House Bill 1383 would weaken protections for some of the state’s highest quality wetlands, including dozens of acres in Marion County.
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Posted inGovernment
Indianapolis found human remains during bridge work by old Greenlawn Cemetery
Human remains discovered during Henry Street bridge work by former Greenlawn Cemetery.
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Indiana lawmakers seem unlikely to tackle school consolidation in 2024 session
School officials are additionally pushing back against a new report that calls for small and rural schools to merge.
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Senator finds little support for fire department merger bill
A Senate committee delayed voting on Senate Bill 54, which targets how township fire departments merge with the Indianapolis Fire Department.
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New IndyGo Blue Line stop would be ‘pedestrian refuge’ in front of Irvington school
Moving the stop represents a win for Irvington residents, even those who aren’t opposed to the Blue Line.
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Transit advocates are heading to the Statehouse to support the Blue Line
On the same day, a Senate committee will take up a bill that would prohibit the Blue Line from absorbing traffic lanes.
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Indiana governor signs executive order to avert local propane shortages
About half a million Indiana residents who rely on propane gas for heat could be facing a limited supply.
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A forced merger? Why 3 township fire departments oppose a new Senate bill
Senate Bill 54 would allow Indianapolis to force mergers with the Wayne, Decatur and Pike township fire departments. It’s being discussed even as Wayne considers a voluntary merger.
Posted inArts & Culture
Indiana libraries face drastic funding changes, limits to activities in Senate bill
The legislation could also potentially result in decreased funding for library services.
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Here’s what’s in Indiana lawmakers’ proposal to hold back more third graders
The Indiana Department of Education wants 95% of third graders to pass the reading test by 2027.
