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ACLU Of Indiana Sues Attorney General's Office Over Alleged Threat To Prosecute Monroe County Man
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The ACLU of Indiana has filed a federal lawsuit against an investigator with the Indiana Attorney General's Office after a Monroe County man was allegedly warned he could face indictment over social media posts criticizing elected officials.The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Monr...
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Indiana Public School Group Expects Surge In School Referendums This Fall
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Coalition for Public Education says it expects as many as 100 public school districts across the state could seek property tax referendums from voters this fall.The organization says the campaigns reflect what it describes as a major shift in how public schools are fu...
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Michigan Reports Decline In Overdose Deaths As Additional Opioid Settlement Funds Expected
(LANSING) - New federal and state data show Michigan is seeing a decline in overdose deaths while additional opioid settlement funding is expected to support treatment and prevention programs across the state.According to data cited by Bridge Michigan, overdose deaths in Michigan are projected to...
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Bridge Michigan: Rural Michigan Medical Helicopter System Facing Growing Pressure
(LANSING) - A new report from Bridge Michigan says rural Michigan hospitals may become increasingly dependent on medical helicopters for emergency patient transfers as financial and policy pressures continue affecting health care systems across the state.The report says rural hospitals are expect...
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Farm Bill Provision Could Expand USDA Funding Access For Rural Animal Shelters
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Rural animal shelters across Indiana, Michigan, and the country could gain expanded access to federal funding under a provision included in the proposed 2026 Farm Bill. The measure stems from Indiana Congressman Jefferson Shreve's proposed Rural Animal Shelter Investment Act. The...
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Ohio Group Pushes Ballot Measure To Limit Size Of New Data Centers
(COLUMBUS) - A grassroots group in Ohio is gathering signatures for a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the size of new data centers built in the state.The campaign, led by Conserve Ohio, seeks to cap new data centers at 25 megawatts. Organizers say that amount of power could sup...
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"Click It Or Ticket" Campaign Begins Across Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana law enforcement agencies are increasing seat belt enforcement patrols as part of the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign.The campaign runs from May 11 through May 31 and includes the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana State Police, and local law enforcement ag...
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Lenawee County Man Sentenced To 70 Years In Wife's Murder
(ADRIAN) - A Lenawee County man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for the murder of his wife.Fifty-six-year-old Dale Warner was sentenced Thursday in Lenawee County Circuit Court.Warner was convicted in March on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of hi...
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Coldwater BPU Awards $1.7 Million Lead Service Line Replacement Contract
(COLDWATER) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities has awarded a more than $1.7 million contract for this year's lead service line replacement project.The contract was approved Wednesday night and awarded to KLS Underground.According to Water and Sewer Manager Bryan Massey, the bid was the low...
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Braun Expands State Paid Leave Policy To Include Foster Parents
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mike Braun is expanding Indiana's paid New Parent Leave policy for state employees to include foster parents.The announcement was made during Foster Care Awareness Month.Under the updated policy, eligible state employees who welcome a child into their home through foster...
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