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Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to avoid scams this fall. This is a popular time to travel, move and undertake home improvement projects, but it’s also it’s a time for scammers to find new victims. “When planning out your fall vacations and projects, remember anyone can be the target of a scam,” Rokita…

By Whitney Downard Democrats and Republicans on a recent budget panel showcased different approaches to Indiana’s next two-year spending plan — from saving and paying down debt to one-time vs. ongoing investments. Indiana’s revenues continue to outperform projections, bolstering swollen coffers as stakeholders prepare to draft the 2023 budget amid ongoing inflation and economic concerns.…

Ivy Tech Community College kicked off College Application Week as part of Learn More Indiana’s College GO! Campaign, a national initiative of the American College Application Campaign (ACAC). As part of this national week of recognition, students who are interested in applying or enrolling at Ivy Tech are encouraged to attend a special Tuesdays@TheTech event…

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. Seven recipients were honored for extraordinary initiatives in protecting the environment. Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence are Indiana’s most prestigious environmental recognition awards. They are reserved for the most innovative, sustainable, and exemplary programs or projects that positively impact Indiana’s…

Purdue University this past Friday dedicated Marc and Sharon Hagle Hall, a new home for Purdue Bands & Orchestras. The four-story building is named for Marc and Sharon Hagle in honor of their $10 million leadership gift. Marc earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Purdue in 1971 and a master’s degree in business…

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Board of Directors for the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced five developments have received awards from the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, in conjunction with Multifamily Tax Exempt Bonds. This funding is used to incentivize private developers to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation and construction of…

Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen yesterday announced that he intends to seek re-election as Mayor of Indiana’s 10th largest city. Mayor Jensen is a Republican and has served as Mayor of Noblesville since January 2020. He is now seeking his second term. “Noblesville in my hometown,” Jensen said in a statement. “As Mayor, I have worked…

Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:33 a.m. SET: 7:37 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 75 °F Low: 56 °F Today is… • Family Health and Fitness Day • Kiwanis Kids’ Day • National Public Lands Day What Happened On This Day: • 1789 US Congress Adopts the Judiciary Act of 1789 • 1869 Black Friday in the United States…

The Wellness Council of Indiana, a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, has announced that the next Indiana Workforce Mental Health Survey is underway. The online survey assesses business attitudes, knowledge and practices as they relate to tackling substance misuse and mental health concerns among the workforce. “This initiative continues to be integral to…