Lawmakers enter final week of legislative session

Indiana’s lawmakers have just days to finalize legislation in key areas like health and education — from literacy and antisemitism to ambulances and a Medicaid shortfall. And some continued attempts to increase legislative oversight of the executive branch...... Read More

Student housing complex at Purdue acquired

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment company has acquired a five-building student housing complex near Purdue University. Champion Real Estate Co. paid an undisclosed amount for Salisbury Campus Apartments, which encompasses 85 units and 290 beds.... Read More

Speedway names new economic development director

Speedway has a new economic development director in Carmen Lethig, the town announced Friday. In her new role, the town said Lethig will seek to lead and grow the town's development and redevelopment efforts and work with a roster of corporate partners. ... Read More

Indiana making waves on bridging broadband gap

While Indiana continues to battle the digital divide--the gap between those who have and don't have broadband access--there are significant signs of progress. State and federal funds totaling nearly $1.5 billion are being deployed to help connect the...... Read More

New historians appointed in four Indiana counties

The Indiana Historical Society and Indiana Historical Bureau have appointed new county historians for Green, Howard, Steuben and Vermillion counties. Additionally, more than two dozen current county historians have been reappointed to new three-year terms.... Read More

HealthLinc to open Michigan City clinic

Valparaiso-based community health center HealthLinc will mark the grand opening of its new facility in Michigan City on Monday. The $15 million facility, located near the city's Ivy Tech Community College campus, is three times larger than the previous clinic.... Read More

Northwest Indiana health system rebrands

Munster-based Community Healthcare System this week announced a rebranding. Beginning July 1, the health system will be known as Powers Health, which it says marks a strategic evolution and unites the brand "under one clear and distinct identity."... Read More

Literacy overhaul bill heads to Holcomb’s desk

Indiana senators gave final approval Thursday for a literacy overhaul bill that will require reading-deficient third graders to be held back a year in school. Senate Bill 1, which seeks to remedy Indiana’s literacy “crisis” by requiring schools to...... Read More