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Rep. Baird receives summer study committee appointments
Banner Graphic - Indiana
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State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently received appointments to serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Environmental Affairs, chair of the State Fair Advisory Committee and as a member of the Interim Study Committee on...
Nearly 300 Hoosiers tell IDEM: Don’t roll back Indiana’s environmental protections
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Conservation Voters today submitted 284 signatures on a letter to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) urging the agency to uphold clean air and water protections in the face of a...
The 2025 Top State for Business – North Carolina Continues Its Dominant Run
Global Trade - Texas
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July 16, 2025
For the third time in four years, the Tar Heel State picks up the CNBC annual “America’s Top States for Business” crown. Read also: How Small Businesses Secure Global Trade Financing in 2025 North Carolina Texas Florida Virginia Ohio Michigan...
'Dads to doulas' program expands to Indiana to address Black infant, maternal mortality rates
WBAA Public Radio - Indiana
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July 8, 2025
Both in Indiana and nationally, Black infants and pregnant people continue to die at the highest rate. A community organization is expanding a program to Indiana meant to address those significant health disparities. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield...
Indiana DNR: Owen County man sought for theft and illegal harvest of ginseng
WISH 8 - Indiana
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July 4, 2025
SPENCER, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers are seeking help in locating a Spencer man who is sought on preliminary charges of theft and illegal harvest of ginseng. Conservation officers were...
Rep. Errington pushes for a sustainable and safer approach to lithium battery waste
The Statehouse File - Indiana
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In cities like Fort Wayne and Muncie, improperly disposed lithium batteries have sparked fires in garbage trucks and solid waste facilities. This has inspired Rep. Sue Errington to enter the “research phase” of authoring legislation that focuses...
Universal School Vouchers Approved in Indiana
WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana
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July 8, 2025
Source: (Photo: Eric Berman/WIBC) INDIANAPOLIS — Starting in the 2026–27 school year, Indiana’s school voucher program will become universal, meaning most families—regardless of income—will qualify for help paying private school tuition....
'Outrageous': IndyGo riders protest 57% fare hike as final vote nears
Indianapolis Star - Indiana
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Amid dwindling fare revenue, IndyGo is trying to increase bus fares by 57% with an August vote. That's a problem for the typical rider, who earns less than $25,000 a year. IndyGo officials say they're proposing the first fare increase since 2009...
Environmental agencies, advocates respond to Braun executive orders
WISH 8 - Indiana
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July 3, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) –The Indiana Department of Environmental Management identified a handful of regulations that could clash with a gubernatorial order to eliminate “unduly burdensome” or costly rules, though nearly all of...
Governor Bruan identifies environmental regulations to be revisited or rescinded
The Liberty Herald - Indiana
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July 7, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management released a report identifying regulations to be changed or rescinded to “support business development, job creation, and economic growth, while also striving...
Indiana HB1275 opens the doors for family-friendly brewery
ABC 57 News - Indiana
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ELKHART, Ind. -- In accordance with Indiana HB 1275, which went into effect July 1., a local spot, Westwind Brewery Co. is allowing minors, accompanied by a family member or guardian over 21, inside. The changes allow the family-friendly...
Youth gun access sparks concern following mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis
WRTV - Indiana
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July 7, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — Access to firearms for children remains a pressing issue, highlighted by the recent mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis that left two teenagers dead and five others injured, all under the age of 21. Four teens, aged 13, 15, 16,...
Environmental regulations under review after Gov. Braun’s order
Indianapolis Star - Indiana
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The state agency charged with protecting Indiana's environment and Hoosiers from industrial pollution completed its first step to “reduce excessive environmental regulation” and fulfill obligations imposed by Gov. Mike Braun. Braun issued an...
Indiana youths explore careers, build confidence at Kids College summer program
Indiana University Indianapolis
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Indiana University Kids College Click to view slideshow Indiana University Kids College Previous image» Campers at IU Indianapolis Kids College present their posters at a culminating exhibition on topics such as public health, environmental...
Indiana DNR cracks down on boating under the influence over July 4 weekend
WPTA - Indiana
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July 3, 2025
HAMILTON, Ind. (WPTA) - As Americans head to the water for the Fourth of July weekend, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is increasing patrols to keep boaters safe and sober. The nationwide campaign, known as Operation Dry Water,...
MIT researchers studying impact of generative AI on environment
CBS 4 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025 / 7:49 PM EDT / CBS Boston MIT researchers studying impacts of generative AI MIT researchers studying impacts of generative AI 02:43 We can create just about anything in a matter of seconds thanks to generative AI. It's fun to...
Dallas Wings Move Rematch with Indiana Fever to American Airlines Center After Historic Showing in June
Yardbarker
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July 7, 2025
Less than two weeks after making WNBA history before a sold-out crowd, the Dallas Wings are heading back to American Airlines Center. The team announced Monday that its August 1 home matchup with the Indiana Fever has been officially moved from...
Katherine Legge Adds Brickyard 400 to 2025 NASCAR Schedule
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 15, 2025
Katherine Legge, a four-time Indianapolis 500 starter, will be tackling the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway racetrack once again next weekend, running double-duty in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. The native of Guildford,...
Indiana Arts Commission and UIndy partner for study on creative aging arts programming
Indianapolis Recorder
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July 3, 2025
A research study about the impact of creative aging arts programming for older adults has been released. The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and the Center for Aging & Community at the University of Indianapolis (UIndy CAC) partnered for the study,...
Building Community 2025 to Host Discussion on Pollution’s Effects on Infant Mortality and Child Development
18 WJTS - Indiana
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July 7, 2025
Building Community 2025 is hosting its fourth teach-in event titled How Does Pollution Harm Children? on Thursday, July 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET at St. Benedict’s Brew Works in Ferdinand. The session will be facilitated by Dr. Norma Kreilein,...