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GM adding jobs in Indiana, Stellantis makes cuts in wake of tariffs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - In the immediate wake of the president's new tariffs - it is a mixed bag for automakers and workers. General Motors will increase production at the Fort Wayne Assembly plant...
Apr 04, 2025
Gov. Braun issues executive order aimed at improving BMV service
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new executive order from Governor Braun aims to include BMV customer service. The order creates a five-year plan for digital and technological advancements at the Bureau...
Apr 03, 2025
Lieutenant Governor Beckwith spends $88,000 on new SUV
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith has a new 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country SUV that cost taxpayers almost $88,000. The Indianapolis Star reported the purchase was made...
Apr 03, 2025
Bill to ban public funding of "obscene performances" passes Indiana House
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A bill to ban public funding to fund, organize, or host "obscene performances" has been approved by the Indiana House. Representatives voted 71-to-20 for the bill after it...
Apr 03, 2025
State lawmakers considering ban on all marijuana advertising
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - State lawmakers are considering a measure that would ban all marijuana advertising in Indiana. Senate Bill 73 was originally written to address utility trailer sales. On M...
Apr 02, 2025
Indiana lawmakers pass bill to require party affiliation for school board candidates
UPDATE (April 25, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana lawmakers are passing a bill to require party affiliation for school board races. Senate Bill 287 received final approval from the Indiana...
Apr 02, 2025
Gov. Braun replaces heads of INDOT, Indiana Office of Technology
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun has made changes to who is leading the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT). Braun replaced Kent Abe...
Apr 02, 2025
State lawmakers consider bill preventing voting with college IDs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - State lawmakers are advancing a bill that would stop college students from using school IDs when voting. Senate Bill 10 would not allow school IDs from universities to be ...
Mar 28, 2025
State, local health departments facing $40 million in federal cuts
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Health and local health departments are dealing with an estimated $40 million in federal funding cuts. IDOH communications officer Greta Sanderso...
Mar 27, 2025
Indiana Senate committee approves billboard ban of marijuana ads
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Senate Transportation Committee has approved a billboard ban on marijuana advertisements. The bill would also include other controlled substances like heroin, ...
Mar 26, 2025
