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U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined 46 of his colleagues in a bipartisan letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm, raising their concern about a proposed rule by the DOE that increases efficiency standards on distribution transformers—critical grid products—at a time when the availability of essential grid components remains a significant challenge for…

 U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) recognized Hoosier students who participated in the spring session of his internship program in Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis. The students assisted with daily activities and special projects related to legislation, communications, and constituent services. The Washington, D.C. intern class included Audrey Sims (top left), a graduate of the University of…

Crossing School of Business & Entrepreneurship announced they are moving their Indianapolis campus to its new location at Lutherwood Children’s Home for the start of the new school year which begins July 31, 2023. The Crossing Indy campus has been located at Diversity Church since…… and but has been in Indy since…. And has successfully…

Lawsuit against Avid Telecom represents Rokita administration’s fifth major case against robocallers. The state has filed a lawsuit against an Arizona-based company allegedly responsible for facilitating billions of robocalls. As part of a coalition of 48 states and the District of Columbia, Attorney General Todd Rokita sued Michael D. Lansky LLC — which does business…

Dear EarthTalk: Do nature, plants and animals have legal rights? The question of whether nature, encompassing plants and animals, should possess rights is a complex and contentious one. Humans have long exerted dominance over the natural world, but a growing movement argues for recognizing the inherent value and rights of nature. Advocates of this view,…

Westfield Washington Historical Society & Museum are looking for volunteers for their latest car show and are hosting a meeting for volunteers. They are in need of vintage cars, trucks or antique engines for a car show at the historical society’s Barker Log Cabin grand opening and bicentennial celebration Saturday, June 3rd. Have to be…

By: Casey Smith In a recent advisory opinion, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission doubled down on expectations that public officials and government lawyers avoid potential conflicts when moving between public and private service, or when moving from one government agency to another. Up for interpretation is Indiana Professional Conduct Rules as they apply to…

(StatePoint) As temperatures rise and the days get longer, it’s time for grilling and get-togethers. Make sure your summer soirees are extra special by stocking up on top kitchen essentials. Gear for Grill Masters . To be a great grill master, you need the best gear! Build up your BBQ basics with a new Prep…

Dear EarthTalk: I don’t get how cryptocurrency is so bad for the environment? Cryptocurrency’s impact on the environment is a big cause for concern. While cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) offer various benefits, such as decentralized transactions and financial inclusivity, their underlying technology, known as blockchain, has significant environmental drawbacks. One of the main environmental issues…