The state of Indiana receives more than $20 billion from the federal government annually, or 44% of its budget, and is the third-most reliant state — behind only Louisiana and Mississippi, according to an analysis from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Read MoreIt looks like at least some Indiana farmers will be getting the federal dollars they have been counting on for farm conservation and soil health.
Read MoreIndiana ranks 20th among states for its prescription drug spending and especially for older adults, some help is on the way.
Read MorePresident Joe Biden and administration officials are kicking off an “Investing in Rural America” event series, starting with a visit to a Minnesota farm Wednesday, to announce nearly $5 billion for conservation, economic development and “climate smart” agriculture.
Read MoreThe number of Hoosiers employed in clean energy continues to go up as the workforce recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
Read MoreThe changing climate is hurting infrastructure and the national economy, members of a U.S. Senate panel and experts said Wednesday.
Read MoreA funding hub has launched in Indiana, designed to help small communities pursue federal funding for climate, energy and resilience projects.
Read MoreIndiana Sen. Mike Braun said increasing government spending on agriculture research should be a top priority for the federal government as lawmakers in Congress craft their ongoing response to food security issues.
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