Government
President Trump to sign an executive order today to shut down the U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Thursday directing the U.S. Education Department to develop a plan for its shutdown,…
Bedford Firefighter Matthew Wronowicz officially promoted to lieutentant
BEDFORD— The Bedford Board of Works and Safety unanimously approved firefighter Matt Wronowicz’s permanent status as a lieutenant during its meeting at the StoneGate Arts…
Indiana House Committee passes bill on criminal trespass
INDIANA—The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has approved Senate Bill 219, a bill relating to criminal trespass. The bill, authored by Senator Bill Clark…
Washington Post Office to handle Loogootee PO Box Mail during temporary closure
LOOGOOTEE—Due to the temporary closure of the Loogootee Post Office, Loogootee residents who use post office boxes will need to pick up their mail at…
Thousands of unredacted JFK assassination documents released
DALLAS — In a move that could shed new light on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the U.S. National Archives and Records…
Social Security strengthens identity proofing requirements and expedites direct deposit changes to one day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing more substantial identity verification…
Indiana Senate Committee advances bill clarifying safe haven infant age and foster youth definitions
INDIANA – The Indiana Senate Family and Children Services Committee has unanimously passed House Bill 1099, which clarifies the age limit for safe haven infants…
Indiana House Committee advances bill streamlining warrant procedures
INDIANA—The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has approved Senate Bill 159, a measure designed to modernize and clarify procedures for obtaining warrants. The…
Planned Parenthood Alliance: Controversial resolution funds anti-abortion centers amid hospital woes
INDIANAPOLIS – While Indiana hospitals face closure, lawmakers are advancing Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 to legitimize anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs) and justify sending them even more taxpayer dollars. Instead…
Indiana House Committee advances bill requiring DNA samples at felony arrest
INDIANA – The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has unanimously passed Senate Bill 120, which mandates DNA sample collection from individuals arrested for…
