New Indiana law eases cigar sales and creates opportunities for designated smoking rooms

INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun’s recent signing of HEA 1468 introduces significant changes for tobacco sales certificate holders and certain alcoholic beverage permittees in Indiana,…

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Up to $100K available from IDEM Community Recycling Grant Program

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) today announced the availability of grant funding for recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and…

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Attorney General Todd Rokita secures protections for Hoosiers’ DNA amid 23andMe bankruptcy 

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita continued his leadership in the fight to hold tech companies accountable for consumer privacy today, announcing that the entity…

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New laws for Indiana

INDIANA –  In July, several new laws will take effect in Indiana. State Reps. Chris May (R-Bedford) and Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) highlight a few…

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Anah Hewetson Gouty sworn in as juvenile magistrate of the Lawrence Circuit Court

BEDFORD — The Lawrence Circuit Court is proud to announce the swearing-in of Anah Hewetson Gouty as the Juvenile Magistrate of the court, marking a…

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Governor Braun to serve as Parade Marshal for Linton Freedom Festival

LINTON — Indiana Governor Mike Braun is set to lead the 119th Annual Linton Freedom Festival Parade as its Parade Marshal this Friday, July 4th….

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The City of Bloomington opens applications for $150,000 in Violence Reduction Grants

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Community and Family Resources Department is now accepting applications for its 2025 Violence Reduction Grants program, an initiative that supports…

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Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs launches innovative web-based data transparency portal

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) proudly announces the launch of its new Web-Based Data Transparency Portal, designed to enhance public access…

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Lawrence County accelerates bridge repairs

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder is actively working to address critical bridge repairs and persistent flooding issues across the county. Today, the…

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Lawrence County Jail Commissary supports Sheriff’s operations without taxpayer funds

BEDFORD – Lawrence County commissioners were presented with a detailed commissary report on Tuesday morning, highlighting the significant revenue generated from inmate purchases that directly supports…

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