The Indianapolis City-County Council extended the deadline for its public survey to evaluate the councils effectiveness. It's part of a larger study conducted by the Public Policy Institute at Indiana University.

A recent study finds rural counties in Indiana have a much lower rate of health care providers for every person. The IU Public Policy Institute study also shows a need for health care workers all across the state.

The Indiana University Public Policy Institute studied the trail's impact. It found that the total value for properties along the cultural trail has risen more than $1 billion since trail construction began 2008.