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Gov. Mike Braun visits Shepherd Childcare at Minnie Hartmann Center in Indianapolis to discuss efforts to improve access for families July 21, 2026.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Braun visits childcare center, vows to do more to cut down on voucher waitlist
Benjamin Thorp
Indiana’s childcare voucher waitlist is still 35,000 people deep. Braun says the legislature and businesses will be part of the long-term solution.
Engin Akyurt
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Local communities get payments after gas tax suspension
Benjamin Thorp
Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration has no intent to participate in the SUN Bucks program moving forward.
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Pexels
State has no intent to restart summer food program for children
Benjamin Thorp
The American Red Cross said blood distributions to hospitals are nearly 3,500 bags of blood higher per week than expected this time of year.
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Indiana sees blood donor decline in June, as Red Cross declares emergency shortage
Daniel Huber
A poll worker for the Marion County Clerk's Office checks a voter's identification card during the May 2024 primary election.
Lauren Chapman
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Indiana election officials defend the vote's security as Trump sows doubt
Zak Cassel

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Governor doubts Porter County tax opposition will derail Hammond Bears stadium
Michael Gallenberger
"I think that is so tangential to everything else, that's not going to make a difference," Gov. Braun said during a press conference Thursday.
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South Shore Line says it faces 'complicated' repairs from last week's derailment
Michael Gallenberger
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Freight train derailment shuts down South Shore Line service
Michael Gallenberger
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