June 18, 2025
Indiana still has funding for electric vehicle chargers while federal EV program is on hold
Indiana was well on its way to installing electric vehicle chargers along interstate highways using nearly $100 million in federal funds. But the Trump administration put that funding on hold. A statewide EV education initiative wants people to know there's still some money available for chargers out there — even if it's not nearly as much.
Read MoreJune 18, 2025
Duke Energy may study selling its Cayuga coal plant while still building new gas plant
In the settlement with Reliable Energy Inc., Duke said it will hire an engineering firm to study the feasibility of building the new gas plant while keeping Cayuga running. But that's only if the state approves the gas plant and the settlement.
Read MoreJune 17, 2025
Northwest Indiana advocates push for greener steel in proposed IDEM smog rule
Smog forms from the combination of sunlight and pollution from things like cars and industrial plants. It can make it more difficult to breathe and aggravate lung and heart conditions.
Read MoreJune 16, 2025
Duke Energy union workers prepare for 'work stoppage' amid stalled contract negotiations
Union workers at Duke Energy are preparing for a potential strike over failed contract negotiations with the company. The International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 1393 represents nearly 1,000 Duke Energy workers across the state.
Read MoreJune 16, 2025
Advocates urge Gov. Mike Braun to convene commission to tackle Indiana's housing crisis
More than 700 organizations and individuals signed a letter calling on Gov. Mike Braun to convene a commission to address Indiana's housing crisis.
Read MoreJune 13, 2025
Indiana students can access meals through statewide summer food program
Indiana students have access to summer meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide. The Summer Food Service Program has provided meals to students for nearly 50 years.
Read MoreJune 13, 2025
New Fayette County recycler works to chip away at plastic bag, food wrap recycling problem
Thin, flexible plastics — like plastic bags, food wrap and packing material — are among the least likely to get recycled. They get tangled up in the machinery at recycling facilities and can break the equipment.
Read MoreJune 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.
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