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Braun Announces Child Care Rule Changes Aimed At Lowering Costs
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mike Braun has announced a series of proposed changes to Indiana's child care regulations that his administration says will reduce costs and expand access for families.The proposed reforms would lower some qualification requirements for child care directors and lead care...
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Report: Most Eligible Indiana Children Not Receiving Childcare Assistance
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Fewer than one in five Indiana children eligible for state-subsidized childcare programs are currently receiving assistance, according to a new analysis from the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute.The report found approximately 300,000 Indiana children live in families at or below 1...
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New Indiana Law Gives Attorney General Authority To Investigate Employers
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita says his office is preparing to enforce new state laws targeting employers who knowingly hire or retain workers not authorized to work in the United States.The business enforcement provisions of Senate Enrolled Act 76 take effect July 1.The la...
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Michigan Senate Committee Advances Permanent Free School Meals Bills
(LANSING) - Legislation that would make Michigan's free school meals program permanent is moving forward in the state Senate.The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved a package of bills Tuesday that would create and fund a permanent statewide program.Michigan public schools currently pr...
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Duck Race Returns To Coldwater Saturday
(COLDWATER) - Thousands of rubber ducks will take to the Coldwater River this weekend as the 33rd Annual John Rohloff-Coldwater Noon Exchange Club Duck Race returns to Waterworks Park.The event is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.In addition to the duck race, organizers have planned f...
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Northern Lights May Be Visible Over Indiana Tonight & Friday Night
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Northern Lights could be visible across parts of Indiana Thursday night and possibly again Friday night.The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G3 geomagnetic storm watch, creating the potential for aurora activity across portions of the state.Forecasters say the bes...
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Former Steuben County EMA Director Bill Brown Dies At 83
(PLEASANT LAKE) - Former Steuben County Emergency Management Director William "Bill" Brown has died at the age of 83.Brown passed away Tuesday, June 2, at his home in Pleasant Lake.The Steuben County Emergency Management Agency announced Brown's passing Wednesday, noting his decades of service to...
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Openings Remain For Trine Health Professions Camp
(ANGOLA) - Trine University still has spots available for students interested in exploring careers in healthcare through its Health Professions Camp next month.The two-day camp is scheduled for July 16 and 17 and is open to students entering 10th or 11th grade.Camp activities will run from 8 a.m....
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Fremont Teacher Receives Trine University Teaching Award
(ANGOLA) - A Fremont High School teacher has been recognized by Trine University for inspiring students to pursue careers in science, technology and engineering fields.Trine University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering presented its annual Outstanding High School Teaching Award ...
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Braun Extends Gas Tax Break, Keeping Indiana Fuel Prices Lowest In Nation
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana drivers will continue receiving a break at the gas pump for at least another month.Governor Mike Braun announced Wednesday that he is extending the suspension of Indiana's gasoline usage tax and gasoline excise tax through July 7.The two tax suspensions save motorists mor...
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