June 13, 2025
Young backs legislation to drive more people into school mental health professions
U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) said access to mental health services is vital for K-12 students' well-being and academic success. And he's backing legislation that tries to drive more people into school mental health care jobs.
Read MoreJune 12, 2025
One manufacturing company addresses worker shortage, negative perceptions through a camp
Advanced manufacturing workers are in high demand across the state and there's a growing need for credentialed workers in the sector. One manufacturing company plans to address this shortage through a summer camp for middle school students.
Read MoreJune 12, 2025
House votes to claw back $1.1 billion from public media
The U.S. House voted Thursday on a rescission bill to claw back money for foreign aid programs, along with the next two years of funding for the public media system. The measure now goes to the Senate.
Read MoreJune 11, 2025
BP pauses project to pipe, store carbon emissions underground in Indiana indefinitely
It was part of BP's effort to make "blue" hydrogen — which is made using energy from fossil fuels, but includes carbon storage. BP is one of several companies that committed to grow clean hydrogen in the region as part of the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen or MachH2.
Read MoreJune 11, 2025
Dozens of state employees laid off as budget cuts hit agencies
More than four dozen state employees in education and commerce agencies were laid off this week, while an additional 80 positions will go unfilled.
Read MoreJune 10, 2025
New Dearborn County, Ind. nature preserve is home to rare firefly
Oak Heritage Conservancy has acquired 147 acres in southeast Indiana, near the confluence of Laughery Creek and the Ohio River.
Read MoreJune 10, 2025
Indiana agencies, higher education likely face further budget cuts due to spending hold back orders
State agencies are likely to face more cuts in the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1 because of spending requirements from the legislature included in the new budget.
Read MoreJune 10, 2025
Data center tax breaks could leave Indiana $2.2 billion short
A proposed southside Indy data center qualifies for tax exemptions. Is it worth the cost?
Read MoreJune 10, 2025
Agencies instructed to withhold funds on top of 5% budget cuts
The Braun administration has directed agencies to withhold 5% of their funds from specific budget line items — rather than allowing department heads to identify areas for reserves.
Read MoreJune 9, 2025
Indiana Supreme Court weighs lawsuit over obstructed stop sign involved in car accident
Can private property owners be held liable in court if their bushes or hedges block a stop sign, causing an accident? That's a question the Indiana Supreme Court is weighing.
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