June 1, 2023
Indiana Black Caucus to host town halls to educate, learn from citizens
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus will hold a series of town halls around the state, meant to help lawmakers both educate and learn from citizens.
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
Indianapolis man gets 30 years for fatal 2020 shooting of mail carrier
An Indianapolis man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
Southern Indiana Pride Festival returns to Jeffersonville this weekend
The Southern Indiana Pride Festival returns to downtown Jeffersonville this weekend. Event founder Evan Stoner said its meant to promote the area as a place where kindness and diversity thrive.
Read MoreMay 31, 2023
New law will require welders to be certified to work on public projects in Indiana
Not all welding work requires a certification. Nationally, nearly 50 percent of welders are not required to have any minimum education. But, a new state law will require certifications for welders working on public construction projects.
Read MoreMay 31, 2023
State Rep. Jim Lucas arrested for driving while intoxicated, leaving scene of crash
Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) was booked into a southern Indiana county jail early Wednesday morning for operating while intoxicated.
Read MoreMay 31, 2023
Mike Pence to launch campaign for president in Iowa June 7
Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week, adding another candidate to the growing GOP field and putting him in direct competition with his former boss.
Read MoreMay 30, 2023
Lottery officials still don't plan to lobby lawmakers to allow online games
Hoosier Lottery officials say providing online options to play makes sense for the long-term sustainability of the lottery. But the lottery still wont take an active role in urging lawmakers to make those online options available.
Read MoreMay 30, 2023
Indiana State Bar Association expands accessibility for pro bono work with new site
The Indiana State Bar Association is providing a new website for Hoosier attorneys, paralegals and staff to do pro bono work.
Read MoreMay 30, 2023
State retests midsize Indiana drinking water utilities for PFAS, 10 have unhealthy levels
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has now identified 19 drinking water utilities that have levels of PFAS above federal health guidelines.
Read MoreMay 29, 2023
Gas tax, electric and hybrid fee increases coming soon
Indiana's sales tax on gasoline will largely hold steady next month, increasing by just $0.001. But there's a bigger gas tax increase coming in July and, thanks to new legislation, several more Julys to come.
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