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Indiana Senate Republicans Offering Paid Internships
The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly,…
Read MoreExperts Carefully Optimistic About State’s Fiscal Footing As Lawmakers Look To Cut Taxes
By: Leslie Bonilla Muniz Indiana’s budget chiefs offered a measured sense of optimism on the state’s finances at a potentially transformational task force’s first meeting — as Republican-aligned speakers pushed…
Read More2023 Indiana State Fair Celebrates Historic 166th Year
Unveiling of the NEW Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion Tops the Charts. The 166th Indiana State Fair wrapped up Sunday following 18 days full of summertime fun, competition, education,…
Read MoreCarbon Offsets: Just Another Greenwashing Tool?
Dear EarthTalk: Are carbon offsets an effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, or are they just corporate greenwashing with little if any environmental impact? If you want to get…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Beware Scholarship Scams When Searching For Financial Aid
Many students are still searching and applying for grants and scholarships to fund their college education. With an average tuition of approximately $25,000 at 4-year institutions, according to the National…
Read MoreSpam E-Mail Takes Toll On Environment
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that spam email takes a huge toll on the environment? If you are among the 92 percent of Americans who use email as a means…
Read MoreDuke Energy Partners With Local Nonprofits To Distribute Fans To Help Seniors, Low-Income Customers Beat Summer Heat
Summer temperatures often mean customers are looking for ways to beat the heat and Duke Energy is working with local nonprofit agencies to distribute critical relief for residents in need.…
Read MoreScam Alert: Protect Yourself From “Check Washing”
Boomers may be the largest demographic to still use bank checks to pay bills, so a new scam reported by the Better Business Bureau might impact seniors more than others.…
Read MoreExperts Say, ‘Climate Change’ Is A Hoax
by John Grimaldi “In the good old summertime,” as the song goes, you can expect a heat wave or two in certain parts of the country. Indeed, summer is the…
Read MoreStemming The Tide Of Marine Fiberglass Pollution From Boats
Dear EarthTalk: Is there any way to stem the tide of fiberglass pollution from aging and discarded boats fouling marine ecosystems? It’s summer vacation and you’re ready to let loose…
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