Oil refineries emit benzene a chemical that can cause cancer and other health problems. From 2018 to 2021, 25 oil refineries in the U.S. had high levels of benzene at their fence lines for more than two weeks after the plants should have taken action to lower them.

Sen. John Crane (R-Avon) became the first lawmaker this cycle to announce he wont run for reelection next year.

How does housing affordability affect options for those who were formerly incarcerated? Several members of our audience inspired this question.

Union staff at a northwest Indiana nursing home might strike over their first contract. The workers and Teamsters Local 135 allege Brickyard Healthcare refuses to negotiate on more affordable health insurance. Workers tried to drum up community support on Thursday by distributing fliers outside the Terrace Care Center Nursing Home in LaPorte.

A recent study from the National Council on Teacher Quality suggests Indiana could do more to attract and retain a diverse teacher workforce. However, some state legislators said hiring and retaining diverse teachers has not been a high priority for the state.

If General Motors, Stellantis and Ford dont offer contracts that satisfy enough United Auto Workers union demands by Sept. 14, thousands of workers in Indiana and nationally will walk off the job. A strike could cost the companies, the national economy and the workers a lot of money.

As of late August, toxic PFAS has been found at levels above federal health guidelines in the treated drinking water at six more large utilities in Indiana. That includes utilities serving the cities of East Chicago, Madison and Ramsey as well as Lake, Jackson and Johnson counties.

Does Indiana law unconstitutionally limit corporate campaign contributions? Thats the question the Indiana Supreme Court is weighing, at the request of a federal appeals court.

What rights do renters have when management companies change hands? One listener from La Porte was curious.

The Holcomb administration this week unveiled the details of READI 2.0, the second round of economic development funding for regions around the state.