Free Press Indiana, a nonprofit news organization, has officially launched its statewide newsroom, Free Press Indiana (FPI) News. 

The five-person newsroom, led by veteran editor Lindsey Erdody, will publish content daily - via their website and social platforms and also deliver a weekly newsletter, The Lens, each Saturday morning. 

FPI News will prioritize partnerships with an expanding network of trusted media outlets to support their efforts and meet readers where they are. This approach allows the reach and relevance of journalism to extend across the state. 

“Our mission has always been to ensure Hoosiers everywhere have access to news and information that improves their quality of life,” said Bro Krift, Free Press Indiana CEO. “We are proud that the work of this newsroom will help to strengthen the overall news ecosystem in Indiana.” 

Prior to launch, the FPI News staff have published explainers on social media and articles on Substack about relevant issues like local backlash from surging electricity costs  and the impact of the state’s gas tax holiday.

“FPI News is focused on the stories that matter to Hoosiers,” said Erdody. “The role of this work is not to tell people what to think but to make sure they have something real to think about.”

About Free Press Indiana: 

Free Press Indiana is facilitating investments in journalism outlets around the state, and fostering collaboration among Indiana outlets to amplify local journalism for all Hoosiers, especially those in underserved communities.  

In December 2023, Free Press Indiana launched its first newsroom, Mirror Indy, in Central Indiana. The newsroom boasts an innovative, community-focused structure, and works directly with residents to report on and elevate voices and stories from their own communities in addition to providing much-needed accountability and service journalism across critical topics. Mirror Indy is also home to the Indy Documenters, a program that trains and pays residents to participate in news gathering. 

Learn more at FreePressIndiana.org

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