Indiana Congressman Frank Mrvan looking to fix VA problems

Governor Eric Holcomb has proclaimed February 11 as Indiana 211 Day. It’s to recognize 211, which is a free resource, available to all Hoosiers to get help with food, health care, housing, utilities and more. There are no eligibility requirements or income standards. Organizers behind 211 says most Hoosiers...

A bill was passed by the Indiana Senate that would legalize throwing stars for recreational use. The bill requires safety measures, such as restrictions on the location of star-throwing to certain businesses and children aged 12 to 17 needing written permission from a parent. The bill passed with a 48-1...

A bill allowing highway work zone speed cameras in Indiana is moving forward as the full House recently voted to approve the measure, which had been up for discussion for years. According to WVPE, Representative Jim Pressel, the bill’s sponsor, says the measure would allow for speed cameras in four...

Comcast has entered into agreements with the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs to extend its gigabit-capable broadband services to previously unserviced areas of Indiana. With the support of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, Comcast and state and local governments will work together to bring fast and reliable Internet to over 10,000 households and businesses in 19 counties. This expansion effort will involve the deployment of 1,200 miles of fiber and will require an investment of $36 million from Comcast, complemented by $13.6 million from the state.

State lawmakers are advancing a bill to improve 911 responses for those who live near a county boundary. A study was conducted last year to improve communication across county lines to ensure the nearest first responders are sent to emergencies. This year, a measure would order a study to determine the best way to implement changes, and how much they will cost.

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana has announced a special Purple Heart Flight to Washington D.C. The Flight will fall on National Purple Heart Day, on Aug. 7. It marks the largest Honor Flight nationwide flight dedicated to Purple Heart recipients. Veterans who have not yet been on an Honor Flight and...

A proposed bill in Michigan would help prevent some third graders from being held back if they fail the state’s reading assessment. Third graders are currently required to pass the assessment in order to move on to fourth grade. However, Senate Bill 12 has the backing of at least one local superintendent who tells WSBT the test shouldn’t be the determining factor and that it applies too much pressure on students. The state’s superintendent agrees.

Gas prices have been falling lately, but GasBuddy believes they’re about to go up again. If you shop around in portions of Indiana this week, you can probably find prices below $3 per gallon. “I think the most likely scenario now is a low-potential increase by the end of...