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Bear Creek Park Master Plan Adopted
On Tuesday, the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation voted unanimously to adopt the Bear Creek Park Master Plan. The approved Master Plan is a framework that will guide the ultimate design and development of the 27-acre park over the next several years. Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation worked alongside the community, consultants, and city…
Read MoreAttorney General Rokita Wins $2.9M Settlement for Hoosiers, Recovering Over $385M Total Since Taking Office
Attorney General Todd Rokita has finalized a $2.9 settlement for Hoosiers with software company Intuit over alleged deceptive advertising for its TurboTax program — and his office’s recoveries for Hoosiers have now surpassed $385 million since he took office in January 2021. “At my inauguration, I committed to the people of Indiana that my administration…
Read MoreAmid Record Inflation, Young Joins Colleagues to Propose Middle Class Savings Protections
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) to introduce legislation that would provide relief and protections for middle class savings that still face federal taxes despite significantly diminished value imposed by historic rates of inflation. The Middle-Class Savings…
Read MoreSenators Young, Duckworth Bill to Provide TSA PreCheck to Disabled Veterans Passes Senate
Yesterday, bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) to provide disabled veterans Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck passed the Senate by unanimous consent. TSA PreCheck is already offered to active duty, reserves, and National Guard service members at no cost. The Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act…
Read MoreSenator Young Votes for Bill to Support Veterans Who Faced Toxic Exposure
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) yesterday issued the following statement after voting for the Honoring Our PACT Act, comprehensive legislation to provide toxic-exposed veterans with health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The legislation passed the Senate 84 to 14. “While I was disappointed Senate Democrats refused to allow any amendments…
Read MorePost Offices Will be Closed on June 20th in Observance of Juneteenth
Post Offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Juneteenth. There will be no mail delivery, caller service, or Post Office Box service. All services will resume on Tuesday. Post Offices will be open regularly scheduled hours this Saturday Customers who wish to purchase stamps, mail packages, or ship urgent letters or packages on…
Read MoreSheridan’s Boxley Cabin Now Open for Visitors
The Sheridan Historical Society has begun opening offering Saturday open hours for the George Boxley Cabin up on the hill in Veterans Park. Society docents will be available to offer a tour of the cabin and its environs to the public on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the Labor Day weekend. The…
Read MoreDuke Energy Powers Free Live Music for Noblesville Main Street Event, July 1st
Noblesville Main Street (NMS) invites the community to its “Music and All That Jazz” event, the first of several planned for this year’s First Friday series powered by Duke Energy. Free music is coming back to the Noblesville Square on July 1, 2022. Noblesville Main Street will be hosting “Music and All That Jazz,” an…
Read MoreAJC Honors Hillel Chapters in Ukraine, Indiana for Resilience and Fight Against Antisemitism
On Tuesday, the American Jewish Committee honored students at the Hillel chapters in the Ukraine city of Kharkiv, and Indiana University, where students marshaled an effort to create campus-wide solidarity in the face of rising acts of antisemitism. The Hillel chapters received the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy, which recognizes college-based advocates who…
Read MoreAttorney General Rokita Reminds Hoosiers to Use Caution to Avoid Scams While on Summer Vacation
Attorney General Todd Rokita encourages Hoosiers to avoid scams by being mindful as they prepare for out-of-town summer vacations. To ensure your time away is as safe as possible, use caution to avoid crafty scammers. “When planning your vacation this summer, remember anyone can be the target of a scam,” Rokita said. “Often, when a…
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