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Rep. Barrett urges applications for Education Scholarship Account by Sept. 1

By Indy Standard | Jul 31, 2024

State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) is urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account (ESA) before the September 1 deadline.

Decatur County legislators urge applications for Education Scholarship Account by Sept. 1

By Indy Standard | Jul 31, 2024

Decatur County lawmakers are urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the September 1 deadline.

Rep. Patterson urges applications for Education Scholarship Account by Sept. 1

By Indy Standard | Jul 31, 2024

State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) is urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the September 1 deadline.

Monroe County legislators urge application for Education Scholarship Account by Sept. 1

By Indy Standard | Jul 31, 2024

Monroe County lawmakers are urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account (ESA) before the September 1 deadline.

Henry County legislators promote Education Scholarship Account application deadline

By Indy Standard | Jul 31, 2024

Henry County lawmakers are urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account (ESA) before the September 1 deadline.

Indiana lawmakers encourage applications for education scholarship account for students with disabilities

By Indy Standard | Jul 31, 2024

State Reps. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) and Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) are encouraging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

Senators Young, Kaine introduce act requiring annual unfunded priorities report from State Department, USAID

By Indy Standard | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Fully Funding Our National Security Priorities Act today. The legislation aims to empower the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by requiring them to submit an annual unfunded priorities list (UPL) to Congress. This move acknowledges the critical roles of these agencies in national security and addresses concerns that underinvestment in diplomatic and development programs weakens the U.S.'s ability to counter...

Indiana legislators urge families of disabled students to apply for scholarship accounts

By Indy Standard | Jul 31, 2024

State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) are urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the September 1 deadline.

Rush County legislators urge applications for Education Scholarship Account by Sept. 1

By Indy Standard | Jul 31, 2024

State Reps. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) are urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the September 1 deadline.

Eight more IPS schools join shared library system this fall

By Indy Standard | Jul 31, 2024

In the fall of 2024, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) will see eight additional schools included in the Indianapolis Public Library’s Shared System, enhancing students’ access to both physical and digital resources in the classroom.

1 gas station in cities throughout Marion County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 27

By Indy Standard | Jul 31, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

IPS unveils sculptures honoring historic high school basketball teams

By Indy Standard | Jul 30, 2024

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) unveiled two sculptures at Crispus Attucks High School and George Washington High School this week as the district prepares to start classes for 2024-25.

Senate passes Kids Online Safety Act; heads to House for approval

By Indy Standard | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has expressed his approval of the Senate's passage of the Kids Online Safety Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at protecting children online and holding social media companies accountable. The legislation passed with a vote of 91-3 and will now move to the House of Representatives.

Lawmakers call out IOC over religious depiction at Paris Olympics

By Indy Standard | Jul 30, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.), along with a group of 30 Republican lawmakers, sent a letter to International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach following the depiction of the Last Supper during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Senators urge State Department & USAID to revitalize US policy on Burma

By Indy Standard | Jul 30, 2024

This week, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and USAID Administrator Samantha Power. The letter urges them to develop a proactive policy on Burma in light of the rapidly evolving civil conflict in the country.

Senator Todd Young receives "Hero of Main Street" award from National Retail Federation

By Indy Standard | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has been recognized as a 2024 “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation (NRF) for his work to advance public policy that encourages a vibrant and healthy retail sector.

From Hoosier State Today

Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis listed among most affordable Indiana institutions for in-state students in 2023

By Hoosier State Today | 5 months ago

College costs for in-state students at Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis, in Indianapolis, were $4,912 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Marion County in week ending July 27

By Indy Standard | Jul 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Reps. Prescott and Rowray encourage applications for Education Scholarship Account

By Indy Standard | Jul 29, 2024

State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) are urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marion County in week ending July 27?

By Indy Standard | Jul 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.