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Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. is largely blaming state leadership for the planned closure of three of the city's elementary schools.
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The Indiana General Assembly concluded March 8, 2024 with 172 bills being sent to Governor Holcomb for his signature or veto. Legislators passed bills addressing child care access and affordability in Senate Enrolled Act 2 and House Enrolled Act 1102 along with priority legislation to address low 3rd grade reading test scores in Senate Enrolled Act 1. Overall, the legislature largely stayed true to their stated desire to keep a low profile in the midst of what will be a busy election year. Joining us now to share her take on the session is the President of the Indiana Senate. Lieutenant Governor Crouch
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Regionally Speaking host Dee Dotson is joined in studio with Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch to discuss the 2024 legislative session, tourism as an economic driver and her bid to be the next governor of the Hoosier state.
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The Indiana Arts Commission recently named Curtis L. Crisler the Indiana Poet Laureate. The 2024 Indiana General Assembly is at the halfway mark. Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch recently joined Regionally Speaking host Dee Dotson in studio to share a legislative update as well as give her thoughts on cuts proposed by FSSA to address a $1 billion shortfall in its Medicaid.
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The leader of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) is stepping down. Executive Director Denny Spinner is resigning from the position after three years to take over as interim director of the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement. His last day at OCRA was Friday, Dec. 1.
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Those experiencing a mental health crisis will soon have another resource available to seek treatment. Porter-Starke Services plans to open its new Valparaiso crisis center in January. It's designed to provide short-term observation and care up to 24 hours in a less restrictive setting than a psychiatric hospital.
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Indiana's Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch discusses supporting small businesses during the holiday season including buying the limited edition Indiana Holiday Grown Box.
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Indiana's Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch encourages all Hoosiers to support small business. The Salvation Army begins it's Red Kettle Holiday Give Campaign. PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. shares an economic outlook. Indiana Youth Institute discusses the new FAFSA deadline.
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A project to turn the abandoned Gary Union Station into a "Fiber Smart House" officially broke ground Wednesday. When complete, the building will serve as a fiber access point, as well as a technology training center and business incubator.
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Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch discusses tourism as an economic driver in the Region.