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Nursing homes report payment disruption under managed care
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Jeff Huffman and other nursing home operators in the state say they haven’t been paid for their work since the state transitioned to managed care for certain Medicaid services on July 1 — marking two weeks in limbo for providers in the PathWays to Aging program. “Basically, we rely on Medicaid reimbursements to keep our […]
CBP OKs Ports of Indiana Plan for Ocean Container Terminal
New All-Water Route From Europe Means Higher Value Truck Cargo, First- and Last-Mile Deliveries. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Creation of Lake Michigan’s first international container terminal serving the Chicago area is underway since U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials approved a Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor plan to open a new all-water ocean vessel supply chain route.
Democratic AG nominee Destiny Wells focuses campaign on medical and workers’ rights
Democratic Attorney General nominee Destiny Wells on Tuesday said she would strengthen the state’s medical privacy protections, workers’ rights and the integrity of the state office if elected. She said her policy focuses have not changed since she launched her campaign in late 2023. Wells shared her priorities during a press conference three days after […] The post Democratic AG nominee Destiny Wells focuses campaign on medical and workers’ rights appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana agency recommends 60% reduction in Duke Energy proposed rate increase
After hearing from consumers, a state agency is coming out in opposition to Duke Energy's proposed rate increases. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is recommending a 60% reduction in Duke Energy's request, including no increase to the monthly residential customer service charge and a reduction in Duke Energy's authorized return on equity.
'No time for wimpy Republicans,' Indiana's Jim Banks tells RNC
MILWAUKEE ― By the time U.S. Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana took the stage during a prime-time slot at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday ― also his 45th birthday ― the audience's energy was starting to wear a little thin. But the Indiana delegation was with the Columbia City resident on every word as he sang former President Donald Trump's praises and said President Joe Biden has been "an embarrassment." ...
Three Tornadoes Confirmed In Northern Indiana From Monday’s Storms
ELKHART, Ind. (WISH) — The National Weather Service has confirmed at least three tornadoes hit northern Indiana early Tuesday morning including one that traveled through residential areas in Elkhart. A weak tornado hit Crown Point. The weather service officer in Chicago had not provided details by late Tuesday afternoon. A weak tornado with peak gusts […] The post Three Tornadoes Confirmed In Northern Indiana From Monday’s Storms appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana DNR Accepting Applications for Shooting Range Grants
The DNR Shooting Range Grant Program is accepting applications for the development of rifle, handgun, shotgun firing, and archery opportunities for public use. While growing up in southern Indiana, I always looked forward to trips to the shooting range. I started out at just seven years old with a simple single shot .22 rifle, before making my way up to a 12-gauge shotgun around the age of 11. Eventually, I was given the opportunity to fire a few different handguns. The hobby has stuck with me through the years, and I've since become fascinated with old military surplus rifles. I still make regular trips to the shooting range today.
Indiana governor's race: McCormick gains ground in fundraising but lags behind Mike Braun
Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick has made leaps in fundraising in recent months, though she still lags far behind her Republican opponent in the fall, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun. McCormick, whose endorsed running mate got the seal of approval from Democratic delegates last weekend, is heading into the fall campaign season with...
Sen. Young, others introduce bill to improve cybersecurity in health care
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – U.S. Senator Todd Young, among others, introduced the bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act to bolster the health care and public health sectors’ cybersecurity in light of recent cyberattacks. Officials from Sen. Young’s office say earlier this year, the health care sector faced a ransomware attack on the health payment platform Change Healthcare, which they […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files with state for Indiana ballot
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Third-party presidential candidate and controversial figure Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently has submitted enough signatures for the Indiana Election Division to certify his candidacy, meaning Kennedy will likely appear on the November ballot as an option for Hoosiers. The Indiana Election Division confirmed that Kennedy met the Monday deadline at […]
Deadline approaching for Indiana safe room program
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The deadline is approaching for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s safe room program. The initiative would reimburse up to 75% ($5,000 maximum) of safe room installations costs for 25 randomly picked applicants. The IDHS program was developed in 2015 to provide a rebate for the installation of safe rooms for Indiana […]
‘I’m not going without food’: Hoosiers burdened by medical debt call for change
(MIRROR INDY) — For the first time in months, Ronald Brady could buy toilet paper. In between his shifts as a warehouse worker at Walmart, the 60-year-old brought the rolls back to his home near Fountain Square. He walked past his used Hyundai Sonata, a car he spent years saving up for, only for it […]
New Castle man out on bail for child solicitation now arrested for child molestation
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A New Castle man who was already out of jail after being charged with child solicitation has been arrested a second time – now for child molestation. Dalton L. Armstrong, 29, was arrested in late April after police found evidence that he sent nude photographs to a 14-year-old girl and requested […]
Hagerstown man not taking anything for granted after 'Love Island USA'
FIJI — Wayne County residents have been getting on television a lot recently. First, it was Cambridge City's Dougherty Orchard featured on TLC's 90 Day Fiance. Then, it was Richmond waitress Amari Scott Keys earning her golden ticket to Hollywood on ABC's American Idol. Now, a Hagerstown native recently...
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