Indiana Food Banks Step Up To Use Funding From Legislature
It has been one month since Indiana announced food banks across the state will share $2 million in state funds, and those food banks say it cannot come soon enough.
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Editorial: The Battle Over Emergency Powers In Indianapolis
A court battle is brewing at the Statehouse, and its implications would undoubtedly affect Grant County and every community in Indiana.
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New Cigarette Tax: Yea or Nay?
If a coalition of business, health and other advocacy groups have their way, cigarettes in the Hoosier state will cost $2 more per pack. Several organizations, including Tobacco Free Indiana and Raise It For Health Coalition, are lobbying this year’s state legislature to triple the current cigarette tax, … Read More
Job Shadowing With Nisly
Dear Editor,
For those not in the know, job shadowing is a setup where an interested party can observe someone doing their job so that the experience would help guide a career path.
Vegas Developer Proposing Casino, Retail Center Near Indianapolis Airport
INDIANAPOLIS — Las Vegas based casino operator Full House Resorts has proposed moving half of the 1,400 gaming tables and slot machines from Rising Sun Casino Resort to a new $650 million upscale retail center achored by a casino it wants to build on surplus parking lots near … Read More
Bill Requires Child Care Background Checks
According to a House Bill amendment passed this week, child care providers will soon be required to undergo a national criminal history background check to be eligible for a position caring for youth. House Bill 1494, which was passed with a unanimous 90-0 vote, requires caregivers at certain … Read More
Bill Provides Fire Districts With Purchasing Power
In a unanimous vote from the Indiana General Assembly, amendments to House Bill 1215 were passed with a 94-0 vote. The bill will provide fire protection districts with the ability to purchase firefighting apparatus and equipment for the district on an installment conditional sale or mortgage contract running … Read More
Synthetic Drug Bills Passing Through Legislature
By a 97-0 vote, the Indiana House today passed House Bill 1524 relating to synthetic drugs. It is the second proposal this week dealing with the topic and the second to received approval. On Tuesday, the state Senate approved a bill that would make it illegal to possess … Read More