Voting Center Coming to Purdue, The Future of Apprenticeship Programs, McCormick Pushes for Utility Affordability, Hendricks County to Pay for Zoning Denial, HIV Advocacy Summit

September 20, 2024

Purdue University announced a potential on-campus voting center after receiving backlash over the lack of accessible polling sites in this year’s General election. Industry leaders have a vision for the future of apprenticeship programs throughout the state. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick says Indiana needs to prioritize Hoosier citizens and businesses over utility companies’ profits. The Department of Justice has ordered Hendricks County to pay $300,000 and change its policies after alleging the county illegally denied zoning approval to an Islamic organization’s proposed development. The state’s oldest HIV service organization hosted its first HIV advocacy summit to develop strategies for the upcoming legislative session.

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