Government
Houchin introduces bipartisan bill to hold colleges accountable for student debt
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) introduced H.R. 8009, the Student Protection and Success Act, legislation aimed at increasing accountability for institutions of higher education, improving student loan repayment…
USDA promotes new, voluntary “Product of USA” label
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, on National Agriculture Day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to inform…
Governor Braun invests in public safety; Delivers long-overdue justice
INDIANA – Thanks to targeted investments in technology and law enforcement support under Governor Mike Braun, the Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit and Forensic Services Division…
Banks’ Tyler’s Law passes United States Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Tyler’s Law, a bill introduced in 2025 by Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) passed the Senate unanimously. This bill directs the U.S. Department of Health…
Restoration requested for iconic Lawrence County Bison before National 250th Celebration
BEDFORD — A beloved piece of Lawrence County public art is in need of a makeover before the nation’s 250th birthday. Brad Bough, Vice President…
Eric Koch named most effective state senator
STATEHOUSE — State Senator Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was named the most effective Senate lawmaker of the 123rd General Assembly according to a recent study, with 17 of his 22 bills becoming…
Lawrence County Commissioners pass resolution to secure Rural Transit funding for 2027
LAWRENCE COUNTY — During their Tuesday morning meeting at the Lawrence County Courthouse, the Lawrence County Commissioners officially paved the way for continued public transportation…
Shawswick VFD and Fire Territory to seek Federal Grant for electric response truck
BEDFORD — The Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department and the Lawrence County Fire Territory are going green to save green. During Tuesday morning’s Lawrence County Commissioners…
Digital surge and community impact highlighted in Bedford Public Library annual report
BEDFORD — During Tuesday morning’s Lawrence County Commissioners meeting, Nathan Watson, Director of the Bedford Public Library, presented the institution’s 2025 annual report, painting a…
Hoosiers: “Bring Your Utility Bills” to Statewide Affordability Tour
INDIANA — In an unprecedented move for Indiana’s typically understated energy regulators, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) is hitting the road to hear directly…
