Government
SNAP benefit changes won’t affect North Lawrence students’ free school meals
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) assures parents and guardians that the potential end of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, effective November 1, 2025,…
FDA moves to slash drug costs by streamlining biosimilar approvals
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced significant policy changes on Wednesday aimed at accelerating the approval of biosimilars—the cheaper, “generic” alternatives to…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration final Commission seeks nominations for 2026 Legacy Award
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission, a resident-led advisory body, is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King…
Governor Braun establishes a task force to make Indiana a national drone leader
STATEWIDE—Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order on Wednesday establishing the Indiana Initiative for Drone Dominance Task Force to position the state as a…
New Monroe County Jail plan halted after council rejects land purchase
MONROE CO. — The controversial, multi-million-dollar plan for a new Monroe County jail and justice center has been put on hold indefinitely after the County…
Lawrence County Council schedules special meeting for salary ordinance and hiring approval
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Council has announced a special meeting to address key administrative and financial matters, including the final approval of next year’s…
Indiana BMV branches to close for Veterans Day
INDIANA — The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has announced that all branch locations across the state will be closed on Monday, November 10,…
FEMA grant to distribute weather radios, boosting Indiana’s storm preparedness
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has secured a significant federal grant to improve the state’s severe weather preparedness. The department has…
Gov. Mike Braun calls for special session on redistricting, tax compliance
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun has officially called for a special legislative session to convene next week to address congressional redistricting and specific tax issues….
U.S. Postal Service ready for 2025 holiday season after $20 billion modernization effort
INDIANA—The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is declaring itself more than ready for the 2025 holiday season, citing a $20 billion investment over the past four…
