Government
Environmental group sues Indiana agency over coal ash wastewater permit
MARTINSVILLE – The Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) has filed a lawsuit in Morgan County Court against the Indiana Office of Administrative Law Proceedings (OALP), challenging…
Indiana bill seeks stiffer penalties for driving without a license causing death
INDIANA – The Indiana Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee has advanced House Bill 1114, which aims to increase penalties for individuals who drive without…
Boosting reading, math scores
INDIANA—The National Assessment of Educational Progress recently ranked Indiana sixth in the nation for reading proficiency. State Representatives Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) and Jake Teshka (R—North…
IHCDA launches crowdfunding campaign for Farms to Friends Farm Stand
PAOLI– Paoli will soon provide greater access to fresh food if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $6,000 by May 10, 2025. If successful, the…
Indiana Senate Committee passes bill expanding landlord rights in emergency possession cases
INDIANA—The Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee has approved House Bill 1115, a measure that would broaden the circumstances under which landlords can seek emergency possession of…
Indiana bill seeks to update language and protect professionals in child abuse cases
INDIANA – The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has advanced Senate Bill 326, a measure aimed at updating legal terminology and providing protections…
“A win for farmers” — Governor Braun signs Freedom & Opportunity Bill HEA 1149 into law
INDIANAPOLIS—On Tuesday, Governor Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1149 into law. This bill helps Hoosier farmers by creating a new online portal, giving them…
Oolitic Town Council to hold Executive Session regarding commercial prospects
OOLITIC– The Oolitic Town Council has announced that it will convene an Executive Session on Thursday, March 27, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take…
Senator Banks introduces the College Employment Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the College Employment Accountability Act. This legislation ensures that federally funded colleges and universities comply with the Immigration…
Bedford Board of Zoning Appeals approves firearm repair business permit
BEDFORD— The Bedford Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a special exception permit for a resident in the 1000 block of N…
