August 11, 2025
Factories are losing immigrant workers, stressing those who remain
Trump campaigned on helping American workers through his immigration policies. Now that he's revoked work authorization for thousands of immigrants, those left behind are feeling taxed by their absence.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2025
EPA cuts funding for lower-income solar program, including more than $117 million for Indiana
Lower-income Hoosiers are more likely to live in older, less energy-efficient homes that use more power. Advocates say putting solar on these homes lowers their energy bills and reduces the need for more power plants — which all electric utility customers pay for.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun says federal government should reimburse Indiana for its help to deport people
Gov. Mike Braun said he wants the federal government to reimburse Indiana for any costs related to state personnel helping enforce federal immigration laws.
Read MoreAugust 7, 2025
JD Vance discusses redistricting in meeting with Braun and Indiana GOP leaders, Democrats rally against
Vice President J.D. Vance met with Gov. Mike Braun and Republican state legislative leaders Thursday to discuss redrawing Indiana's congressional district lines to benefit Republicans.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2025
No new construction: Feds to use 1k empty Indiana prison beds to house immigration detainees
News of the co-called “Speedway Slammer” is roiling Indiana, with confusion over a plan to house up to 1,000 immigrants in the Hoosier State.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2025
36 new electric vehicle charging stations coming to Indiana
Half of them will be at places like gas stations and shopping centers along major highways and can charge in as little as 20 minutes. The other half can take hours. Those will be at places like city buildings, parks, and attractions like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Children's Museum.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2025
JD Vance to meet with Gov. Braun amid national redistricting push
Gov. Mike Braun said any conversation on redrawing Indiana congressional maps is exploratory, as national GOP redistricting efforts gain momentum.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2025
Randolph County judge facing disciplinary charges
A Randolph County judge is facing 11 disciplinary charges from a state commission for not performing his job duties and failing to supervise his staff. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, he’s presided over the court since 2021.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2025
Indiana BMV rolls out 'blackout plate'
If you're a fan of the matte black look for your car, Indiana now offers a license plate to keep that slick look going.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2025
Northwest Indiana advocates sue EPA for delaying steel pollution standards
The standards set by the Biden administration aim to address a kind of pollution that isn't being controlled right now — leaks of toxic heavy metals and fine particles that don't come from a single point like a smoke stack. This pollution puts people living nearby at a greater risk for lung and heart problems as well as certain cancers.
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