Leap Project News Today

News 18 is hearing from more local elected officials about the latest news on the controversial LEAP water pipeline project.

The audience applauded when the Tippecanoe County board of commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a nine-month moratorium that prevents high volumes of water being exported during their meeting on

The West Lafayette City Council unanimously decried what it calls “preemptions of local government functions” at its Monday meeting.

It's a move that the Tippecanoe County commissioners hope will prevent a pipeline planned from Lafayette to Lebanon.

The Tippecanoe County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to place a temporary stop to any high volume water transfers out of the county for the next nine months.

Local lawmakers comment on Gov. Holcomb's announcement that the Indiana Finance Authority to oversee INTERA's water supply study for LEAP.

Citizens Energy Group, contracted to operate the water systems to be used in Lebanon, Indianas LEAP district, has filed to withdraw their petition to supply water to the district.

Legislators from both sides of the aisle made a public commitment to work together on legislation that would limit how much water can be taken.

The resolution against the Lebanon LEAP project passed unanimously after a half dozen citizens also voiced their opposition.

The resolution against the Lebanon LEAP project passed unanimously after a half dozen citizens also voiced their opposition.