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Florida picks up the pieces after Hurricane Milton; Georgia elected officials say Hurricane Helene was a climate change wake-up call; Hosiers are getting better civic education; the Senate could flip to the GOP in November; New Mexico postal vans go electric; and Nebraska voters debate school vouchers.

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Civil rights groups push for a voter registration deadline extension in Georgia, federal workers helping in hurricane recovery face misinformation and threats of violence, and Brown University rejects student divestment demands.

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Hurricane Helene has some rural North Carolina towns worried larger communities might get more attention, mixed feelings about ranked choice voting on the Oregon ballot next month, and New York farmers earn money feeding school kids.

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Lawrence Township teachers speak out on low pay and class size, Mt. Vernon school officials respond to accusations of endangering an autistic student, stiffer penalties await those who engage in Indy street racing events, and an Evansville man is arrested for asking someone else to claim his casino winnings.

Indiana

The Indiana Citizen launched its virtual ballot in 2020. The tool has become more robust during the last four years. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, October 11, 2024

Hoosier voters gain access to nonpartisan election information tool

The Indiana Citizen, a nonpartisan voter information platform, aims to improve civic engagement in Indiana by helping voters make informed choices…

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Indiana law requires electricity utilities to issue long-term plans for power plants every three years. (Adobe stock)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

IN environmentalists push back on Duke’s coal extension

By Dan Gearino for Inside Climate News.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public N…

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According to the Indiana Bar Foundation Civic Health Index, Indiana has consistently had some of the lowest voter turnout rates in the country. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Early voting begins in Indiana; registration deadline passes

It is now too late for Hoosiers to register to vote in the upcoming presidential election, as the window has closed. Indiana is now in the next …

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The nonprofit Greater Indiana predicts sales of electric vehicles will equal almost 30% of all new car sales in the state in the year 2030. (Adobe Stock)
More prospective tax breaks for EV charging infrastructure

Electric vehicles are considered one solution for a cleaner environment and Indiana has just over 26,000 EVs already on the road. Energy officials …

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The Indiana Secretary of State calculates the registration percentage by dividing the state's voter registrations by the total number of eligible Hoosier voters. (Adobe stock)
Inflated voter rolls in Indiana? Critics say yes

By Marilyn Odendahl for The Indiana Citizen.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Indiana Citizen-Free Press India…

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America's Health Rankings places Indiana as 15th in the nation in the percentage of adults age 60 and older who faced food insecurity in the past 12 months. (Adobe Stock)
IN seniors lack of nutritious meals tied to income, physical challenges

Baby boomers are getting older, and an adequate diet is vital to this demographic in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Data in a 2022 report from the …

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The Indiana State Democratic Party says without an Election Day on-campus voting site, Purdue students, faculty and staff will be disenfranchised. (Adobe stock)
Purdue students: What do we want? On-campus voting

Purdue University students are pushing back against Tippecanoe County's plan for limited voting access on campus. The county has announced only a 10 …

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Research from John Hopkins Medicine shows as many as one in five new moms have postpartum depression, a more serious, but highly treatable, condition. (Adobe Stock)
IN experts urge Hoosiers to seek help for postpartum mental health issues

Postpartum mental health issues are often misunderstood, but help is available for Hoosiers who may be suffering. It's an ideal time to talk about …

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IEDC reports Indiana ranked third in nation and first in Midwest for utility-scale solar in development in Q2 2024. (Adobe stock)
IN emerges as national leader in clean energy innovation

Indiana is positioning itself as a national leader in clean energy, driving economic growth through innovative projects and significant investments…

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Bobcats were protected in Indiana until 2005, when they were removed from the state's endangered species list. (Adobe stock)
Public hearing planned for Indiana bobcat trapping proposal

Indiana is considering a limited bobcat trapping season and the Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on the proposal. The plan …

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According to the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2023 Small Business Profile, women make up almost 50% of business ownership in Indiana and own nearly 43% of the state's small businesses. (Adobe Stock)
IN small businesses resist potential tax hike

A large tax hike could be awaiting small businesses still rebounding from the pandemic. One group hopes Congress will act before two bills expire and …

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According to the Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network, 76% of students enrolled in the Pathway Program plan to pursue a medical career.  (Adobe Stock)
IN looks to high school students to spark medical careers

Indiana's health care employee pool is shrinking. As the medical profession faces increased demand for mental health management, chronic illness …

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