State, Local Policies Needed to Remedy Homelessness Problem

By Whitney DownardAs housing prices increase for both buyers and renters, more Hoosiers are getting squeezed out of the market and families are pushed toward homelessness. But researchers argue the state could take steps to help its most vulnerable Hoosiers. This year’s point-in-time count in Indianapolis reported an overall decrease in the number of people…

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USDA Announces First Three Lenders for Heirs’ Property Relending Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Akiptan, Inc., the Cherokee Nation Economic Development Trust Authority (CNEDTA) and the Shared Capital Cooperative have been approved or conditionally approved as intermediary lenders through the Heirs’ Property Relending Program (HPRP). Once HPRP loans with these lenders close, these lenders will help agricultural producers and landowners resolve…

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USDA to Mail Additional Pre-Filled Applications to Producers Impacted by 2020, 2021 Disasters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) yesterday announced another installment (phase) in assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021. More than 18,000 producers will soon receive new or updated pre-filled disaster applications to offset eligible crop losses. Approximately $6.4 billion has already been distributed to 165,000…

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Meeting Notes: Noblesville Common Council 08/23/2022

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 at 7 p.m. City Hall, Council Chamber 4 p.m. Budget Meeting in Rooms A213-A214 Regular Meeting Agenda Call meeting to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Approval of Executive Session Memorandum: Aug. 9, 2022 Approval of minutes: Aug. 9, 2022 Approval of minutes: Aug. 16, 2022 budget meeting Approval of agenda…

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Airport Fly-in, ‘Cruella’ Movie Night, ‘Shipwrecked’ at The Cat, Shred Day, and Red Geranium Artisan Market

Savor all-you-can-eat pancakes at the Noblesville Airport’s fly-in on Saturday morning. Also, enjoy the music and shopping on Saturday at the Red Geranium Artisan Market at the First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville. And watch a movie in the park Saturday night at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville. It’s a busy weekend. So here’s a list…

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