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Rep. Banks introduces ‘No Oil From Terrorists Act’
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R) introduces the “No Oil From Terrorists Act,” legislation that would ban the importation of petroleum from Iran. He notes that despite decades of precedent prohibiting oil imports from Iran, the Biden Administration is refusing [...]
Crown Point Community School Corp. adds electric school bus
The Crown Point Community School Corporation adds an electric school bus to its fleet, thanks to a grant acquired in partnership with Drive Clean Indiana. “Our district is proud to add electric transportation with the purchase of this bus. [...]
WCSC eyes website improvements to attract subs
The Wawasee Community School Corporation School Board aims to improve the corporation’s website and help find substitute teachers. WCSC Superintendent Steve Troyer had asked the Board in January for permission to explore a staffing company for substitute teachers – [...]
Indiana joins multistate, bipartisan investigation of TikTok
Indiana is part of a new multistate investigation of TikTok by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general over how the platform may cause harm to children. Attorney General Todd Rokita (R) joins his colleagues, tweeting, “I’m investigating Chinese-owned [...]
U.S. EPA and Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management sue Northern Indiana Public Service Company
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management sue the Northern Indiana Public Service Company in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana under Superfund laws. U.S., et al., v. No. Indiana Pub. [...]
Churchill Downs Incorporated elaborates on newest CDI portfolio piece
During the company’s fourth quarter earnings conference call, Churchill Downs Incorporated President and Chief Operating Officer Bill Carstanjen elaborates on the newest piece to be added to the CDI portfolio, filling in the blanks on a few remaining questions [...]
MaximBet plans Indiana, Iowa sportsbook launch
MaximBet, which describes itself as a “lifestyle sports betting and online casino brand” that is owned and operated by Malta-based Carousel Group and in partnership with Maxim, plans to launch its sportsbook in Indiana and Iowa as part of [...]
Supreme Court: “Probation officers are state employees”
In Lake Co. Bd. of Comm’rs v. State, No. 22S-MI-64, the Supreme Court grants transfer and, in a unanimous opinion authored by the Chief Justice, addresses “a question of first impression: for determining which entity is responsible for defending [...]
Young, McDermott, Jr. separate from the pack
We told you over the past 18 months how difficult it would be for candidates without much of an organization to be obtain the required minimum 4,500 signatures for U.S. Senate ballot access (with at least 500 from each [...]
Letterman’s IndyCar team partners with Ball State University
David Letterman’s IndyCar team is partnering with Ball State University to provide opportunities and financial assistance for students in the esports program. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing establishes the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Scholarship, which will provide a $5,000 scholarship [...]