December 11, 2023
State awarded federal funding to improve rail service to Chicago, expand to Louisville
The U.S. Department of Transportation is investing more than $8 billion into improvements and expansions of passenger rail service across the country.
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State tax collection slump continues
Indiana coffers took in about $1.37 billion worth of taxes in November, but remained below expectations for a second straight month this fiscal year, which began in July.
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LEAP water plan costs could fall to customers, utility watchdog cautions
The report comes amid growing skepticism of the state’s plan to supply water to a planned economic development project.
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Gubernatorial candidates discuss economic platforms, issues during a forum on Friday
Six candidates running for governor in Indiana discussed their running platforms and economic issues throughout the state at a forum on Friday.
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Program to plant trees in cities to combat extreme heat, flooding expands
Indiana University's Environmental Resilience Institute got a $5 million grant from the federal Inflation Reduction Act to help more cities build out their green infrastructure over the next five years.
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Purdue Airport will offer commercial flights to Chicago starting in 2024
Purdue University officials announced the school’s airport will begin hosting commercial flights starting in April 2024.
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Every Child Indiana initiative aims to boost statewide foster family recruitment
Nonprofits Hands of Hope and The Contingent, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Child Services, announced their new initiative Every Child Indiana Nov. 28.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2023
Judge rules for John Rust in lawsuit to get on U.S. Senate GOP primary ballot
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks might have an opponent on the ballot for next year's U.S. Senate primary after all, following a judge ruling in favor of southern Indiana egg farmer John Rust Thursday, in a lawsuit challenging the states ballot access law.
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Stage agency awards more than $6.8M to sexual assault survivor programs
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute awarded more than $6.8 million to more than two dozen organizations throughout the state through two separate grant programs.
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Holcomb defends LEAP pipeline, prepares for last legislative session
Gov. Eric Holcomb defended the timeline process for a water pipeline from Tippecanoe County to Boone County for a massive, high-tech development grounded by a multi-billion dollar investment from Eli Lilly.
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