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Trump EPA delays coal ash cleanup. Why that matters for Hoosier health
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a new rule allowing longer deadlines for coal ash cleanup.
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Hogsett allies routinely benefit from no-bid city contracts
On the campaign trail a decade ago, the mayor said no-bid contracts should ‘never be the default.’
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After decades of pollution and elevated arsenic, will Indy’s toxic coal ash ponds be cleaned?
AES Indiana is taking steps to clean and control the coal ash ponds at its Harding Street Station site.
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Indy councilors troubled by deals tied to Hogsett aide’s secret relationship
Most councilors did not respond to reporters, but a few said they are concerned.
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Hogsett ignored Thomas Cook’s secret relationship as money flowed to developers he represented
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett maintains he’s confident the deals were done in the public’s best interest.
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CityWay developer’s past-due loan to Indy is finally paid off
The company made the payment after Mirror Indy and IndyStar reported on missed deadlines.
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Brad Chambers’ company received ‘bailout’ from Indy after missing loan repayment deadline
The Republican candidate for governor is requiring Marion County taxpayers to function like a bank for his landmark development.