Senator Banks urges Trump Administration agencies to reclaim taxpayer benefits distributed to sponsored immigrants

 WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Trump administration officials urging agencies to recoup millions in taxpayer benefits paid to sponsored immigrants. Read…

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NumbersUSA awards Senator Banks a perfect 100% on immigration reduction

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NumbersUSA ranked Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) with a perfect 100% on its Immigration-Reduction Grade Scale. This score is based on his voting record and…

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Indiana’s fiscal discipline delivers $676M surplus, low debt and AAA credit, Comptroller Nieshalla reports

STATEHOUSE – State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla today released the 2025 State of Indiana’s Financial Report, summarizing key findings from the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the official accounting of…

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Bedford woman facing multiple charges after standoff at J Street residence

BEDFORD — A welfare check for a local woman turned into a criminal investigation and an emergency detention on January 19, after Bedford Police officers…

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Deadline to file a declaration of candidacy for the 2026 primary nomination is Friday, at Noon

LAWRENCE CO. — Lawrence County election officials have issued a final reminder that the deadline to file a declaration of candidacy for the 2026 primary…

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Indiana Wesleyan University to open center for Faith and Learning Feb. 6 with ribbon-cutting ceremony

MARION — Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) will formally open its new Center for Faith and Learning with a public open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The…

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Irving LeVine, Indiana’s oldest living WWII veteran turns 104

EVANSVILLE — A local hero and a living piece of American history celebrated a rare milestone Wednesday as Irving LeVine, now recognized as one of…

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U.S. beef supply crisis deepens as cattle herd hits 75-year low

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American cattle industry has reached a historic inflection point. According to a biannual report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

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Expressing emotions in a healthy way

INDIANA – When working with teens and discussing emotions, I often give an analogy of sand in a jar. In this analogy, the sand is…

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Monroe County Democrats seek delegates and Precinct Chairs for 2026 Convention

BLOOMINGTON — The clock is ticking for Monroe County residents looking to take an active leadership role in the Indiana Democratic Party. The Monroe County…

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