Bargersville council agenda puts development activity on the public record
A June 9 Bargersville Town Council agenda lists a development item attributed to Sarah Evans, with no project, parcel or requested action identified in the available agenda.
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Aurora police team announcement cannot yet be confirmed for Aurora, Indiana
A July 9 announcement says an Aurora Police agency launched a Chief’s Community Response Team, but the available source does not establish that the agency is in Aurora, Indiana.
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Indiana water and wastewater utilities face Dec. 31 cybersecurity deadline
Covered Indiana water and wastewater facilities must complete digital-infrastructure vulnerability assessments and certify their mitigation plans by Dec. 31, 2026.
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Indiana’s Medicaid provider freeze is now in effect. What HCBS providers and families should know
Indiana’s six-month moratorium on new certification and enrollment for many home- and community-based Medicaid providers took effect August 1, following an FSSA audit that reported $198,031,230.18 in extrapolated improper payments.
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Indiana VA facilities set for Aug. 22 electronic-records switch
Three Indiana VA medical centers and associated clinics are scheduled to switch systems Aug. 22, temporarily limiting online appointments, messages and refills.
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Indiana approves new college funding formula, but lawmakers still control the money
Indiana’s higher education commission approved a performance-funding framework centered on completed credentials, Indiana-resident graduates, affordability, access and workforce alignment. The State Budget Committee and General Assembly must still decide whether colleges receive additional money and how much.
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Indiana evaluates June storm damage while federal disaster aid remains unavailable
Indiana and FEMA are evaluating damage from June storms and flooding, but no federal disaster declaration or FEMA assistance has been approved for the events. Here is what the assessments mean and what residents should do now.
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Indiana closed the fiscal year with nearly $4 billion in reserves. What happens next
Indiana ended fiscal year 2026 with a $1.8557 billion General Fund balance and $3.9921 billion across several state reserves. The balances give lawmakers flexibility, but the 2027 budget process will determine how, or whether, the money is used.
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Indiana Medicaid posts rules for 2027 HIP work requirements
Indiana Medicaid has released implementation details for Healthy Indiana Plan work requirements that will take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Most affected adults will need 80 hours a month of qualifying activity or an approved exemption.
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Colts open 2026 training camp at Grand Park in Westfield
The Indianapolis Colts’ 2026 training camp began July 29 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield and is scheduled to continue through Aug. 20.
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Indianapolis data-center moratorium puts focus on proposed development standards
The Indianapolis City-County Council has passed a moratorium on data-center projects as city officials prepare draft standards for how large server farms could be reviewed and developed.
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Fort Wayne opens second 2026 opioid-settlement grant cycle
Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that Fort Wayne has opened its second 2026 grant cycle under the city’s National Opioid Settlement Fund program. The cycle is identified as the program’s third cohort.
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Supreme Court ruling threatens temporary protection for Haitians and Syrians in Indiana
A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling on June 25 upheld the administration’s authority to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, creating uncertainty for thousands of Haitians in Indiana.
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Indianapolis City-County Council schedules ethics committee, full council meetings
The Indianapolis City-County Council’s Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Aug. 6, followed by a full council meeting Aug. 10 at the City-County Building.
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Indianapolis Public Education Corporation pursues four-year referendum for IPS and boundary-area charter schools
The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation is pursuing a proposed four-year operating referendum that would support IPS schools and public charter schools serving students within the IPS boundary.
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Fort Wayne Community Schools schedules July 29 career fair at North Side High School
Fort Wayne Community Schools announced a July 29 career fair at North Side High School as it seeks to grow its workforce ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
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Indiana publishes HIP work-requirement rollout details ahead of 2027 coverage reviews
Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration has issued beneficiary notices outlining when Healthy Indiana Plan work requirements and six-month coverage renewals will begin in 2027.
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Allen County sets Aug. 3 filing deadline for qualifying Libertarian town candidates
Allen County’s 2026 candidate guide lists Aug. 3 as the filing or withdrawal deadline for eligible Libertarian candidates seeking nomination for certain small-town offices.
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Gen Con underway in downtown Indianapolis through Sunday
Gen Con 2026 runs through Aug. 2 at the Indiana Convention Center and includes programming at Lucas Oil Stadium. The related Block Party is also scheduled through Sunday.
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Fort Wayne City Council to revisit $2.75M resource center request in August
Fort Wayne City Council delayed action on Mayor Sharon Tucker’s request for $2.75 million for a proposed resource center. The proposal remains pending ahead of an expected August vote or further consideration.
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Indiana and FEMA begin damage assessments after June severe weather
Indiana, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration began joint damage assessments July 16 after flooding, tornadoes, severe storms and a derecho struck parts of the state in June.
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Indiana reaches Aug. 3 filing deadline in 2026 election calendar
Indiana’s official 2026 election calendar marks Monday, Aug. 3, as a deadline date for specified candidate and political-committee filings ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.