June 12, 2024
Report: Biofuel plants release nearly as much hazardous air pollution as oil
The United States’ pivot to biofuels is releasing large amounts of hazardous air pollution into largely rural communities, according to a new report. The Environmental Integrity Project is calling for the end of biofuel subsidies and improved regulations of the industry’s emissions.
Read MoreJune 12, 2024
Budget committee approves nearly $100M more for LEAP district, including 1,400 new acres
The State Budget Committee approved nearly $100 million more for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s controversial LEAP district in central Indiana.
Read MoreJune 11, 2024
Second Bloomington Starbucks location files to unionize, joins 17 nationwide last week
Conversation surrounding forming a union at the Indiana Avenue Starbucks location have been going on for nearly two years, that's according to one of the store's barista's Sophie Lee.
Read MoreJune 11, 2024
Pornography websites sue Indiana over new law requiring stricter age verification
A group of pornography website operators are suing the state of Indiana over a new law that requires stricter age verification for sites that have adult content.
Read MoreJune 10, 2024
Indiana is middle of the pack in the U.S. for overall child well-being
Indiana ranks in the bottom half of all 50 states for child well-being. That’s according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s national Kids Count Data Book, unveiled Monday.
Read MoreJune 7, 2024
How can industries across the state be held accountable for emissions and pollution?
How can industries across the state be tested and held accountable for pollution and emissions? One member of our audience inspired this question.
Read MoreJune 6, 2024
Can debates in governor's race have an impact on the campaign?
Indiana’s three candidates for governor — Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater — agreed this week to at least one televised debate this fall, while another is still being negotiated.
Read MoreJune 5, 2024
New program to lower child care costs for northeast Indiana workers
New program to lower child care costs for northeast Indiana workers. For every 100 job openings in Indiana, there are only 72 workers available to fill those roles — that’s according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreJune 4, 2024
West Lafayette city council votes down resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The West Lafayette city council this week voted down a resolution calling for a bilateral ceasefire in Gaza.
Read MoreJune 3, 2024
Rokita threatens local communities with lawsuits over alleged 'sanctuary city' policies
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is threatening to sue three cities and a county for what he claims are violations of the states ban on sanctuary cities.
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