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‘We Cannot Afford To Be Complacent’: Chamber Releases 2035 Economic Vision For State
By: Leslie Bonilla Muniz Indiana’s influential Chamber of Commerce on Monday released its third long-term economic plan for the state — two years ahead of schedule, and as both Indiana…
Read MoreDOC Plans To Close Indiana State Prison As Part Of New Westville Project — Which Now Tops $1.2B
By: Casey Smith The Indiana Department of Correction plans to close the state prison in Michigan City after a new, $1.2 billion prison facility was approved last week by budget…
Read MoreIn Wake Of Yellow Collapse, Can Trucking Get Greener?
Dear EarthTalk: Is the widely publicized failure of Yellow Trucking actually an opportunity for the U.S. trucking industry to reduce its carbon footprint? While no one likes to see companies…
Read MoreMichael Carmichael, Founder Of The Check A Vet Website, Says The VA Is Understating Veteran Suicides
by John Grimaldi A recent study by America’s Warrior Partnership found that veterans were committing suicide at an alarming rate of 44 a day, more than twice the Veterans Administration’s…
Read MoreConsumer Alert: Products Recalled In July
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in July. This is the time to take advantage of opportunities available for those who…
Read MoreCoffee And Color-Coded Ballots: Hoosier Elections Chief Includes Guatemala On His Travel Tour
By: Leslie Bonilla Muniz Ten Hoosiers stood in Guatemala City, Guatemala on a Sunday in late June, watching streams of people socialize, drink coffee and listen to music. It was…
Read MoreThis Summer, Duke Energy’s Home Energy House Call Program Helps Indiana Customers Save Energy And Money
Eligible customers can sign up for a free in-house energy assessment (valued at $180) that’s designed to help them improve home energy efficiency and save on monthly bills. Summer means…
Read MoreSchool Bus Safety Enforcement Campaign Under Way In Indiana
As students head back to the classroom, state and local law enforcement agencies are reminding motorists to stop for school buses or face the consequences. Over the next couple of…
Read MoreStudent Loan Pause Ending – Don’t Get Scammed
After more than three years of relief, the payment pause on student loans is coming to an end. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that student loan interest will resume Sept.…
Read MoreElectrician Shortage Hampering Transition To Renewables
Dear EarthTalk: Is America’s electrician shortage hurting our ability to get away from fossil fuels? A shift away from fossil fuels is necessary if we are to mitigate climate change,…
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