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The Bureau of Land Management updates a proposed Western Solar Plan to the delight of wildlife advocates, grant funding helps New York schools take part in National Farm to School Month, and children's advocates observe "TEN-4 Day" to raise awareness of child abuse.

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Biden voices concerns over Israeli strikes on Iran, Special Counsel Jack Smith details Trump's pre-January 6 pressure on Pence, Indiana's voter registration draws scrutiny, and a poll shows politics too hot to talk about for half of Wisconsinites.

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Cheap milk comes at a cost for residents of Washington's Lower Yakima Valley, Indigenous language learning is promoted in Wisconsin as experts warn half the world's languages face extinction, and Montana's public lands are going to the dogs!

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Indiana Rep. Ed DeLaney urges increased school funding, highlighting a drop in education's share of state budget; Secretary of State Diego Morales claims 91% voter registration, but voter advocacy groups challenge his accuracy; Indiana State Police search Atlanta, Ind., Utility Superintendent Andy Emmert's home; Brown County Commissioners restore Juneteenth as an official holiday after backlash; and actor Keanu Reeves debuts in professional auto racing this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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The Indiana Secretary of State calculates the registration percentage by dividing the state's voter registrations by the total number of eligible Hoosier voters. (Adobe stock)

Friday, October 4, 2024

Inflated voter rolls in Indiana? Critics say yes

By Marilyn Odendahl for The Indiana Citizen.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Indiana Citizen-Free Press India…

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America's Health Rankings places Indiana as 15th in the nation in the percentage of adults age 60 and older who faced food insecurity in the past 12 months. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 3, 2024

IN seniors lack of nutritious meals tied to income, physical challenges

Baby boomers are getting older, and an adequate diet is vital to this demographic in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Data in a 2022 report from the …

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The Indiana State Democratic Party says without an Election Day on-campus voting site, Purdue students, faculty and staff will be disenfranchised. (Adobe stock)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Purdue students: What do we want? On-campus voting

Purdue University students are pushing back against Tippecanoe County's plan for limited voting access on campus. The county has announced only a 10 …

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Research from John Hopkins Medicine shows as many as one in five new moms have postpartum depression, a more serious, but highly treatable, condition. (Adobe Stock)
IN experts urge Hoosiers to seek help for postpartum mental health issues

Postpartum mental health issues are often misunderstood, but help is available for Hoosiers who may be suffering. It's an ideal time to talk about …

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IEDC reports Indiana ranked third in nation and first in Midwest for utility-scale solar in development in Q2 2024. (Adobe stock)
IN emerges as national leader in clean energy innovation

Indiana is positioning itself as a national leader in clean energy, driving economic growth through innovative projects and significant investments…

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Bobcats were protected in Indiana until 2005, when they were removed from the state's endangered species list. (Adobe stock)
Public hearing planned for Indiana bobcat trapping proposal

Indiana is considering a limited bobcat trapping season and the Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on the proposal. The plan …

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According to the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2023 Small Business Profile, women make up almost 50% of business ownership in Indiana and own nearly 43% of the state's small businesses. (Adobe Stock)
IN small businesses resist potential tax hike

A large tax hike could be awaiting small businesses still rebounding from the pandemic. One group hopes Congress will act before two bills expire and …

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According to the Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network, 76% of students enrolled in the Pathway Program plan to pursue a medical career.  (Adobe Stock)
IN looks to high school students to spark medical careers

Indiana's health care employee pool is shrinking. As the medical profession faces increased demand for mental health management, chronic illness …

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The Indiana Legislature passed a bill requiring school libraries to publicly post a list of books they offer and provide a complaints process for community members. (Adobe stock)
Indiana Libraries rally against rising censorship efforts

Libraries across Indiana are observing Banned Books Week. The observation started in the 1980s to highlight ongoing censorship efforts aimed at …

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If Duke Energy has its way, some Hoosiers may soon face higher electric bills. (Adobe Stock)
Duke Energy's proposed rate hike, profits under fire

Duke Energy is facing criticism over its proposed rate hikes of up to 16%, while delaying the retirement of its coal-fired power plants in Indiana…

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IU Health is expanding its suicide prevention efforts by training staff to better support individuals from different backgrounds. (Adobe stock)
Suicide rates rising among Indiana's diverse communities

By Reyna Revelle for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service …

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Maplewood Guest House in Muncie serves as a residential hub for third- and fourth-year medical students. (Ball State University)
Ball State, IU team up for medical student housing

By Katherine Hill for the Ball State Daily News .Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Ball State Daily News-Free …

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