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Indiana Leads Nation in Powerball Jackpot Wins
Since Powerball began in 1992, the Hoosier State has been home to 39 jackpot wins—the most in the entire United States. It’s fun to sit and dream about what life would be like if you won a multi-million dollar lottery jackpot. For me, I’d probably start by paying off all my debts before taking a lavish worldwide vacation. Upon returning to the United States, I’d likely buy a nice house on a large piece of land and might even start a small barbecue joint. I’d probably continue my radio career in some capacity as well. That said, I’m no lottery winner, but that could always change for me—or you—if you live in the state of Indiana.
Indiana divests public pensions from China
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with State Representative Tim O’Brien’s office say the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) recently completed divesting $1.2 billion in investments from Chinese government-controlled entities. Rep. O’Brien says Indiana was the first state to pass legislation mandating divestment from entities controlled by the People’s Republic of China or Chinese Communist Party. […]
Get ready for sweater season: The official start of fall almost two weeks away 🍏🍁
You may be wondering, "Is it fall yet?" While the answer is still no, we are getting closer to pumpkin patch and hayride season. We are now less than two weeks out from the official first day of fall. ...
Cities are pitching their own tax reform agendas
The momentum is clear: property taxes are a top issue in this election cycle and will almost certainly be addressed in some way in the 2025 legislative session. That’s why cities and towns are coming to the table now. Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (AIM) is touting three areas in the discussion its members can find common […]
Indiana suicide crisis hotline calls double in 2 years
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — When Indiana launched its 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number in July 2022, it received 3,700 calls that month. In July 2024, the lifeline received 7,700 calls. That number isn’t uncommon. According to the state’s Director of Behavioral Health Crisis Care Kara Biro, the lifeline now routinely receives about 7,000 calls monthly, […]
Indiana State Rep. proposes to rename portion of U.S. 31 after fallen state trooper
INDIANAPOLIS –An Indiana State Representative from Whiteland wants to rename a section of highway after an Indiana State Police trooper who was struck and killed in 2023. According to a news release, Indiana State Rep. Michelle Davis, R-Whiteland, presented a proposal during the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation meeting to rename a section […]
Provider of free legal aid services awarded $1.65 million grant
COLUMBUS Ind. (The Republic) — A provider of pro-bono legal services with an office in Columbus has announced that it received $1.65 million grant to provide legal assistance in civil cases to low-income Hoosiers. Pro Bono Indiana Inc., which has several local offices throughout the state, including River Valley Legal Aid in Columbus, said that […]
Arguments on Indiana terminated pregnancy report lawsuit dismissal to be heard Friday
An anti-abortion group is suing the Indiana Department of Health over its decision to stop sharing individual terminated pregnancy reports which the group says violates Indiana’s public records law. The state argues the reports fit the definition of medical records, which are exempt.
Indiana Supreme Court weighs expunged arrest in officer’s disciplinary case
Legal counsel for an Indiana police officer who was arrested — but later had a drunk driving charge dropped and his record expunged — argued before the state supreme court on Thursday that pending disciplinary action related to the incident should not be allowed to move forward. The state’s law enforcement board responsible for handling […]
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