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Work and Learn Indiana seeks nominations

October 23, 2021

Work and Learn Indiana (formerly Indiana INTERNnet) is seeking nominations for its 16th annual IMPACT Awards program, which celebrates internship excellence and the collaborations that make them happen. Honors will be given to the Intern of the Year (college, high…

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Sen. Mike Braun tears into Democrats’ spending proposal

October 23, 2021

After Senate Democrats introduced their proposed spending bills, Indiana Sen. Mike Braun ripped into it. Braun released the following statement criticizing the partisan spending bills for their several poison pills and unacceptable provisions including spending your tax dollars on abortions,…

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Rokita leads 17-state effort to protect parents from Biden administration’s intimidation tactics

October 23, 2021

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is leading a 17-state effort to deter the Biden administration from threatening parents who express their views to school officials on issues regarding their children’s education. “Hoosier parents have a First Amendment right to speak…

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Perry County hit in Medicaid fraud case

October 23, 2021

Attorney General Todd Rokita recently marked another successful case investigated and prosecuted by his Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). In 2021, the unit has now been involved in 53 cases resulting in guilty verdicts. This month, the owner and operator…

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Indiana involved in multistate pro-life effort

October 23, 2021

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said a federal appeals court decision upholding a Texas abortion law bodes well for other states’ efforts to defend their sovereign authority. “This pro-life win for Texas is also a win for Indiana,” Rokita said.…

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IEDC gets new EVP of Global Investments

October 23, 2021

Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers announced Ann Lathrop has been named executive vice president of global investments for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), effective Nov. 1, 2021. Lathrop most recently served as chief marketing officer for Crowe. “I’m…

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DNR stocking 2,155 rainbow trout this fall

October 23, 2021

DNR will stock a total of 2,155 rainbow trout in seven different lakes across Indiana by the end of this month. The trout are greater than 7 inches on average and come from Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station near Howe…

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Crouch, IHCDA launch crowdfunding campaign

October 23, 2021

Lt. Gov Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announced a partnership with Forest Park Elementary School to build an inclusive playground for the community. Fort Wayne residents will soon have a new place to…

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CANDLES speaks on the passing of Mickey Kor

October 23, 2021

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michael “Mickey” Kor, Holocaust survivor, Purdue University’s greatest fan, and husband to Eva Kor, founder of CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center. Mickey passed peacefully today Oct. 19, 2021, 6:01 a.m.,…

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Invisible threat: Hoosier women stay sober on nights out for fear of drink spiking, finds survey

October 23, 2021

Women are often told to “watch their drink” by prevention campaigns aiming to create awareness about being drugged or having their drink spiked. A study of American students found that nearly 1 in 10 (7.8%) reported that they had been…

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