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Local communities get payments after gas tax suspension
Benjamin Thorp
After months of suspending the gas and excise taxes, Gov. Mike Braun called for local communities to be made whole. Indiana’s Board of Finance approved the first payment for municipalities Tuesday.
Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration has no intent to participate in the SUN Bucks program moving forward.
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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.
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Indiana election officials defend the vote's security as Trump sows doubt
Zak Cassel
The Crump Theater in Columbus, Indiana is one of 49 recipients of this year's annual READI grants.
Devan Ridgway
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READI grants top $62 million in support for Indiana arts and culture
Jill Sheridan

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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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