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Indiana House passes bill exploring border adjustment with Illinois

By Indy Standard | Feb 20, 2025

Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston's legislation to consider adjusting Indiana's border to incorporate Illinois counties that have voted to secede from their state has passed the Indiana House of Representatives.

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Legislation proposed for mandatory cash payments at Indiana school events

By Indy Standard | Feb 20, 2025

State Representative Kyle Pierce of Anderson has co-authored legislation to ensure that cash payment options are available at school extracurricular activities and events, including athletic events.

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Indiana House passes bill for pediatric cancer research fund

By Indy Standard | Feb 20, 2025

The Indiana House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at establishing a new grant program for pediatric cancer research.

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Indiana House approves bill aiding statewide operations for food trucks

By Indy Standard | Feb 20, 2025

The Indiana House of Representatives has passed legislation proposed by State Representative Joanna King aimed at supporting food truck vendors in the state.

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Bill seeks transparency and fair pricing at Indiana's nonprofit hospitals

By Indy Standard | Feb 20, 2025

State Representative Ben Smaltz of Auburn has co-authored a bill aimed at addressing rising healthcare costs by ensuring nonprofit hospitals in Indiana operate with transparency and fair pricing.

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Senators urge USDA action on avian flu crisis

By Indy Standard | Feb 20, 2025

Senators Todd Young and Joni Ernst, alongside several colleagues, have reached out to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a bid to improve the response to the ongoing avian flu outbreak.

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Which former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 23?

By Indy Standard | Feb 20, 2025

These former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 23.

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On Wednesday, Feb. 19, former Lawrence Central High School standout Ahmaad Duff’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Indy Standard | Feb 20, 2025

The game took place at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marion County in week ending Feb. 15?

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Marion County in week ending Feb. 15?

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Indiana House passes bill on child care licensing reforms

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

The Indiana House of Representatives has approved legislation introduced by State Representative Dave Heine aimed at easing child care licensing restrictions to improve accessibility for families across the state.

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Senate passes resolution honoring 80th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, the United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution commemorating this significant historical event.

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James Garfield School receives grant from Colts for youth wellness program

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

James Garfield School 31 has been awarded a $1,000 NFL PLAY 60 Youth Health and Wellness grant by the Indianapolis Colts in collaboration with the American Heart Association.

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Principal Chelsey Thompson honored with Bridge Builder Award for STEM initiatives

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

William Penn Middle School Principal Chelsey Thompson has been awarded the Bridge Builder Award by the TechPoint Foundation for Youth.

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Senators introduce bill to simplify subcontracting for small businesses

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young and Jim Risch have introduced a bill aimed at simplifying the process of federal government contracting for small businesses.

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Legislation aims to boost U.S. critical materials production amid China's market dominance

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senators Todd Young from Indiana and John Hickenlooper from Colorado have reintroduced the Critical Materials Future Act, aiming to enhance domestic processing of critical materials through a Department of Energy pilot program.

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Which former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22?

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

These former Indy Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22.

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Tuesday, Feb. 18: Lawrence Central High School standout Ahmaad Duff’s college team wins to Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

The Alabama Crimson Tide won 12-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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Sean Swenson, former Brebeuf Jesuit Prepatory School standout, played on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

The VCU Rams lost 6-3 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Longwood Lancers on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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Chase Golden, former Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School standout, played on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Indy Standard | Feb 19, 2025

The Quincy Hawks lost 7-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Albany State Golden Rams on Tuesday, Feb. 18.