Attorney General Todd Rokita Defends Hoosiers’ Liberty in Indiana’s Own Border Security Lawsuit
Attorney General Todd Rokita yesterday filed a lawsuit that is the first of its kind for the state of Indiana to defend against the attack on our southern border. “The lawlessness at the southern border has escalated into a crisis in the Midwest—including Indiana,” Attorney General Rokita said, debunking claims by politicians and certain media…
Read MoreEvery Teacher You Know . . . .
“Every teacher you know has thought about it. Every teacher you know has a plan for an active shooter. Every teacher you know has weighed their point of fight or flight. Every teacher you know has walked their room looking for blind spots. Every teacher you know has passed their classroom to see what it…
Read MoreVerne Knows
Verne knows me too well. For the first time in our lives, my husband, Peter, and I live in a building with a front desk. It’s nice to have someone there when packages are delivered, or contractors show up, and this person is usually Verne. Verne is a natural for the job. He knows everything…
Read More2022 Kia Niro EV Doesn’t Care about Gas Prices, Long Commutes
I have a pretty long commute – about 35 miles each way. And as I noticed while picking up soda at the gas station last weekend, 87 octane was $4.65 per gallon. Premium and diesel were uncomfortably over $5. I own a Smart car and have test cars most of the time, so gas prices…
Read MoreFree Summer Meals Now Available to Hoosier Students Across the State
This summer, all Indiana students age 18 and younger have access to free, nutritious meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide through the 2022 Summer Food Service Program. To find a Summer Food Service site, families can visit IDOENutrition.com to search for sites near them. This tool allows families to search by the…
Read MoreGrant Funding Now Available from IDEM for Recycling Markets, Manufacturing Capacity and Job Creation
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) recently announced the availability of grant funding for recycling projects from the Recycling Market Development Program. Eligible candidates may seek a grant ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Proposals are accepted through June 15, 2022. Public and private businesses, local government, solid waste management districts, and nonprofit organizations located…
Read MoreIndiana Center for the Book, Indiana Humanities Announce 2022 ‘Great Reads from Great Places’ Selections
The Indiana Center for the Book and Indiana Humanities have announced two book selections for the annual Great Reads from Great Places program of the United States Library of Congress. In 2022, the Indiana Great Reads selections will be Zorrie by Laird Hunt and You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson. Every…
Read MoreState DHS Executive Director to Retire from Public Service
Stephen Cox has notified Gov. Eric J. Holcomb that he is retiring from public service as the executive director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS). Gov. Holcomb yesterday named Joel Thacker, the state fire marshal, as the new executive director, effective June 27. “I am forever grateful to Director Cox’s leadership of IDHS,…
Read MoreLyme Disease
Warmer weather means we have to start thinking about ticks and Lyme Disease. Most people are aware of the association between tick bites and Lyme disease, but few know exactly what Lyme disease is or what causes it. The number of cases in Indiana has varied over the years, but generally has increased since around…
Read MoreMeeting Notes: Hamilton County Parks & Recreation Board 06/10/2022
Special Session Agenda Coxhall Garden Manion Event Hall 11669 Towne Rd, Carmel, IN 46032 June 10, 2022 at 11 a.m. Call to Order 11 a.m. Potter’s Bridge Park Expansion Resolution Bray and HC Farms 5-year Master Plan
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