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The US labor market remains very strong, with job growth of 303,000 in March according to a survey of employers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, well above consensus expectations of around 200,000. Regionally Speaking host Dee Dotson is joined by PNC Financial Group economist Ershung Liang to get the latest local, statewide and national economic outlook.

Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman is with us to mental health and youth mentoring. PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Chief Economist Gus Faucher gives an economic outlook at the start of the new year. But up first, Northwest Health & the MAAC Foundation are teaming up to offer an Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) Training Course, right here in Northwest Indiana. Celina Weatherwax, president and CEO of the MAAC Foundation joins us to discuss how this course will ensure our first responders can respond effectively to any situation to protect the public. All of that on this edition of Regionally Speaking after the news.

Cory Armand, a Gary native with a dream of revitalizing his community by renovating homes as well as commercial developments. Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman join us to discuss her latest column which focuses on Teaching Our Children to Be Grateful Givers. PNC Financial Services Group Senior Economist Kurt Rankin about the end of the year economic outlook for the Region. Salvation Army’s Northwest Indiana Area Commander Chris Marques red kettle bell campaign to raise funds to support families during the holidays.

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Senior Economist Kurt Rant discusses the Indiana's regional economic outlook.

Lakeshore Public Media host Dee Dotson speaks to PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. economist Ershang Liang about the impact of the UAW strike on Indiana and US economies.

'Learn with Lakeshore' early childhood event presented by Lakeshore Public Media and PNC Foundation.

Dubbed "The showplace of Gary" a Means Manor community activist is dedicated to preserving the honor of a historic brick home before it's too late.

Interest rates continue to climb, the 2022 Kids Count Data Book and the "Trump Effect" on the 2022 Midterm election.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will hold a public comment field hearing in Michigan City to hear from the public regarding NIPSCO’s proposal to raise rates. Lakeshore Public Radio's Dee Dotson and Tom Maloney spoke with a representative with Just Transition Northwest Indiana about a rally and press conference the organization is hosting before the hearing. Today’s housing market is highly competitive and pricing many out of buying a home and setting rental rates to new highs around the nation and right here in northwest Indiana.

Representatives from Prosperity Indiana and Northwest Indiana Reinvestment Alliance answer the question on everyone's mind right now...how can renters find relieve as rental rates continue to skyrocket. PNC Financial Services Group Assistant Vice President and Senior Economist Abbey Omodunbi offers the July economic outlook. Abbey advises us to not panic!