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License Plate Readers Throw Wrench in Data Privacy Crack Down
By Casey Smith State lawmakers are prioritizing multiple bills in the current legislative session that seek to increase data privacy and give Hoosiers more say over how their personal information is stored. But Republican legislators remain reluctant to enact policy around increasingly common surveillance technology like license plate readers used by law enforcement. The Indiana…
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Former Gov. Daniels Opts Out of Senate Run
By Whitney Downard After much speculation, former Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Tuesday he will not run for a soon-to-be-open seat in Congress after sitting U.S. Sen. Mike Braun launched his own 2024 bid for governor. “With full credit and respect for the institution and those serving in it, I conclude that it’s just not the…
Read MoreRep. Jeter’s bill Increasing Nonprofit Oversight Passes State House, Moves to Senate
The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted in support of State Rep. Chris Jeter’s (R-Fishers) bill to hold irresponsible nonprofits accountable and better protect Hoosiers. “Several recent high-profile cases have highlighted the gaps in the oversight of nonprofits in our state,” Jeter said. “The goal of this legislation is to make sure Hoosiers have a…
Read MoreNickel Plate Arts to Feature Artist Jerry Mannell in February
Nickel Plate Arts will be featuring Jerry Mannell’s exhibit, “Transtangentialism” during the month of February. Mannell’s art is open to interpretation by the viewer—and that’s just the way he likes it. In Mannell’s work, the composition, color and line are often tangential to each other. They relate, but not in a direct way; the overall…
Read MoreNFD Responds to Fire at White River Elementary
This past Tuesday, the Noblesville Fire Department responded to an after-school emergency call around 3:30 p.m. The first units on the scene were met with light smoke. quickly locating the source in one of the classrooms. The sprinkler system activated, stopping the fire from spreading and limiting damage to the room. The small fire, contained…
Read MoreMeeting Notice: Noblesville Common Council 02/06/2023
The Noblesville Common Council will meet in special session on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at 6 p.m. in room A214 at City Hall, 16 South 10th St.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Carmel Councilman Urges Legislature to Pump Brakes
Dear Editor, I’m writing today to urge the Indiana State Legislature to pump the brakes on Senate Bill 134 and House Bill 1121. Both pieces of legislation — written by out-of-state business interests focused on profits over the wellbeing of living creatures — would undermine local ordinances regarding the responsible breeding of cats and dogs…
Read MoreFishers’ Disability Awareness Month Celebration Set to Make Return in March
The annual celebration of National Disability Awareness Month in Fishers returns in March to bring awareness of what life is like for those with physical and intellectual disabilities. The month-long celebration, hosted by the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability and presented by Old National Bank, will feature a series of special events and initiatives throughout…
Read MoreLongest-Serving Noblesville Council Member Retires
Noblesville Common Council Brian Ayer has decided not to run for another term on the Noblesville City Council after 20 years of service to the citizens of Noblesville. “I am proud of the progress our City has made since I began serving on council in 2003,” Brian Ayer said. “We have worked together as a…
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