities in executing President Donald Trump's plan for mass deportations."
By @bykristinep.bsky.social with contributions from me!
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By @bykristinep.bsky.social with contributions from me!
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"Since the city's establishment in the 1820s, Indianapolis has been a magnet for immigrants seeking opportunity and refuge. But many faced bigotry based on their ethnicity and religion. Those hostilities often were driven by residents who feared changes their new neighbors brought with them."
Immigrants helped build Indianapolis, leaving their unique marks on the fabric of the city
Since the city's establishment in the 1820s, Indianapolis has been a magnet for immigrants seeking opportunity and refuge.
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July 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"Since the city's establishment in the 1820s, Indianapolis has been a magnet for immigrants seeking opportunity and refuge. But many faced bigotry based on their ethnicity and religion. Those hostilities often were driven by residents who feared changes their new neighbors brought with them."
Here's an article I recently wrote:
An independent fundamentalist church in Indianapolis is doubling down on a sermon in which a lay preacher encouraged congregants to pray for the deaths of those who identify as LGBTQ+.
An independent fundamentalist church in Indianapolis is doubling down on a sermon in which a lay preacher encouraged congregants to pray for the deaths of those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Indianapolis church doubles down on Pride sermon advocating for harm to LGBTQ people
Other religious messages on church website directed ire at former Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden, immigrants and protesters.
www.indystar.com
July 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Here's an article I recently wrote:
An independent fundamentalist church in Indianapolis is doubling down on a sermon in which a lay preacher encouraged congregants to pray for the deaths of those who identify as LGBTQ+.
An independent fundamentalist church in Indianapolis is doubling down on a sermon in which a lay preacher encouraged congregants to pray for the deaths of those who identify as LGBTQ+.
My latest: Indiana is privatizing Adult Protective Services, the program responsible with investigating reports of abuse to endangered and exploited adults 18 and over.
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Indiana wanted to save money on Adult Protective Services. Will it put seniors at risk?
Prosecutors and advocates say Indiana officials have shown little transparency in privatizing Adult Protective Services.
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May 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
My latest: Indiana is privatizing Adult Protective Services, the program responsible with investigating reports of abuse to endangered and exploited adults 18 and over.
www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
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As Indiana officials try to rein in spending in the face of a predicted revenue shortfall, advocates fear a behind-the-scenes move to privatize the state's Adult Protective Services program could prevent elderly and at-risk Hoosiers from receiving the help they need.
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Boston company chosen to take over Indiana's Adult Protective Services
Prosecutors and advocates say Indiana officials have shown little transparency in privatizing Adult Protective Services.
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May 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
As Indiana officials try to rein in spending in the face of a predicted revenue shortfall, advocates fear a behind-the-scenes move to privatize the state's Adult Protective Services program could prevent elderly and at-risk Hoosiers from receiving the help they need.
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My latest:
After President Donald Trump took office, attorney Emma Mahern said her firm began receiving phone calls from out-of-area families. Their relatives had been detained by ICE in communities throughout Indiana or other states and taken to the Marion County Jail for indefinite detention.
After President Donald Trump took office, attorney Emma Mahern said her firm began receiving phone calls from out-of-area families. Their relatives had been detained by ICE in communities throughout Indiana or other states and taken to the Marion County Jail for indefinite detention.
Marion County Jail is housing ICE detainees. Here's why that concerns some
A longstanding agreement permits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold detainees in Indianapolis' new jail.
www.indystar.com
April 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
My latest:
After President Donald Trump took office, attorney Emma Mahern said her firm began receiving phone calls from out-of-area families. Their relatives had been detained by ICE in communities throughout Indiana or other states and taken to the Marion County Jail for indefinite detention.
After President Donald Trump took office, attorney Emma Mahern said her firm began receiving phone calls from out-of-area families. Their relatives had been detained by ICE in communities throughout Indiana or other states and taken to the Marion County Jail for indefinite detention.
Indiana U.S. Sen. Jim Banks said he won’t apologize after calling a fired federal employee who confronted him in Washington, D.C., this week “a clown” who “probably deserved” to lose his job. By Brittany Carloni
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Jim Banks says he 'won't back down' after telling fired HHS employee he 'probably deserved it'
Sen. Jim Banks, a Republican and strong supporter of President Donald Trump, is serving the first of a six-year term in the Senate.
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April 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Indiana U.S. Sen. Jim Banks said he won’t apologize after calling a fired federal employee who confronted him in Washington, D.C., this week “a clown” who “probably deserved” to lose his job. By Brittany Carloni
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Is House Bill 1531 dead? A key Indiana lawmaker has expressed reservations about the bill that ties local government funding to enforcement of immigration law. Here's the latest update from my colleague Brittany Carloni. www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
Could an immigration law enforcement bill at the Indiana Statehouse be dead?
House Bill 1531 passed the House in February, but has not received a hearing in a Senate committee yet. The deadline is approaching on April 10.
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April 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Is House Bill 1531 dead? A key Indiana lawmaker has expressed reservations about the bill that ties local government funding to enforcement of immigration law. Here's the latest update from my colleague Brittany Carloni. www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
Recession fears have returned. Here's what you can do to prepare.
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A recession may be coming. 5 steps you can take to prepare
Americans have had a lot of time to prepare for a possible recession. Are we ready?
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March 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Recession fears have returned. Here's what you can do to prepare.
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For the past several years, GOP lawmakers have passed bills deregulating child labor in Indiana. They did it even as violations increased. Read more.
www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
Lawmakers Roll Back Protections Amid Rising Child Labor Safety Violations in Indiana
Indiana's relaxed child labor laws are part of a national trend aimed at helping businesses boost workforces and bottom lines after pandemic.
www.indystar.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
For the past several years, GOP lawmakers have passed bills deregulating child labor in Indiana. They did it even as violations increased. Read more.
www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
A bill imposing harsher penalties on unlicensed motorists involved in auto accidents resulting in injuries passed the Indiana Senate Monday, potentially setting back years-long efforts to gain driving privileges for undocumented immigrants.
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Driving cards or stricter punishments: How should Indiana address noncitizens who try to drive?
State representative proposed HB 1114 after constituent died of injuries following accident with unlicensed driver. Family seeks justice.
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March 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A bill imposing harsher penalties on unlicensed motorists involved in auto accidents resulting in injuries passed the Indiana Senate Monday, potentially setting back years-long efforts to gain driving privileges for undocumented immigrants.
www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
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A bill that imposes harsher penalties on unlicensed motorists involved in auto accidents resulting in injuries passed the state Senate Monday, potentially setting back decades-long efforts to gain driving privileges for undocumented immigrants in Indiana.
House Bill 1114 passed with a vote of 43-3.
House Bill 1114 passed with a vote of 43-3.
Driving cards or stricter punishments: How should Indiana address noncitizens who try to drive?
State representative proposed HB 1114 after constituent died of injuries following accident with unlicensed driver. Family seeks justice.
www.indystar.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A bill that imposes harsher penalties on unlicensed motorists involved in auto accidents resulting in injuries passed the state Senate Monday, potentially setting back decades-long efforts to gain driving privileges for undocumented immigrants in Indiana.
House Bill 1114 passed with a vote of 43-3.
House Bill 1114 passed with a vote of 43-3.
Reposted by Alexandria Burris
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
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March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
The latest from me and my colleague Brittany Carloni
As child labor safety violations spiked in Indiana lawmakers rolled back protections
Indiana's relaxed work rules for minors are part of a national trend aimed at helping businesses boost workforces and bottom lines after pandemic.
www.indystar.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The latest from me and my colleague Brittany Carloni
