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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IN: Waste Reduction

A study on earth.org reveals a 6 1/2-foot artificial Christmas tree would have to be used for at least 12 years for it to be more ecofriendly than a real Christmas tree. (Adobe Stock)
Real vs. artificial tree: Which is better for the environment?

Hoosiers could get their holiday trees from any of about 200 tree farms in the state, according to the Indiana Christmas Tree Growers Association…

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25 percent more trash is generated during the
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle for a "Green" Christmas

INDIANAPOLIS -- The "most wonderful time of the year" is also the most wasteful. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw …

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Plastic waste is broken down by currents and sunlight and is often ingested by wildlife. (usgs.gov)
2018: Year to Clean Up the Great Lakes

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Clean-water advocates say they’re are hoping 2018 will be a year of better water quality in the Great Lakes and …

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A lot of garbage is created during the holidays, and much of it is recyclable. (ashevillenc.gov)
Finding Just the Right Spots for Holiday Waste

INDIANAPOLIS - Despite all the wrapping paper, shipping boxes and food packaging, the holiday season doesn't have to be a season of waste. Experts …

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It's the time of the year when many people do some spring cleaning projects, and advocates hope you think of re-using and recycling too. (Virginia Carter)
Recycle and Reuse While Doing Your Spring Cleaning

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Vernal Equinox has a strange effect on many people, experts say it can increase metabolism and turnover of brain …

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Watchdog groups say Indiana's legislative session scored some good points, but there were some shots that lawmakers didn't take. (Massimo Catarinella/Wikimedia Commons)
March Madness? A Look at Indiana's Legislative Session

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - College basketball is a big deal in the Hoosier State and the Indiana Institute of Working Families took a "March Madness"-type …

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PHOTO: Disgust and contamination concerns keep people flushing the toilet after each use, according to a new survey from Indiana University-Bloomington. But the researchers say flushing the toilet less often could significantly reduce household water usage. Photo credit: M. Kuhlman.
Indiana Researchers Say Don't Rush to Flush

INDIANAPOLIS - When it comes to water conservation, experts in Indiana say every drop in the bucket counts including those drops in the commode…

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PHOTO: Are clearer skies ahead for Indiana's environment? Some environmental groups say while there have been better efforts to improve air and water quality, the state is still falling behind in environmental protections. Photo credit: ranbud/Morguefile.
Indiana's Environment: The Good, the Bad, and the Dirty

INDIANAPOLIS - With the 45th anniversary of Earth Day this week, some are reflecting on the progress and the missteps Indiana has made, …

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PHOTO: Conservation and environmental groups are highlighting what they say is the destructive work of the Republican-led Congress' first 100 days under the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Government.
Conservationists: GOP Congress Gets ‘F’ For First 100 Days

INDIANAPOLIS - The new Congress recently marked its 100th day on the job this year, and environmental groups are taking stock of the work lawmakers …

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PHOTO: But is it recyclable? The trash generated by the average American household jumps by 25 percent during the holidays. With some planning before shopping and wrapping, that doesn't have to be the case. Photo credit: earl53/morguefile.
Reducing Holiday Waste as You Deck the Halls

INDIANAPOLIS - The end-of-year holidays aren't just a time filled with more cheer, but also are a time filled with more trash - although some simple …

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PHOTO: Duke Energy is proposing a plane to require smart meters be installed at all homes and businesses in their service territory. Photo credit: Anai Sikim/Wikimedia.
Consumer Groups: Smart Meters Not a Smart Move for Indiana Ratepayers

INDIANAPOLIS - The state's largest electricity provider wants to modernize its infrastructure, but it's a plan that comes with a price for customers…

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PHOTO: Indiana University research finds most people look to curtailing water use instead of improving efficiency of their habits and appliances as the best method to conserve water. Photo credit: M. Kuhlman
Conservation Confusion: Do You Know How to Save Water?

INDIANAPOLIS - There appears to be some confusion about when it comes to water conservation and how best to do it, as a new survey finds many people …

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