Government
Bedford navigates trade shifts with resilience and industry strength
BEDFORD—Tariffs enacted during the Trump administration have introduced new dynamics to the economic landscape of Bedford, Indiana, a community deeply rooted in manufacturing and agriculture….
Lawrence County Council to hold special meeting April 30
BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at the Lawrence County Courthouse, 916 15th…
Indiana Broadband Office announces preliminary awardees for first round of BEAD Funding
INDIANA – The Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) has preliminarily awarded Round 1 subgrantees of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, covering over 90,000 locations,…
Social Security introduces secure digital access to Social Security numbers
INDIANA – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for Social Security account holders by introducing secure digital access…
Stephen Evangelista appointed Deputy Commissioner for Operations at the Social Security Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the appointment of Stephen Evangelista as the Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Operations. In this…
City of Bedford Historic Review Board will meet April 28
BEDFORD- The City of Bedford Historic Review Board will meet on Monday, April 28th at 4:00 p.m. at the City Concourse located at 1402 H…
Governor Mike Braun delivers on Freedom and Opportunity Agenda in 2025 legislative session
INDIANAPOLIS— Governor Mike Braun issued the following statement about the 2025 legislative session and delivering on his Freedom and Opportunity Agenda. “As the 2025 legislative…
Bedford ramps up spring efforts to combat storm water pollution
BEDFORD—With spring in full swing, the City of Bedford is urging residents to take action against stormwater pollution by addressing common sources of illicit discharge…
Indiana eyes tobacco tax hike to tackle $2.4 Billion budget gap
INDIANA– Facing a significant $2.4 billion budget shortfall, Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to tax tobacco products heavily. Republican leaders, who previously…
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates – Indiana urges Governor to veto Anti-Science Education Bill
INDIANAPOLIS— Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates Indiana (PPAA-IN) is calling on Governor Mike Braun to veto Senate Bill 442, warning that the measure threatens students’ health, weakens science instruction,…
