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indianapublicradio. org > news > 2026 > 07 > state-judge-grants-injunction-on-enforcement-of-immigration-detainer-law-in-monroe-county

State judge grants injunction on enforcement of immigration detainer law in Monroe County

3+ hour, 11+ min ago  (402+ words) A Monroe Circuit Court judge has temporarily blocked part of a new Indiana immigration law from being enforced in Monroe County. Judge Luke Rudisill issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday against a section of'Senate Enrolled Act 76, also called the FAIRNESS Act,…...

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indianapublicradio. org > news > 2026 > 07 > braun-seeks-applicants-for-utility-regulatory-commission-after-member-resigns-cites-affordability

Braun seeks applicants for utility regulatory commission after member resigns, cites affordability " Indiana Public Radio

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (297+ words) Gov. Mike Braun is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission after Commissioner David Veleta announced he will resign by the end of August. Veleta, who spent 17 years with the commission, first as staff member…...

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indianapublicradio. org > news > 2026 > 06 > fire-marshal-13000-injured-from-fireworks-in-u-s-last-year

Fire marshal: 13, 000 injured from fireworks in U. S. last year

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (139+ words) As Indiana families prepare their barbecue grills and head to their local firework stand this Fourth of July, it's important to know basic safety precautions. 13, 000 people were injured using fireworks across the U. S. last year in addition to 1, 300 sparkler-related injuries, according…...

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indianapublicradio. org > news > 2026 > 06 > indiana-awards-84m-in-infrastructure-grants-governor-calls-for-long-term-road-funding-solution

Indiana awards $84 M in infrastructure grants, governor calls for long-term road funding solution

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (200+ words) Gov. Mike Braun announced $84 million in infrastructure grants Tuesday to 147 cities and counties across Indiana. The matching funds are intended to bolster investment in local bridge and road projects. The state awarded over $165 million in infrastructure grants this year. Speaking…...

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indianapublicradio. org > news > 2026 > 06 > governor-directs-state-to-reimburse-local-governments-for-gas-tax-holiday-revenue

Governor directs state to reimburse local governments for gas tax holiday revenue

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (553+ words) Gov. Mike Braun's administration will make local governments whole for any gas tax revenues lost due to his suspension of Indiana's fuel taxes since May, according to a Tuesday news release. State Budget Director Chad Ranney will bring the formal…...

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indianapublicradio. org > news > 2026 > 06 > the-wild-west-of-cannabis-indianas-hemp-industry-looks-for-growth-amid-legislative-pushback

'The Wild West of cannabis': "Indiana's hemp industry looks for growth amid legislative pushback

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1695+ words) The Fountain Square location of Wild Eye Cannabis is bright green, but really, it looks like any bar. The garage door is open to let in the spring afternoon, glasses sit behind the counter, commercials roll on a handful of…...

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indianapublicradio. org > news > 2026 > 06 > indiana-assessed-value-rises-10-percent-since-2025

Indiana assessed value rises 10 percent since 2025

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (862+ words) Gross assessed values for commercial, industrial and residential properties collectively rose nearly 10% across Indiana from 2025 to 2026 in the latest state data, less than the 19% jump recorded between 2024 and 2025. Residence value grew slower, despite complaints from struggling homeowners " and skepticism from…...

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indianapublicradio. org > news > 2026 > 06 > temporary-protected-status-ruling-impacts-thousands-in-indiana

Temporary protected status ruling impacts thousands in Indiana

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (420+ words) The U. S. Supreme Court'ruled 6-3 Thursday'the Trump administration has the authority to terminate Haitian and Syrian immigrants" temporary protection status that shielded them from deportation. The ruling directly affects thousands of Haitians in Indiana and impacts their larger community of an estimated…...

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indianapublicradio. org > news > 2026 > 06 > clark-county-leaders-starting-search-to-replace-yazel-as-health-officer

Clark County leaders starting search to replace Yazel as health officer

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (743+ words) Clark County leaders are moving toward the search for the county's first new health officer in nearly a decade. Dr. Eric Yazel, who's held the position since 2017, recently started in a new roleas one of two chief medical officers for…...

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indianapublicradio. org > news > 2026 > 06 > government-politics-in-brief-budget-committee-hears-update-on-ice-detention-cost-electrical-grid-analysis-grant

Government & Politics In Brief Budget committee hears update on ICE detention cost, electrical grid analysis grant

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (233+ words) Indiana has received just over $20 million from the federal government for its two-year contract to hold immigration detainees at Miami Correctional Facility. That's against roughly $22 million in expenses, Department of Correction commissioner Lloyd Arnold told lawmakers Thursday. Rep. Ed De…...