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Amazon breaks ground on $11B data center campus
Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and Gov. Eric Holcomb were among officials who met Sept. 30 in South Bend to celebrate the start of the $11 billion investment. The post Amazon breaks ground on $11B data center campus appeared first on Michiana Business News.
Indiana urged to up mental health spending to $120 million in next budget
A state commission is urging lawmakers to consider imposing new taxes or fees to continue to build out a robust behavioral and mental health system. Why it matters: In addition to the toll that untreated mental illness and crises takes on the individuals suffering and their families, it's estimated that untreated mental illness costs the state more than $4 billion each year.
Mock elections, real registrations: Indiana students take part in voting
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. INDIANAPOLIS (CHALKBEAT INDIANA) — In last year’s elections, just five Shortridge High School students cast a ballot. This year, Sweet Night and Hazel Lapish, both juniors, want to convince more of their peers to vote. As leaders in the new Shortridge Key Club, they […]
Indiana Cities Rank High in Unemployment Rates
STATEWIDE — Kokomo, Indiana, has experienced the fastest-rising unemployment rate of any metro area in the U.S. over the past five years, according to a recent study by Asana. The city’s jobless rate jumped from 3.9% in July 2019 to 7% in July 2024, a 79.49% increase. Fort Wayne ranked second nationally for unemployment growth, […] The post Indiana Cities Rank High in Unemployment Rates appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM. The post Indiana Cities Rank High in Unemployment Rates appeared first on 106.7 WTLC.
Column: Indiana is only part of the way toward improving maternal, infant mortality
Indiana has the seventh highest maternal mortality rate among reporting states and the seventh highest for infant mortality. The National Institutes of Health recommends the use of doulas to improve health outcomes for birthing mothers and babies. Doulas are trained professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to their clients before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. Last month, our neighbor Illinois enacted legislation requiring...
Indiana Bar Foundation hosts Indiana Kids Election program
INDIANAPOLIS — As the election season continues in the state of Indiana, the Indiana Bar Foundation is wanting to teach Hoosier students about the importance of voting. The Indiana Kids Election is a mock election process, teaching students who are too young to vote about the importance of the election process. According to its website, […]
League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana hosts forum for congressional seat
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Long time congressman Larry Bucshon is stepping down after 13 years in office. Opening the door for three new candidates to vie for the seat. Democrat Erik Hurt and Libertarian K Richard Fizlaff met at McCollough Library for an open forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana. […]
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