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Breaking down barriers: Why Indiana's pain management policies inadvertently favor addiction
The Statehouse File - Indiana
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During my 30 years in the Indiana Senate, I witnessed numerous pieces of legislation aimed at toughening our drug policies and penalties. In my final years, I authored a series of bills that focused on assisting those struggling with addiction....
Fighting absenteeism: How Indiana educators are trying to rebuild school attendance
The Statehouse File - Indiana
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In 2020, Rochelle Muhammad, a Merrillville mother who worked the night shift to provide for her teenage son, received some unexpected mail. It was a summons to appear in court after her son was late to school too many times. "I felt attacked,” she...
The next session of Indiana 211 University is Wednesday, June 25
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025 INDIANA – The next session of Indiana 211 University is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, at 10 a.m. EDT Join the June 2025 session of Indiana 211 University, where we will delve into Region Three of the Indiana 211 call data, which...
What to know about Texas ending in-state tuition for students without legal status
Denton Record-Chronicle - Texas
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Texas is asking public colleges and universities to identify which of their students are living in the country illegally so they can start paying out-of-state tuition this upcoming fall. The change comes after the Trump administration demanded the...
More Indiana students could be held back next year. That makes summer school high stakes.
Chalkbeat
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. All hands were on deck at the PATH School at Stephen Foster School 67 on Monday....
‘I’ll eat when they eat’: Indiana pastors participate in nationwide fast for Gaza
United Church of Christ - Ohio
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June 24, 2025
“I’ll eat when they eat.” The Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals shared these words in an open letter to her Indiana state senators, urging them to use the United States’ influence to pressure Israel to allow adequate humanitarian aid into Gaza. Ofner-Seals,...
Why Is the DOJ Suing Washington Over Clergy Reporting Law?
KONA - Washington State
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June 24, 2025
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Washington state over a new law, Senate Bill 5375, which makes clergy members mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect, even when such information is disclosed in confession. The...
Braun announces statewide tuition freeze at Indiana’s public colleges and universities
The Herald Republican - Indiana
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Indiana’s 15 public colleges and universities will freeze in-state undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for the next two academic years, Gov. Mike Braun announced June 23. The Republican governor called the move a “historic” step toward making...
Teen with cancer defies odds, fulfills dream to join law enforcement agencies
WDRB - Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WBRB) -- Sheriffs across the country are recognizing 13-year-old Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel and his courageous battle against cancer. DJ was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given just five weeks to live, but he defied those odds and...
Indiana's 'free market' rental laws are rigged in favor of landlords Jay Chaudhary
Indianapolis Star - Indiana
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The most powerful lobbying force in Indiana that most people have never heard of is the various groups who lobby, with relentlessness and deep pockets, to keep landlord/tenant laws in the state wildly and disproportionately in favor of landlords....
Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospital supports valuable partnerships with Fighting Pretty and Laini Fluellen Charities
Valpo Life - Indiana
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June 24, 2025
The Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospitals allows women of Northwest Indiana to receive some of the most personalized, high-quality breast health evaluations in the Region. While the facility has a plethora of programs that can better the...
This Indiana Bird Pretends to Be Injured When Spotted
WKDQ 99.5 - Indiana
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June 24, 2025
I had heard of whip-poor-wills before, but I had no idea what they looked like or that they're native to the Hoosier State. These little birds are often heard, but rarely seen because they're experts at camouflage. According to the Indiana...
Indiana Governor Mike Braun makes bold move to help college students with rising debt
Fox News
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Truck driver Bri Loomis joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss her decision to pursue a blue collar career path as four-year college tuition continues to rise. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE - Indiana will freeze tuition...
Indianapolis man sentenced for possession of machine gun conversion devices
Hoosier State Today - Indiana
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June 23, 2025
John E. Childress Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana | Department of JusticeJohn E. Childress Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana | Department of Justice Q’Tez Laquan Ginn, a...
Slice of History returns to Indiana Historical Society
WISH 8 - Indiana
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June 24, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Looking for a way to learn about civics and an excuse to eat pizza? The Indiana Historical Society is hosting just that with its second annual Slice of History game night. Organizers say the night will be full of board games...
Ports of Indiana Selects Louis Dreyfus Company to Reopen International Agriculture Terminal at Burns Harbor Port
Grainnet
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June 24, 2025
The International Grain Terminal at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. PORTAGE, Ind. – Ports of Indiana has selected Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a leading global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, to operate the grain export facility at...
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[Audio] Solicitors General Insights: The Legal Frontlines in Iowa and Indiana — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
JD Supra - California
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June 24, 2025
In this episode of our special Regulatory Oversight: Solicitors General Insights series, Jeff Johnson is joined by Iowa Solicitor General Eric Wessan and Indiana Solicitor General James Barta to discuss their roles and responsibilities, as well as...
Governor Braun appoints new members to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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June 24, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Mike Braun announced nine appointments to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors. “I spent my life building a business here in Indiana, and I know that having an entrepreneurial,...
Jeffersonville council votes to stop fire territory amid concerns about new tax law
LPM - Kentucky
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June 24, 2025
Jeffersonville City Council members deliberated for around two hours at a special meeting Monday before they ultimately voted to stop a fire territory they approved earlier this year. The board voted 5-4 to rescind an ordinance that approved the...
Indiana law on requirements for teaching human sexuality in schools goes into effect July 1
WDRB - Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- July 1 is around the corner, meaning several new laws will go into effect across Indiana. One of those new laws centers on requirements for school districts teaching on topics like human sexuality or sexually-transmitted...