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Michigan Lawmaker Backs Gas Tax Suspension Proposal
(LANSING) - A Michigan lawmaker is supporting a proposal that would temporarily suspend the state's fuel tax to lower prices at the pump.State Representative Kathy Schmaltz of Jackson recently co-sponsored House Bill 5966, which would suspend Michigan's state gas tax on gasoline, diesel and alter...
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Small Michigan Marijuana Retailers Feeling Pressure From Market Changes
(MICHIGAN) - Small marijuana retailers across Michigan, including businesses in rural southern Michigan communities, are facing growing financial pressure as prices fall and new taxes take effect.Bridge Michigan reports the state now has more than 800 marijuana stores. Industry experts say increa...
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Central Noble Investigating Candy Distributed In Adult-Labeled Pouches
(NOBLE COUNTY) - Central Noble Community School Corporation says it is investigating after candy was distributed to students Wednesday in pouches labeled "for adults 21 and over."According to a statement posted by the school corporation, administrators learned of the situation during dismissal at...
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Illinois Lawmakers Facing Deadline In Chicago Bears Stadium Talks
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Illinois lawmakers are facing a Sunday night deadline as negotiations continue over a proposal aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in the Chicago area with a new stadium development in Arlington Heights.The proposal under consideration in Springfield would provide major property t...
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Ball State To Pay Former Employee $225,000 In First Amendment Settlement
(MUNCIE) - Ball State University has agreed to pay a former employee $225,000 to settle a First Amendment lawsuit connected to a social media post about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.The lawsuit was filed by the ACLU of Indiana on behalf of former Ball State employee Suzanne Swierc, who p...
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Yoder Murder Suspect Allegedly Told Police He 'Lost My Mind'
(YODER) - New court documents are revealing more details in the fatal shooting of a woman Friday night in southwest Allen County.Seventy-nine-year-old James R. Chelf is charged with murder in the death of his wife, 77-year-old Sandra Sue Chelf. He remains held without bond at the Allen County Jai...
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Indiana Infant Mortality Rate Holds At Record Low, Still Above National Average
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Preliminary data from the Indiana Department of Health shows Indiana's infant mortality rate remained at a historic low in the latest data.The state recorded 6.3 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, matching the record low reported in 2024. State officials say it is the l...
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Indiana Election Races Drawing Thousands In Online Prediction Market Bets
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Online bettors are wagering tens of thousands of dollars on Indiana political races through online prediction markets, including the Republican race for Indiana secretary of state.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports the prediction market Kalshi has seen nearly $80,000 in trade ...
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Braun Signs Expanded Property Tax Relief For Indiana Veterans
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed legislation expanding property tax relief for veterans across the state.The new law provides a full property tax deduction for totally disabled veterans on the assessed value of their primary residence. Under the change, qualifying veterans ...
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East Noble Teacher Faces Child Seduction Charges After Student Allegations
(KENDALLVILLE) - An East Noble High School teacher has been preliminarily charged with two counts of child seduction following allegations from two students, according to court documents.Jesse Kimmel, 45, was preliminarily charged May 19 with Child Seduction of a 14- to 15-year-old, a Level 5 fel...
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