Government
Oolitic proposes increases to utility rates; Public Hearing set for April 29
OOLITIC — Facing a significant financial shortfall and nearly 15 years of stagnant rates, the Oolitic Town Council has announced proposed price hikes for sewer,…
IDEM’s Dr. Jessica Weir among four Hoosiers appointed to Federal Science Advisory Board
INDIANAPOLIS – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week announced the selection of Dr. Jessica (Jit) Weir to serve on the national Science Advisory Board…
ISDA seeking delegates to vote in District 4 State Fair Board election
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is seeking delegates to vote in the District 4 election for the District 4 nominee to the Indiana…
Banks calls on Federal Trade Commission to probe abortion drug companies over alleged deceptive safety claims
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission Chairman, Andrew Ferguson, urging the Commission to investigate abortion drug companies for allegedly pushing misleading safety claims about their products and…
Nearly 30 items recalled in March: Attorney General Todd Rokita alerts Hoosiers to hazardous products
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita alerted Hoosiers to nearly 30 recalled products during the month of March. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission listed recalled items in multiple areas,…
Celebrating Student Literacy
INDIANA – More than 400 Hoosier schools were recently honored at the Statehouse for achieving a 95% or higher passage rate on the 2025 IREAD…
Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith announces funding for student-led design lab at Indian Creek High School
TRAFALGAR – Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith has announced that Indian Creek Senior High School is an award recipient of the 2026 NLGA Lt. Governors’…
Jasonville water system on the mend after two years of crippling disasters
JASONVILLE — After nearly two years of infrastructure failures, including two devastating fires, Jasonville city leaders announced this week that the local water system is…
ACLU issues ultimatum to Monroe County: Build new jail or face federal lawsuit
BLOOMINGTON — After 18 years of legal maneuvering and stalled construction plans, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has effectively ended Monroe County’s ability to…
Senator Banks delivers remarks at Whitley County Historical Society Banquet; Unveils Congressman Jim Banks Exhibit
COLUMBIA CITY – Saturday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks at the Whitley County Historical Society Annual Banquet. Shortly after, he officially unveiled the Congressman Jim Banks Exhibit at…
