January 28, 2025
Online gambling, online lottery legalized under Indiana House committee-approved legislation
Indiana would fully legalize online gambling — and online lottery — under legislation approved by a House committee Tuesday.
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House committee unanimously approves electronic pull tab games, online raffles for nonprofit groups
Indiana nonprofit organizations — notably, veterans groups — could offer electronic pull tab games and online raffles under a bill approved by a House committee Tuesday.
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Indiana needs money to monitor CO2 emissions underground indefinitely. House bill sets up fund
The Department of Natural Resources said it needs money to help pay for any future issues with carbon dioxide emissions stored underground in Indiana. A state law two years ago said the agency would be liable for them after companies stop injecting CO2.
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Indiana's unemployment rate above the national average for ninth straight month
The state’s unemployment rate last December was recorded at 4.5 percent, according to preliminary estimates from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Some of these preliminary estimates are seasonally adjusted months — or sometimes years — after initial release.
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Braun orders police to cooperate with immigration authorities — which they already must do
Gov. Mike Braun said he’s ordering all state and federal law enforcement agencies to do what the Trump administration asks to help deport undocumented immigrants.
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Trump memo to halt federal funds triggers confusion and constitutional questions
Washington is scrambling to interpret a new Trump administration memo that appears to halt funding for many programs. The impact of the short memo, released Monday, is causing widespread confusion.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2025
South Shore Line planning fare hike, schedule changes while seeking funding for South Bend reroute
South Shore Line riders can expect schedule adjustments and a fare hike in the coming months.
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Indiana municipal elections moved to presidential election years under Senate bill
Indiana mayors, city and town clerks and councilors would be elected in presidential election years under a bill approved by a Senate committee Monday.
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Senate passes parental rights measure, sends it to House for consideration
The Indiana Senate passed a measure to give parents legal recourse when they feel their rights have been violated by government entities — including schools and the Department of Child Services.
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Derek Camp becomes third candidate to announce campaign for Indiana Democratic Party chair
The race to lead the Indiana Democratic Party officially added another candidate Monday as Allen County Democratic Party Chair Derek Camp threw his hat into the ring.
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