The Indiana Capital Chronicle is a news organization that reports on state politics, the economy, and social issues in Indiana. The nonprofit is an affiliate of States Newsroom, a left leaning coalition of state-level media outlets.
Background
The Indiana Capital Chronicle is a free news source covering various aspects of politics and policy in Indiana, including the economy, elections, healthcare, the environment, and education. 1
According to the outlet’s ethics website, it “borrows liberally from the practices embraced by the Associated Press, ProPublica, The Center for Investigative Reporting, NPR and the Washington Post.” 2
The non-profit is also an affiliate of States Newsroom, a left-of-center media outlet. 3 The Indiana Capital Chronicle emphasizes the importance of integrating the critical race theory-inspired concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy in its reporting. 4
Staff
Niki Kelly is the editor-in-chief of the Indiana Capital Chronicle. 5
Whitney Downard 6 and Casey Smith work as senior reporters at the Indiana Capital Chronicle. 7
Leslie Muniz has worked as a reporter for the Indiana Capital Chronicle since 2022. 8
Donations
Indiana Capital Chronicle uses funds donated to States Newsroom and its affiliates to support its journalistic initiatives. 9
References
- “About .” Indiana Capital Chronicle, February 23, 2024. https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/about/.
- “Ethics Policy .” Indiana Capital Chronicle. Accessed April 1, 2024. https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/ethics-policy/.
- “About .” Indiana Capital Chronicle, February 23, 2024. https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/about/.
- “Deij Policy .” Indiana Capital Chronicle, March 13, 2023. https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/deij-policy/.
- “Niki Kelly .” LinkedIn. Accessed April 1, 2024. https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-kelly-071ba523a/.
- “Whitney Downard – Senior Reporter – States Newsroom.” LinkedIn. Accessed April 1, 2024. https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-downard-30804181.
- “Casey Smith – Statehouse Reporter – the Associated Press .” LinkedIn. Accessed April 1, 2024. https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyannsmith.
- “Leslie Bonilla Muñiz – City and Urban Affairs Reporter ” LinkedIn. Accessed April 1, 2024. https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-bonilla-muñiz-53217614b.
- “Supporters.” States Newsroom, May 16, 2023. https://statesnewsroom.com/support/.