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Indiana Senate Republicans Advance Tax Cuts on Tips, Overtime Pay
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Senate Republicans are pushing ahead with a new round of tax cuts slated for 2026, advancing legislation that would eliminate state taxes on tips, overtime pay, and interest on loans for American-made vehicles. Senate Bill 243 cleared a key committee Tuesday, marking a si...
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Jonesville Woman Among Two Killed in Hotel Overdose; Supplier Faces Life-Maximum Charges
(BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP, MI) - A Jonesville woman is among two people who died from a suspected drug overdose at a hotel in Blackman Township, prompting serious felony charges against a Jackson woman accused of supplying the drugs. WLIX-TV reports that 35-year-old Ashley Connin of Jonesville and 36-ye...
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Indiana State Police Initiative Reaches Hundreds of Drivers in Fight Against Human Trafficking
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division partnered with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to raise awareness during the CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative held January 12-16, 2026. The multi-day effort focused on educating commercial drivers,...
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USDA Launches $100M Innovation Challenge to Stop Deadly Screwworm Pest
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday announced the launch of the New World Screwworm Grand Challenge, a major new effort aimed at preventing the return and northward spread of the destructive livestock pest. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins said the initi...
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Braun Unveils $15M Statewide Push to Expand Career Coaching for Indiana Students
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Department of Education will distribute $15 million to 21 organizations across the state to expand access to career coaching and post-graduation planning resources, a move announced Tuesday by Mike Braun. The funding is designed to help K-12 students better understand...
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Curt Cignetti Caps Historic Indiana Turnaround with Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Honor
Curt Cignetti caps historic Indiana turnaround with Bear Bryant Coach of the Year honor Curt Cignetti, head coach at Indiana University, has been named the 2025 national Coach of the Year, winning the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award presented by Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System and benefitin...
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Rural Homelessness Rising Faster Than Cities In Indiana
(INDIANA) - Homelessness is increasing faster in rural Indiana than in urban areas, according to new data from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.IHCDA figures show rural areas experienced a 16.6 percent increase in people experiencing homelessness between 2023 and 2025. Urba...
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Indiana House Passes Bill Protecting Parents Over Child Independence
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that would protect parents from child welfare investigations solely for allowing age-appropriate independence.House members voted 93-0 to advance House Bill 1035 to the Senate.The bill's author, Jake Teshka,...
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PFAS Blood Testing Finds Elevated Levels Among Indiana Firefighters
(INDIANA) - A state pilot program found elevated levels of potentially harmful PFAS chemicals in the blood of Indiana firefighters, with higher concentrations linked to firefighting foam, protective gear, and certain emergency responses.The study was conducted by the Indiana Department of Homela...
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Greater Fort Wayne Releases Study On Potential Casino Impact In Allen County
(FORT WAYNE) - Greater Fort Wayne Inc. has released a detailed economic impact study examining the potential effects of a casino in Allen County, as local officials seek public input on the issue.The study was released Tuesday, the same day the Allen County Council hosted a public forum at the Me...
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