Archive for July 2023
Daily Almanac: July 21, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 6:34 a.m.SET: 9:13 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 80 °FLOW: 63 °F Today is… • Legal Drinking Age Day• National Junk Food Day• National Be Someone Day What Happened On This Day: • 2011 STS-135 lands. This space shuttle was the 135th and the last space shuttle flight of American Space Shuttle program.• 1983…
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Realtors® Release June Central Indiana Housing Data
New housing data issued by the MIBOR Realtor Association for June 2023 shows no change in median sales price and decrease in active inventory compared to June 2022. The median sales price remained the same in June compared to June 2022, and remained the same compared to May 2023. New listings decreased 27.7 percent in year-over-year comparison. Active inventory decreased…
Read MoreMore Than 19,470 Federal Student Loan Borrowers In Indiana Approved For Loan Forgiveness
The Biden-Harris Administration has approved 804,000 borrowers for $39 billion in federal student loans for automatic discharge this summer. Eligible borrowers will not have to take any action to receive this income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness. In Indiana, 19,470 borrowers will receive $932.80 million in IDR forgiveness in the coming weeks. Below is a statement President…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita And Team Take Strong Actions Against Robo-callers As Part Of National Sweep
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and his team have continued a months-long crackdown against illegal robo-callers responsible for billions of calls nationally and tens of millions to Hoosiers. As part of this effort, Rokita’s team has collaborated with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other law enforcement partners nationwide — including attorneys general from all…
Read MoreThe Greatest Value Of The Summer Returns At The 2023 Indiana State Fair
Options abound for Fairgoers for the 2023 Indiana State Fair to enjoy 100+ Free Things to do! The Indiana State Fair returns in just 9 days and there are many ways to save on your State Fair experience. The State Fair offers deals and discounts throughout the 18-day Fair, including 100+ free things to do…
Read MoreHydrofoils Defined And Why Environmentalists Are Excited
Dear EarthTalk: What exactly are hydrofoils and why are environmental advocates so bullish on them revolutionizing the shipping industry? The shipping industry emits around three percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions annually, which is a comparable figure to that of the widely known airline industry’s footprint. Looking at how to make the shipping industry,…
Read MoreYoung, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Small Businesses Adopt Digital Tools
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help small business owners integrate digital tools into their businesses. The Small Business Technological Advancement Act would clarify that small businesses can utilize the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) loan program to finance technology that supports…
Read MoreTravel + Leisure Readers Pick Indy Airport As One Of The World’s Best
2023 World’s Best Awards, Top 10 Favorite Domestic Airports. The Indianapolis International Airport has once again made the list of Travel + Leisure’s top airports, with thousands of readers ranking it as a top favorite domestic airport in the magazine’s 2023 World’s Best Awards. Travel + Leisure readers pick their Top 10 Favorite Domestic Airports…
Read MoreWestfield Washington Schools Names New Middle School Principal
Westfield Washington Schools is pleased to announce that Stacey Swan will assume the role of principal of Westfield Middle School. The position opened up when the former principal, Mike Hall, became the director of operations within the district. Most recently, Swan served as principal at Fall Creek Junior High School in Hamilton Southeastern since June…
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