Government
Childlessness on the rise for younger women, new data reveals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey Fertility Supplement shows a significant increase in the percentage of childless…
DNR seeks public input on urban forestry funding
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for public input on urban forestry projects through a new survey. The DNR Community…
Purdue graduates among NASA’s newest astronauts
HOUSTON, TX – Two Purdue graduates are NASA’s newest astronaut candidates. Yuri Kubo, 40, of Columbus, Indiana, and Adam Fuhrmann, 35, of Leesburg, Virginia, were…
Social Security’s new homepage makes access easier for everyone
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Social Security officially launched a newly redesigned homepage to enhance online services for beneficiaries and the American public. This redesigned…
Bloomington City Council to discuss 2026 budget in special session on Wednesday
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council has scheduled a special session for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the city’s 2026 budget….
Beef Checkoff Program faces renewed scrutiny over funding and producer concerns
INDIANA – The mandatory Beef Checkoff program is facing renewed criticism after allocating over $25 million in producer funds to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Lt. Governor proposes naming Indiana bridge in honor of Charlie Kirk
INDIANA – Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith announced that he is proposing to name a bridge in Indiana after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was…
Over $500,000 in Urban Forestry Grants available in Indiana
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the availability of over $508,559 in grants to fund community and urban forestry projects…
USDA to hold listening sessions on rural and federal veterinary workforces
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 28, 2025, Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the Rural Veterinary Action Plan, a bold strategy to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians…
Weaver Popcorn and ISDA announce Inaugural Stewardship Award Winners
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing recently announced recipients of the inaugural Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing Stewardship award. Guernsey Farms,…
