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Impacts of new Indiana wetlands law on Saint Joseph River and local taxpayers
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- New development could threaten Hoosier wetlands. A new law that took effect Monday strips protections for Indiana wetlands by loosening regulations and opening up the opportunity for more development. Critics call it a recipe for flooding because these wetlands are natural protections for communities downstream.
Residents worry how Google data center air pollutants will impact health at IDEM public hearing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Monday, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or IDEM hosted a public hearing to discuss air quality concerns with the Google Data Center. The meeting is a step in the process of an application for the property to be approved that would allow backup...
Indiana State Fair Announces Final Set of 2024 Free Stage Concerts
Your paid admission into the Indiana State Fair allows you to see some really amazing musicians performing on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage. The second wave of musical acts was just announced by fair organizers. See them below. Beatles Tributes - Hard Day's Night (2pm) & Live and Let Die...
Winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana has a $1 million Powerball winner. A ticket sold in the Hoosier State matched five numbers but missed the Powerball for Saturday’s drawing. Someone bought it at Kendallville Finish Line located at 620 Professional Way in Kendallville. The winning numbers for the June 29 drawing were 26-51-54-61-69 with a Powerball of 25. […]
$2M to expand IU-led semiconductor workforce development in Indiana
A $2 million initiative will support the launch of new pilot programs at Indiana University to attract more women and other underrepresented populations to the semiconductor industry, a growing area of the U.S. economy of vital interest to Indiana’s future and national security. The project is part of the...
New Indiana law: 3rd graders must pass reading exam
(WISH) — About 1 in 5 third graders in Indiana are struggling to read, the state’s Department of Education says. Earlier this year, lawmakers banked on new legislation, which took effect Monday, to encourage more readers. In the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, third graders who don’t pass the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment exam […]
Affordable housing costs on the rise in Indiana
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A new report shows that affordable housing in Indiana is becoming less attainable. Hoosiers now need to made $22 per hour to afford a modest 2-bedroom apartment, a $3 increase from last year. According to Prosperity Indiana, the state’s top 20 occupations paid enough to afford housing 2 years ago, but now […]
Former USDA Secretary Johanns, Technology Showcase Featured at Ag Policy Summit
Indiana farmers have many challenges to manage during the growing season. While weather, weeds and insects are expected, changes in laws, rules and regulations can be just as important. The Indiana Ag Policy Summit is an annual policy-focused program presented by the Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Membership and Policy Committee (M&P)...
Know The Rules: Fireworks Laws For Hoosiers In Indiana
With Independence Day on the way, many of you will be heading outside with family and friends for cookouts and fireworks, but when can you legally light off your fireworks?. Fireworks are an American tradition when it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, and while they certainly can be fun, they are still explosives that pose a serious threat to the safety of yourself, others, and surrounding personal property. Because of the potential for danger, there are laws governing when and where you can set off your July 4th fireworks.
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