Hoosier Health Shift: Indiana tobacco tax hike Triggers Massive Drop in Cigarette and e-cigarette Sales

INDIANA — A newly released policy analysis reveals that Indiana’s 2025 tobacco tax hike has successfully driven down tobacco and nicotine consumption across the state….

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Gov. Braun highlights Indiana’s strong workforce readiness pathways 

VALPARAISO – Indiana Governor Mike Braun visited and toured Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso campus to discuss the resources dedicated toward advancing Indiana’s strong workforce readiness pathways…

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Bedford Historic Review Board reschedules Regular meeting due to Memorial Day holiday

BEDFORD — In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Bedford has announced a temporary scheduling shift for local government proceedings. Because all…

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Indiana Unclaimed turns fast lap by returning $56 million in first four months of 2026 

INDIANA – As of May 18, Attorney General Todd Rokita’s Unclaimed Property Division has returned more than $56 million to rightful owners, raising the realistic possibility of setting a new winning pace in…

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Governor Braun urges precautions to prevent drowning ahead of Memorial Day weekend

INDIANA – With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer, Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Health urge Hoosier families to prioritize…

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City of Bloomington’s GIS Team receives 2026 Excellence in GIS Award

BLOOMINGTON — The City of Bloomington Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team has been awarded the Indiana Geographic Information Council’s (IGIC) 2026 Excellence in GIS –…

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Gov. Braun strengthens public safety and Indiana’s defense economy

INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed House Enrolled Act 1343 and House Enrolled Act 1268, two new laws that strengthen Indiana’s public safety readiness,…

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Senator Banks calls on Department of Justice to enforce federal obscenity laws and protect children online

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche calling for the enforcement of federal obscenity laws and increased protections for children online. See…

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State Bureau of Disabilities Services announces informational webinars ahead of waiver case management transition

INDIANAPOLIS — The Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS) will host two virtual informational webinars for individuals and families to detail upcoming statewide changes to waiver…

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A new era for a Bedford tradition: Limestone Festival gets major 2026 makeover

BEDFORD — A long-standing summer tradition in Lawrence County is getting a major makeover. Organizers of the Limestone Heritage Festival have announced sweeping changes designed…

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