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July 3, 2025

Faith leaders protest federal tax, spending cut bill outside U.S. Sen. Todd Young's office

Faith leaders held a funeral service Thursday for those they say are "marked for death" by the federal tax and spending cut bill.

July 2, 2025

Some new Indiana laws don't take effect for months

While the vast majority of new laws passed each year take effect on July 1, some measures go into effect much later.

July 1, 2025

Vast majority of new laws passed by Indiana General Assembly take effect July 1

The vast majority of new laws passed by the Indiana General Assembly this year take effect July 1.

Public Affairs

July 2, 2025

Child care alliance to host education events targeted at lawmakers, community members

Lack of affordable and accessible child care affects thousands of Hoosier families. And according to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, child care issues cost the state more than $1 billion in tax revenue each year. One advocacy group is working to increase child care access across the state.

Advocates celebrate new law allowing foster youth, emancipated minors to open bank accounts

June 30, 2025

Gov. Mike Braun says tolling needs to be an option for Indiana's road funding future

June 30, 2025

Indiana Department of Child Services undergoes 'transformational' reorganization

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Day before Fourth of July, 94 people became U.S. citizens in Indianapolis

In downtown Indianapolis Thursday, just as the country turns to celebrate its 249th birthday, ninety-four people from 33 countries officially became U.S. citizens.

Local News / July 3, 2025

Thriving Nonprofits initiative identifies first cohort of organizations

The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability announced recipients of its new Thriving Nonprofits program, designed to help local nonprofits reduce operating costs by improving energy efficiency.