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December 30, 2025
Federal government sends $200 million to Indiana to support rural healthcare
Indiana to receive $200 million from federal government for rural healthcare. But health experts say those funds are unlikely to offset the estimated $137-billion cut to Medicaid spending in rural areas from Trump's tax and spending bill passed in July.
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When porch pirates steal medicine instead of holiday gifts
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Bill to extend needle exchange programs for another decade passes out of committee
Lawmakers heard testimony on Wednesday about the importance of needle exchange programs, which give people access to clean syringes for drug use. Data show those programs have helped slow the spread of disease and protect law enforcement, but not everyone is in favor of an extension.
Read MorePublic Affairs / December 23, 2025
Hunger advocates push Indiana to opt in to summer food benefits as deadline nears
The deadline for states to decide whether to participate in SUNBucks — a federal program that helps provide funds during the summer — is approaching, after Indiana opted out of the program last year.
Read MorePublic Affairs / December 22, 2025
State prepares for SNAP ban on sugary drinks, candy to take effect Jan. 1
Potato chips and fruit juice are in; mints and soda are out.
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