Social Security Updates: Identity proofing requirements

INDIANA – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing more substantial identity verification procedures….

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Senators Banks, Fetterman introduce the FRIDGE Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and John Fetterman (D- Pa.) introduced the Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports (FRIDGE) Act. This legislation directs the U.S….

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Discipline charges filed against Howard County judge

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against Howard Superior Court I Judge Matthew J. Elkin. The commission alleges that…

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Environmental group sues Indiana agency over coal ash wastewater permit

MARTINSVILLE – The Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) has filed a lawsuit in Morgan County Court against the Indiana Office of Administrative Law Proceedings (OALP), challenging…

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Indiana bill seeks stiffer penalties for driving without a license causing death

INDIANA – The Indiana Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee has advanced House Bill 1114, which aims to increase penalties for individuals who drive without…

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Boosting reading, math scores

INDIANA—The National Assessment of Educational Progress recently ranked Indiana sixth in the nation for reading proficiency. State Representatives Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) and Jake Teshka (R—North…

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IHCDA launches crowdfunding campaign for Farms to Friends Farm Stand

PAOLI– Paoli will soon provide greater access to fresh food if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $6,000 by May 10, 2025. If successful, the…

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Indiana Senate Committee passes bill expanding landlord rights in emergency possession cases

INDIANA—The Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee has approved House Bill 1115, a measure that would broaden the circumstances under which landlords can seek emergency possession of…

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Indiana bill seeks to update language and protect professionals in child abuse cases

INDIANA – The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has advanced Senate Bill 326, a measure aimed at updating legal terminology and providing protections…

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“A win for farmers” — Governor Braun signs Freedom & Opportunity Bill HEA 1149 into law

INDIANAPOLIS—On Tuesday, Governor Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1149 into law. This bill helps Hoosier farmers by creating a new online portal, giving them…

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