Government
Senator Banks leads Indiana Delegation visit with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) led a delegation of Indiana agriculture leaders in a meeting with President Trump’s United States Department of Agriculture…
Federal funding pulled for Heidelberg Materials’ Carbon Capture Project
MITCHELL – Fourteen months after being awarded up to $500 million in federal funds, Heidelberg Materials’ carbon capture project in Mitchell has lost its funding…
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission to meet June 12th
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting on Thursday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place…
Senators Banks, Blumenthal introduce legislation to streamline Veterans’ Benefits Appeals process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced the Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would provide the Board of Veterans’…
Reminder: $50K-$500K recycling grants due June 18th
INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is reminding eligible entities that applications for the Recycling Market Development Grants are due by June 18, just…
Indiana slashes state-funded preschool enrollment by more than half, cuts reimbursement rates
INDIANA – Indiana’s state-funded preschool program, On My Way Pre-K, will drastically reduce its available seats to 2,500 children for the upcoming school year, less…
Washington County at risk of losing $1.8 million grant over paving contract award
WASHINGTON CO. – The Washington County Commissioners are facing potential loss of a $1.8 million Community Crossing Grant and future grant eligibility after awarding a…
Bedford launches Hometown Heroes banner program to honor military service members
BEDFORD—The City of Bedford has announced the unveiling of its Hometown Heroes Banner Program, honoring Lawrence County’s active-duty military personnel and veterans. Community members are…
IRS payment system delays cause panic for taxpayers, thousands report incorrect bills
WASHINGTON D.C. — Thousands of taxpayers who paid their federal taxes by the April 15 deadline are now receiving erroneous notices claiming they still owe…
Free summer meal program underway for Lawrence County children
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools, in partnership with Chartwells, has officially launched its 2025 Summer Food Service Program, offering free take-home meals for all…
