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With no offense intended to the good folks at Buc-ee's, the hype surrounding the potential opening of the company's first Indiana location has some wondering, 'what's the big deal? Isn't it just a gas station?' Given the nearly half million followers the company's gathered on Instagram alone, it seems there's a bit more to the story, and this week, the IBJ digs in to examine the hype.
And from Brownfield Ag News, a conversation that felt very personal. Reporters there talked with a Parke County farmer about how this harvest season is hitting a little differently, because of some of the new federal economic policies that have been adopted. Hearing directly from someone who works the land each day provided a perspective that is worth a listen.
Let us know what great and interesting things are going on in your corner of Indiana. And thanks for reading. |
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Lisa Renze
Free Press Indiana Director of Strategic Partnerships |
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House passes bill to reopen government |
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a funding bill — and President Trump signed it — ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. All of Indiana's Republican House members supported the bill and the state's two Democrats opposed. The approved bill will fund the government through the end of January. Democrats wanted an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire Dec. 31. They didn't get it. Instead, they got a promise of a separate vote on the subsidies before the end of the year. The deal also promises back pay to federal workers furloughed during the shutdown. |
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Christian nationalism
at home at the Statehouse? |
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The Indiana Citizen and more recently, The Indianapolis Star, are exploring whether a once-fringe movement is gaining voice and influence with lawmakers at the Indiana Statehouse. |
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Is Buc-ee's coming to Indiana? |
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While the plans are still hush-hush, it does seem likely that the hugely popular travel center — known for its clean bathrooms, mega convenience stores and dozens and dozens of gas pumps — will make its debut in the Hoosier state in Greenwood. The Indianapolis Business Journal reports that the land sale is expected to be finalized sometime in 2026 and construction would take about two years to complete. A second Indiana location is rumored to be in the plans for Whitestown. |
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Full public access — a uniquely Hoosier offering |
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Indiana is the only state in the nation that requires live meeting access for gatherings of all public officials. Indiana Capital Chronicle explains. |
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More great reads |
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The prolonged government shutdown, and other administrative policy changes, have affected ag families in unprecedented ways, explains Kevin Cox, a corn and soybean farmer in Parke County. Brownfield Ag news shares the story.
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The shooting death of a housecleaning mother of four who was killed as she was accidentally trying to enter the wrong house is under scrutiny by Boone County prosecutors. The AP has more.
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Evansville mayor commits $500,000 to help local food pantries provide support for area residents. WEVV has more information.
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Many Indiana businesses — from farms to factories — are putting plans in place for what their staff members should do if ICE comes calling. The Tribune-Star in Terre Haute has the story.
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