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October 29, 2025
Indiana House speaker: lawmakers will convene later — not Nov. 3 — for special session
Indiana lawmakers will not convene on Monday for an upcoming special session, House Speaker Todd Huston said Wednesday, instead signaling that the Republican-led General Assembly plans to meet later within the 40-day window allowed by state law.
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October 29, 2025
More Indiana communities work together on sustainability, resilience efforts
The number of communities budgeting or writing grants for sustainability nearly doubled in the past three years. More than half of cities adopted ordinances to prevent new construction in floodplains.
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October 28, 2025
Braun appoints IEDC president, signals Indiana branding return to ‘Crossroads of America’
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun tapped Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Josh Richardson to serve as the IEDC’s president.
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October 28, 2025
Former state cabinet secretary announces congressional run
Republican Air Force veteran Jennifer-Ruth Green announced Monday she will run again for Indiana’s 1st Congressional District despite pending state ethics charges.
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IMPD releases draft of five-year strategic plan, asks community to give feedback
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s 5-year strategic plan includes three focus areas: supporting officers and staff, building trust within the community and enhancing safety throughout the city.
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Local News / October 28, 2025
Tech giants are rushing to build data centers in Indiana. Communities are pushing back — and winning
Tax breaks and affordable land have made the Midwest a data center magnet. Now, organized community opposition is making tech giants rethink their plans.
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Local News / October 27, 2025
Critically endangered tortoises stolen from Indianapolis Zoo. Public asked to help find them
A week before the world learned of a jewelry heist in France, the Indianapolis zoo was grappling with a theft of its own: two small tortoises.
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