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On the heels of the NFL hosting it's combine event in Indianapolis — the annual skills event putting athletes in front of coaches and scouts from across the league — Indiana lawmakers are celebrating the work they've done to clear the path for the state to possibly be home to two teams.
The Indy Star explains the details behind a bill the governor signed to entice the team to border hop. News out of Chicago, shared below, provides more background into how the conversation got this far, and what's next. Suffice to say nothing is simple when millions of dollars are at stake.
Plus, though ultimately state lawmakers were relatively quiet on the issue of data centers, as WFYI reported earlier this week, local elected officials like some in northern Indiana aren't as reserved.
Let us know about interesting things that are happening in your part of the state. As always, thanks for reading. |
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Illinois seeking a victory in stadium debate |
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Gov. JB Pritzker continues to downplay any concerns that his state may lose the Chicago Bears to northern Indiana, but lawmakers in Illinois don't return to work for more than two weeks — making the waiting game arguably one of the biggest nail biters fans have seen since the team's win over the Packers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. In short, no lawmakers means no action on legislation that could provide state funding for needed infrastructure improvements around an Arlington Heights, Illinois, property being considered for a new stadium. ABC7Chicago explains.
Meanwhile, though Indiana lawmakers are eager to bring the team to Indiana, The Chicago Tribune reports some Hoosier taxpayers don't share that excitement. |
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Engineer launches rocket camp |
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Indianapolis engineer from Botswana brings his passion for space and STEM to kids in Marion County through a free camp, funded through the Minority Engineering Program of Indianapolis. WTHR has the story. |
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Can Beau Bayh win back workers? |
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Beau Bayh, 30, the son and grandson of longtime politicians, serves as a test case for Democrats as the party seeks to win back support among working-class voters and young white men ahead of the 2028 general election. |
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Indiana waterways some of dirtiest in U.S. |
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Bipartisan legislation could open the door to millions of dollars in federal funding to clean up the state's waterways, including the Ohio River and White River. The Indianapolis Star has more. |
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A planned outdoor gathering green space might be part of plan to revitalize the Village commercial neighborhood at Ball State University in Muncie — but it's for the entire community. Indiana Public Radio has the story.
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Gary high school offers free college degrees to students pursuing higher education during high schoolg as part of partnership with three Indiana universities. Capital B Gary has more.
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Indiana has filed two federal lawsuits against Ball State University in response to disciplinary action against a dozen students who were part of a peaceful demonstration. The Muncie Star Press has the story.
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How will war in Iran impact Hoosiers? For starters, you can expect the price of gas and groceries to increase. WFIU has the story.
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Fulton County Commissioners OK'd a temporary halt on the construction of any data centers in the area. WNDU explains.
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Former Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard is throwing his hat in as an independent candidate for Indiana secretary of state. WTHR has more.
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