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News from September 2024

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Bipartisan group urges Education Department for extended compliance period on transparency rules

By Indy Standard | Sep 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) requesting a delay in the institutional reporting deadline for the new Gainful Employment (GE) and Financial Value Transparency (FVT) regulations to July 2025.

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State Reps. Sweet and Snow announce funding boost for Wabash County school safety

By Indy Standard | Sep 11, 2024

Wabash County schools have recently received over $226,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, supported by State Representatives Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).

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IPS Board announces September 2024 meeting details

By Indy Standard | Sep 10, 2024

The IPS Board of School Commissioners will host its September board meeting in person. For those unable to attend, written public comment submissions can be made through the submission form. The action session will be live-streamed online for the media and public from the district’s website at https://myips.org/board.

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Hendricks County receives over $526K from state for school safety upgrades

By Indy Standard | Sep 10, 2024

Hendricks County schools recently received more than $526,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, supported by area lawmakers.

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Rep. McNamara collaborates with sheriff's office on anti-signal jammer legislation

By Indy Standard | Sep 10, 2024

A local burglary involving a high-tech signal jammer has prompted State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office to collaborate on finding legislative solutions.

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Bill introduced to protect U.S. farmland from foreign adversaries

By Indy Standard | Sep 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 today in Washington. The bill aims to enhance scrutiny over foreign acquisitions of U.S. farmland and agricultural industries, with a focus on purchases by countries such as China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.

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Government event this week in Marion County: Sept. 8-14

By Indy Standard | Sep 9, 2024

The following event is scheduled to take place in Marion County this week.

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Henry County receives over $241K from state for school safety upgrades

By Indy Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Henry County schools have received over $241,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, supported by local legislators. This funding is part of Indiana's biennial budget passed in 2023, which allocated significant investments towards school safety. In total, 499 schools across Indiana's 92 counties were awarded $24 million in state matching grants.

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Putnam County schools receive over $272K for safety upgrades

By Indy Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Putnam County schools have received over $272,300 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, supported by State Representative Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).

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James Whitcomb Riley School celebrates renovations under Rebuilding Stronger initiative

By Indy Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) celebrated a milestone at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 on Friday, Sept. 7 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the campus’ newly renovated black box theater, music rooms, and gymnasium stage.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Marion County in week ending Aug. 31

By Indy Standard | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Morgan County schools receive over $233K for safety upgrades

By Indy Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Morgan County schools have received over $233,600 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program. The program is supported by State Representatives Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville).

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Indiana allocates $24 million to enhance school safety

By Indy Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Pike County School Corp. has received $81,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program, supported by State Representative Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh).

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Entertainment events this week in Marion County: Sept. 8-14

By Indy Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Marion County this week.

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Family & kids events this week in Marion County: Sept. 8-14

By Indy Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Marion County this week.

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Which former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Indy Standard | Sep 8, 2024

These former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Indy Standard area weekly mass times

By Indy Standard | Sep 8, 2024

The following parishes in the Indy Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Marion County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Indy Standard | Sep 7, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Marion County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Marion County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 31

By Indy Standard | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Entertainment event this weekend in Marion County: Friday, Sept. 6 - Sunday, Sept. 8

By Indy Standard | Sep 6, 2024

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Marion County this weekend.