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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AssuranceAmerica says breach exposed data of nearly 7 million people
AssuranceAmerica says a March incident may have exposed insurance, driver and identity data for 6,998,886 people. Here’s what consumers should do.
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Edinburgh’s 5% visitor levy begins, adding cost to overnight stays
Edinburgh’s 5% visitor levy now applies to eligible overnight stays, capped at five nights, as the city prepares for its August festival season.
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Columbus animal care facility groundbreaking set for Aug. 26 after $9.8 million deal
Columbus approved a public-private agreement with Force Construction for a 21,000-square-foot animal care facility near the airport, with a $9.8 million guaranteed maximum price and groundbreaking scheduled for Aug. 26.
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Fort Wayne’s Pufferbelly pedestrian bridge moves toward construction
A Fort Wayne committee-session action advanced up to $557,700 in inspection and construction-management services for the planned $7 million Pufferbelly Trail bridge over Coliseum Boulevard.
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Wabash Avenue closure near Cargill creates a two-stage Lafayette detour
A second Wabash Avenue closure near Cargill is scheduled for Aug. 10-12, with north-south through traffic blocked and a signed detour directing drivers around the work zone.
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Slate Run Road Phase II remains in New Albany’s transportation pipeline
New Albany’s Slate Run Road Phase II remains programmed for right-of-way and construction phases in fiscal years 2027 and 2028, while an earlier regional record lists later construction-related programming. The records do not establish that work has begun or provide a confirmed start date.
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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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Bloomington climate inventory says 2030 emissions goal is on track, but 2050 neutrality is not
Bloomington’s 2024 greenhouse-gas inventory estimates 1.27 million metric tons of emissions and says the city is on track for its 2030 goal, while transportation remains a major barrier to carbon neutrality by 2050.
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What senators heard about AI, jobs and the next policy step
A Senate hearing found no clear proof of broad AI-driven job losses, but witnesses warned about changing tasks, entry-level pathways and weak federal data.
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Fort Wayne’s $500,000 Opioid Grant Cycle Has Closed. Awards Are Expected Sept. 10
Fort Wayne’s third National Opioid Settlement Fund application window closed July 30. The city lists Sept. 10 as the expected award-announcement date for the $500,000 grant pool.
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Jeffersonville port opens consultant bidding for intermodal-yard design
Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville is seeking proposals for design and permitting work on a proposed intermodal yard. Bids are due Aug. 14, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern.
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Indianapolis homelessness initiative reports more than 200 people housed after first year
Streets to Home Indy says it has housed more than 200 people, with participants taking just under 30 days on average to move into housing.
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Wes Moore Takes NGA Chair With Service, Federalism Agenda
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore now leads the governors’ association as states prepare for fights over federal authority, elections, workforce policy and health.
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Noblesville Gets $12 Million for State Road 37 Final Design, But Construction Funding Remains
A $12 million BUILD grant will complete final design for Noblesville’s 1.6-mile State Road 37 project. The award advances the plan, but does not fund the full reconstruction.
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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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Westfield Washington Schools referendum set for Nov. 3 ballot with $38 million levy cap
Westfield Washington Schools voters will decide Nov. 3, 2026, whether to authorize a proposed operating referendum lasting no more than eight years, with a maximum rate of $0.3941 per $100 of assessed value and a certified $873 annual increase for a $450,000 residence.
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Gary Airport Opens $12 Million Wingtip Aviation Hangar
Wingtip Aviation opened a 47,000-square-foot hangar at Gary/Chicago International Airport on July 17, supporting nearly 150 construction jobs and an expected 20 administrative and aviation-related positions.