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New funding could be coming to Indiana’s child care voucher program, but it likely will not be enough to cover the current waitlist. Advocates and providers are urging the state to act sooner rather than later, before more child care capacity is lost.
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Who & What: March 23, 2026
IURC to lead public hearing of five utilities companies. Political science professor speaks on Greg Ballard's run and the 'Lincoln Party'. City of Fort Wayne announces second round of opioid settlement grants.
Who & What: March 20, 2026
Indiana leaders walk back IEDC foundation ‘wind-down’ as spending nears $500,000. President Trump waives shipping restriction to ease costs. University of Notre Dame says families with incomes under $150k will pay zero tuition, starting next school year.
Who & What: March 19, 2026
New all-terrain wheelchairs coming to a state park near you. Indiana commits $1B to attract high-wage life science jobs. IU Football's Curt Cignetti to drive honorary Pace Car at this year's Indy 500.
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The foundation came under heavy scrutiny for its secretive approach to donations and spending during former Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration. -
A True Presence is a documentary focused on Genois Wilson Brabson, the first woman firefighter in the Fort Wayne Fire Department. -
The ACLU of Indiana filed multiple lawsuits on behalf of three residential recovery homes alleging the state's attempts to classify them as something other than homes was discriminatory. -
The tornadoes caused significant damage and injuries along the path through Illinois and Indiana. -
The opioid settlement funds handed down by the state are going back to community organizations in the city that seek to meet people at every stage of substance use.
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While the former Indianapolis mayor plans to run as an independent, he will also run under the banner of the newly named "Lincoln Party" in November. -
After months of protests, public meetings and local organizing against the project, the Metropolitan Development Commission approved the plan for a data center in Decatur Township. -
Health centers warn they could lose millions in rebates under the state’s proposed change, which would end Medicaid drug rebates for health organizations.
WBOI News explores data centers and their potential impacts on northeast Indiana.
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