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Twenty-one region municipalities will benefit from the most recent round of grant funding.

Two proposals likely to produce positive outcomes for Northwest Indiana were among the final measures to win approval during the 2024 session of the General Assembly.

"I dont really like the idea of hunting bobcats," said state Rep. Pat Boy, D-Michigan City. "But we need to do something so DNR has some kind of control over

By John Asplund, TheStatehouseFile.com The House Roads and Transportation Committee met earlier this week to discuss House Bill 1022. This bill would prevent automated tractor trailers from being used on a highway to transport passengers or goods unless a human operator meeting state an

The House Roads and Transportation Committee met earlier this week to discuss House Bill 1022. This bill would prevent automated tractor trailers from being used on a highway to transport

"Let me be clear, this bill is, in fact, an anti-puppy mill bill," said state Rep. Beau Baird, R-Greencastle, the sponsor of House Bill 1412.

Under the plan, Hammond could enact a 1% tax on all dine-in and take-home food and drinks sold at Hammond eateries, bars and similar outlets, beginning July 1.

State Rep. Ed Soliday is proposing a bill to change the makeup of the Valparaiso School Board from fully appointed to hybrid, with two elected candidates representing unincorporated Center Township, for what he calls equity of representation. “I’ve had a bill drafted for probably 10 years,” Soliday said. “Valparaiso schools are unique in that 40.25% of the students live outside the city ...

Three candidates so far are looking to represent the Democratic Party in the May primary as voters look to find an elected replacement for the District 3 seat in the state Senate formerly held by Gary Mayor Eddie Melton. Current Sen. Dave Vinzant, D-Hobart, is looking to retain the spot he won by caucus after Melton took over as mayor Jan. 1. He narrowly edged out new Gary Common Councilman ...

An Indiana Senate bill authored by Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell, would impose additional procedural requirements on a planned carbon dioxide sequestration project by petroleum giant BP. Niemeyer’s bill has been lauded by environmental activists who have concerns over the proposal’s efficacy and impact. Produced through the burning of fossil fuels, atmospheric carbon dioxide is a primary driver ...