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2022 impact report | 2023 impact report

IndyStar's 2023 Community Impact Report

IndyStar stories that made a difference in 2023

From anti-bullying laws enacted at the Statehouse to dollars raised to help neighbors in need, IndyStar journalism made a difference in 2023.

Read the full 2023 impact report:How these IndyStar stories made a difference in Central Indiana and beyond in 2023

TB3 bill passed:Baseball phenom, 13, dies by suicide. He came home from school, left video: 'I hate my life'

Funding goal met:Indianapolis family seeks perfect dog for perfect son, but time isn't on their side

Attorney General investigation:As Indy housing agency faces financial crisis, residents suffer the brunt of its neglect.

Laws examined:Women say church volunteer groomed them as teens. Now he's a pastor and elders won't fire him

From the regional editor: After 120 years, IndyStar's commitment to Indianapolis is unchanged

We’re looking forward to continuing this tradition of producing change-making journalism, connecting neighbors and telling the story of Indianapolis.

From the regional editor:After 120 years, IndyStar's commitment to Indianapolis is unchanged

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Thanks to our partnerships with the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and Glick Philanthropies, our Marion County K-12 education reporting and environmental coverage was free to all readers.

To our funders:Thank you for helping IndyStar connect with our neighbors this year

How we track our impact

IndyStar, as part of the USA TODAY Network, defines impact as real-world change inspired by our journalism. We track 12 types of impact, including direct benefits to our sources — readers donating to pay rent for someone on the brink of homelessness — law and policy change, new legislation, government investigations or other institutional actions such as hirings, firings or reorganizations.

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Contact IndyStar newsroom development director Holly Hays at holly.hays@indystar.com. Follow her on Twitter: @hollyvhays