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Auburn Delays Decision On Utility Regulation Change
(AUBURN) - The Auburn Common Council has postponed a decision on whether the city's electric utility should opt out of oversight by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.Council members voted 6-0 Tuesday to continue a public hearing on the issue until their July 7 meeting. Councilman Jim Finc...
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Indiana University Opens New Academic Hub In Washington
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana University has officially opened a new academic and research center in Washington, D.C.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports the university's new Capital Campus will serve as a hub for academic programs, research activities, classrooms and student housing in the nation's ...
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Golf Outing Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available
(ANGOLA) - Businesses still have an opportunity to be part of the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce's largest annual event.The Chamber is seeking sponsors for the 33rd Annual Angola Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing at Glendarin Hills Golf Club.Several sponsorship levels remain available, includ...
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Indiana Encourages Benefit Recipients To Create Online Portal Accounts
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana's Family and Social Services Administration is encouraging SNAP, TANF and Medicaid recipients to create an online Benefits Portal account to manage their benefits and case information.The portal allows users to apply for benefits, check case status and report changes at a...
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Engineering, Computing Camps Return To Trine In July
(ANGOLA) - High school students interested in engineering and technology still have time to register for Trine University's Allen School of Engineering and Computing summer camps.The university is accepting registrations for its Engineer Your Future and Tech Titans Computing camps, scheduled for ...
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Braun Announces Child Care Rule Changes Aimed At Lowering Costs
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mike Braun has announced a series of proposed changes to Indiana's child care regulations that his administration says will reduce costs and expand access for families.The proposed reforms would lower some qualification requirements for child care directors and lead care...
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Report: Most Eligible Indiana Children Not Receiving Childcare Assistance
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Fewer than one in five Indiana children eligible for state-subsidized childcare programs are currently receiving assistance, according to a new analysis from the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute.The report found approximately 300,000 Indiana children live in families at or below 1...
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New Indiana Law Gives Attorney General Authority To Investigate Employers
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita says his office is preparing to enforce new state laws targeting employers who knowingly hire or retain workers not authorized to work in the United States.The business enforcement provisions of Senate Enrolled Act 76 take effect July 1.The la...
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Michigan Senate Committee Advances Permanent Free School Meals Bills
(LANSING) - Legislation that would make Michigan's free school meals program permanent is moving forward in the state Senate.The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved a package of bills Tuesday that would create and fund a permanent statewide program.Michigan public schools currently pr...
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Duck Race Returns To Coldwater Saturday
(COLDWATER) - Thousands of rubber ducks will take to the Coldwater River this weekend as the 33rd Annual John Rohloff-Coldwater Noon Exchange Club Duck Race returns to Waterworks Park.The event is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.In addition to the duck race, organizers have planned f...
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