Beef Checkoff Program faces renewed scrutiny over funding and producer concerns

INDIANA – The mandatory Beef Checkoff program is facing renewed criticism after allocating over $25 million in producer funds to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…

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Lt. Governor proposes naming Indiana bridge in honor of Charlie Kirk

INDIANA – Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith announced that he is proposing to name a bridge in Indiana after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was…

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Over $500,000 in Urban Forestry Grants available in Indiana

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the availability of over $508,559 in grants to fund community and urban forestry projects…

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USDA to hold listening sessions on rural and federal veterinary workforces

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 28, 2025, Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the Rural Veterinary Action Plan, a bold strategy to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians…

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Weaver Popcorn and ISDA announce Inaugural Stewardship Award Winners

INDIANAPOLIS â€” The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing recently announced recipients of the inaugural Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing Stewardship award. Guernsey Farms,…

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FSSA relaunches Money Follows the Person

INDIANA – The Bureau of Disabilities Services is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Money Follows the Person. Indiana’s Money Follows the Person is…

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FDA to update acetaminophen label, citing link to neurological conditions like autism

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to change the product label for acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and other…

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FDA approves drug for cerebral folate deficiency, acknowledging link to autism, seizures

WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated the process to approve leucovorin calcium tablets for treating cerebral folate deficiency (CFD)….

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White House announces deal to sell TikTok to U.S. operations

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senior White House officials have announced a preliminary deal for an American investor group to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations, a move aimed at addressing…

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Lawrence County Jail implements improved digital system for inmate checks

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Jail is upgrading its inmate monitoring system, TimeKeep Systems Guard1. Sheriff Greg Day announced the change to the county commissioners…

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