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Public Records

Public Records: Emails between John H. Murphy and James Jamie O’Brien between 07/01/2024 and 12/31/2024

Public Records -
A records request filed in St. Joseph County, IN, seeks all emails exchanged between John H. Murphy and James O'Brien from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Potential email addresses include jmurphy@sjcindiana.gov and jamesobrienesq@yahoo.com. The request includes clarification communications related to the request.

Drake Thanked Clerks for Help, Then Blamed Them for Her Filing Error

REDRESS WIRE: South Bend Common Council Agenda, March 23, 2026

Notre Dame Law Clinic: Hoffman Hotel Apartments “Cannot Sustain Any Life at All”

Audit Flags Payments to Mamas Against Violence, LTIA, Kingdom Life With No Supporting Records

OPINION

Columns

It Stinks: Data Centers and the Lessons Not Learned from Ethanol Plants

Brian S. Collier, Ph.D. -
The "New Energy Ethanol" plant's opening in New Carlisle, Indiana, marked a shift in the community, introducing persistent odors and unfulfilled promises. Federal subsidies supported ethanol as a solution during the energy crisis, yet it led to environmental degradation and agricultural constraints. Today, similar pressures arise with new tech industries, risking local resources and community well-being.
Columns

South Bend Common Council Approves $112K Tax Abatement for Burton’s Laundry After Owner Refuses to Answer Citizen’s Question About Job Pay

Logan Foster -
The South Bend Common Council granted a six-year tax abatement of approximately $112,000 to Burton’s Laundry, despite owner David Nufer refusing to disclose the wages for four promised jobs during a council meeting. The abatement, justified by job creation, raised concerns regarding transparency and wage expectations, yet was unanimously approved.

A Community Raises itself, Riley vs Penn Boys’ Basketball

The Elephant in the Room: Linda Rogers’ Bill to Dismantle South Bend’s Elected School Board Deserves Greater Scrutiny

OPINION: Amy Drake’s Delegate Filing Error Was a Failure of Accountability

If These Complaints Are “Frivolous,” Then South Bend’s Laws Are Frivolous

REDRESS WIRE

Interviews With Elected Officials

Indiana State Officials

Indiana’s Election Security Champion: 1 on 1 With Secretary of State Diego Morales

Logan Foster -
Diego Morales, Indiana's Secretary of State, is campaigning for re-election in 2026, emphasizing his commitment to election integrity and security. He highlights his achievements, including stronger voter ID laws and procedural audits. Morales aims to unite Republicans and ensure accurate elections, reflecting pride in his immigration journey and dedication to Hoosiers.

Sandra Ort Set to Retire After Decades of Service to Greene Township 

Doris Portolese Brings Results-Focused Leadership to Penn Township 

Will Miller: Olive Township Trustee and Community Advocate

Kelly Carrico Brings Passion and Progress to Union Township as Trustee

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Investigations

Columns

Columns

It Stinks: Data Centers and the Lessons Not Learned from Ethanol Plants

Brian S. Collier, Ph.D. -
The "New Energy Ethanol" plant's opening in New Carlisle, Indiana, marked a shift in the community, introducing persistent odors and unfulfilled promises. Federal subsidies supported ethanol as a solution during the energy crisis, yet it led to environmental degradation and agricultural constraints. Today, similar pressures arise with new tech industries, risking local resources and community well-being.

South Bend Common Council Approves $112K Tax Abatement for Burton’s Laundry After Owner Refuses to Answer Citizen’s Question About Job Pay

A Community Raises itself, Riley vs Penn Boys’ Basketball

Public Records Requests

Public Records: Emails between John H. Murphy and James Jamie O’Brien between 07/01/2024 and 12/31/2024

Public Records -
A records request filed in St. Joseph County, IN, seeks all emails exchanged between John H. Murphy and James O'Brien from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Potential email addresses include jmurphy@sjcindiana.gov and jamesobrienesq@yahoo.com. The request includes clarification communications related to the request.

State finds South Bend violated public records law in handling city attorney invoices

Logan Foster -
Indiana’s Public Access Counselor has found that the City of South Bend violated state public records law by taking an unreasonable amount of time...

Gladys Muhammad Tied to At Least $293,000 in City and School Payments, Records Show

Logan Foster -
Redress South Bend reveals that the City of South Bend and the South Bend Community School Corporation have paid Gladys Muhammad and her organizations at least $293,000 since 2022. Contracts authorized payments for community engagement and educational services without competitive bidding, raising concerns amid budget pressures and scrutiny of local government spending.

SBPD ShotSpotter Map Released to Redress South Bend

Logan Foster -
The South Bend Police Department has released the ShotSpotter coverage map to Redress South Bend, promoting transparency after denying previous public access. ShotSpotter, which uses sensors to detect gunfire, operates in only 7.5 of South Bend's 44 square miles, raising questions about its effectiveness, community impact, and future expansion.

Public Calls for Transparency as Mayor Mueller Withholds Location List for Intake Center

Logan Foster -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN0taNgc7BI Mayor James Mueller’s recent commitment to release a list of potential locations for the new intake center has gone unfulfilled, causing considerable consternation among...
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