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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) yesterday announced the availability of grant funding for recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and disposal from the agency’s Community Recycling Grant Program. “We are happy to offer this grant funding to help educate communities about recycling and waste reduction. These grants will fund projects that improve…

Movie buffs visiting the Indiana State Museum’s IMAX Theater this month may have a surprise encounter with a flashy character. His friends call him Oscar. A genuine Academy Award statuette – presented to Vincente Minnelli as Best Director for the smash 1958 musical Gigi – will be on display in the lobby through Sept. 15…

The Indiana Secured School Safety Board has approved more than $22.9 million in matching state grants, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking school safety investments. The grants will be allocated to 425 schools, which is the largest number of schools to ever apply. “We continue to prioritize investments in school safety to help students…

The 2022 Indiana Small Business Expo will be held again on Sept. 16 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, in downtown Indianapolis and a portion of the proceeds go to Indiana Veteran Business Owners and to mentorship programs for boys without role models. The event will bring together businesses statewide of various industries for networking, workshops…

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce announced on Tuesday its endorsement of State Senator Kyle Walker in his re-election campaign for Senate District 31. Senate District 31 encompasses parts of Hamilton and Marion counties, including all of Fishers and part of Lawrence. In its endorsement, the Chamber noted Walker’s record on economic development, jobs, cutting taxes…

Attorney General Todd Rokita issued an advisory opinion yesterday affirming that Indiana law requires Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) investments to be based solely on the financial interests of Hoosier public employees and retirees. “Hoosiers deserve assurance that these retirement funds are being invested solely for financial interests,” Rokita said. “Any other commitment or stated…

As the academic year approaches and students head back to the classroom, StepStone Family and Youth Services of Indiana is kicking off its first-ever “Back to School” backpack drive to benefit foster youth in need. StepStone will be accepting donations of new and gently used backpacks from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30 at locations across…

The University of Indianapolis announced on Wednesday that it has received a grant of $688,938 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, Indiana Youth Programs on Campus. The grant will help the University launch a week-long residential summer camp with the aim of expanding already existing educational programming for Hoosier youth who might not yet…