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Mortgage rates hit 7-month high as war in Iran rattles housing market
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. mortgage rates surged for the fifth consecutive week, reaching their highest point since September 2025 as the economic ripples of the…
CDC pauses testing for rabies and 30 other infectious diseases amid restructuring
ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially suspended diagnostic testing for 31 different infectious diseases, including rabies, mpox, and…
Indiana Bond Bank’s Fuel Budgeting Program delivers strong March payouts amid rising fuel costs
INDIANAPOLIS – Treasurer Daniel Elliott announced that participants in the Indiana Bond Bank’s Fuel Budgeting Program are expected to receive substantial payouts for the month of March,…
CMS announces substance access beneficiary engagement incentive
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is implementing the Substance Access Beneficiary Engagement Incentive, a new initiative focused on cost-effective care delivery…
Healthcare advisory committee focus areas and meeting schedule
WASHINGTON – A newly formed committee has outlined its primary areas of focus for its upcoming term, prioritizing policy solutions for chronic disease management and…
Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson and Planning & Transportation Director David Hittle to host Traveling Town Hall April 6
BLOOMINGTON – Mayor Kerry Thomson and City of Bloomington Planning & Transportation Director David Hittle invite residents to the next Traveling Town Hall on Monday,…
Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith encourages nominations for 2026 Golden Hoosier Award
INDIANA – Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith announced today that nominations are open for the 2026 Golden Hoosier Award, the state’s highest honor recognizing senior citizens…
Oolitic Town Council to hold closed executive session for economic development
OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council has announced an upcoming executive session scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The meeting is set to begin at…
Ivy Tech Bloomington contributes $86 million to regional economy
BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington adds $86.1 million in income to the regional economy or supports 1,324 jobs, according to a new economic impact report…
Census Data: U.S. same-sex households nearly double since 2005
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant shift in American demographics, showing that the number of same-sex couple households…
