Clay Hunt Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill Passes Senate
The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act will soon become law. The Senate passed the bill 99-0 on Tuesday. It had previously passed the House of Representatives and…more»
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S&P Pays $1.4B in Fraudulent Ratings Settlement
The financial ratings firm Standard & Poor’s has struck a settlement agreement with the Justice Department and 19 states — including Indiana — in a case that alleged the company…more»
Pierce Brosnan Really Wants to be James Bond Again in New Super Bowl Ad
Pierce Brosnan stars in a new television commercial for Kia Motors America that will run during the Super Bowl for an estimated $9 million. In the ad, the 61 year…more»
New Connection Point for Transpo and Interurban Trolley
A connection point between two of the region’s largest public transportation systems is relocating. Riders that rely on Transpo and the Interurban Trolley will have a new connection at Twin…more»
Transpo Selects Contractor for New Compressed Natural Gas Facility
Transpo has selected a contractor for their new compressed natural gas facility. California-based EFS West was selected for the $3.8 million facility, which is a partnership between the city of…more»
US Senate Votes to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline
The United States Senate voted 62-36 on Thursday to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. Nine Democrats crossed the aisle to support the legislation, including Senator Joe Donnelly of Indiana. “As…more»
Throwback Thursday: ‘Will South Bend Build its Boyhood Factory?’
Americans were obsessed with gender throughout most of the 19th and early 20th century. Men were the rugged breadwinners, women were the matronly homemakers, and our whole nation would succeed…more»
Pence Ditches Proposed ‘Just IN’ State-Run News Website
There will not be a state-run news website in Indiana. After receiving harsh criticism in the press and among politicians in his own party, Governor Mike Pence sent out a…more»
South Bend Parks Win Pair of Statewide Awards
South Bend’s Parks and Recreation Department took home two statewide awards at a conference of the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association. The “CityVoice for Parks” and “Senior Fit” initiatives received…more»
Indiana Senate Committee Advances Religious-Based Hiring Bill
An Indiana Senate committee unanimously approved a bill that will require the state, local governments and public utilities in Indiana to include a provision in their contracts that would allow…more»