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Baird Votes To Avoid Default
Indiana Republican Congressman Jim Baird voted with the majority in favor of the bipartisan debt ceiling solution. “Under President Biden, our deficit has grown by $6 trillion, and our debt…
Read MoreYoung, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Support Ag Education Programs At Community Colleges
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and a group of Senate colleagues introduced the bipartisan Community College Agriculture Advancement Act to fund agriculture workforce training, education, and research programs at community…
Read MoreA Loaded Question Has Complex Answer
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…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita Sues Company Allegedly Responsible For Billions Of Illegal Robocalls
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…
Read MoreYoung Recognizes Hoosier Students Who Completed Spring Internship
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…
Read MoreAdvisory Opinion Calls On Indiana Officials, Private Attorneys To Avoid Conflicts Of Interest
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…
Read MoreCool Tools To Elevate Summer Celebrations
(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.…
Read MoreNegele: Indiana Expands Women’s Access To Contraceptives
A pair of bills expanding and increasing Hoosier women’s access to contraceptives are now law, according to State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). House Enrolled Act 1568, which was co-authored by…
Read MoreYoung, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Communities Recover From Disasters
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and a bipartisan group of senators reintroduced legislation to help communities recover from major disasters. The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act would strengthen the U.S. Department…
Read MoreLand Rights And Property Ownership Are Paramount In United States
Dear EarthTalk: What Is The “Right To Roam” And Why Is It Controversial In The United States? The “right to roam” is a concept that allows people to access and…
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