An Indiana public records fight went to court. The journalists (and the public) won.

By: Tracey Compton, Indianapolis Public Editor

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 1,534

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Niki Kelly wanted to know how much money Indiana spends to buy the drugs they use to execute prisoners. She and her reporters at the Indiana Capital Chronicle had to sue the state to get the records. The court battle lasted an entire year.

In a 2025 column, the editor-in-chief of the nonprofit newsroom explained why she sued the Indiana Department of Correction, arguing that the basic cost of executions is no different …

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