Casey Smith

Casey Smith is an author for Indiana Capital Chronicle. A lifelong Hoosier, Smith previously reported on the Indiana Legislature for The Associated Press. Smith has had internships and fellowships at the Investigative Program in Berkeley, California, The Indianapolis Star, the Investigative Reporting Workshop in Washington, D.C., The Washington Post, National Geographic, USA Today and other publications.

Indiana has a lawyer shortage

October 30, 2023

Indiana Supreme Court data shows the state lacks attorneys statewide, and that rural communities are particularly affected.

DOC plans to close Indiana State Prison as part of new Westville project

August 16, 2023

The Indiana Department of Correction plans to close the state prison in Michigan City after a new, $1.2 billion prison facility was approved in early August by budget regulators.