Governor to pump $200M into child care vouchers
Gov. Mike Braun plans to use some of a budget surplus in the general fund to reopen admissions to the state’s child care voucher program, which has a significant waitlist.
PNW promotes faculty for next academic year
Eight Purdue University Northwest faculty members received approval April 10 by the board of trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
Indiana amnesty period for paying delinquent taxes to open in July
New state program follows similar penalty-free amnesty offering in 2005 and 2015 for businesses and individuals to pay overdue tax bills.
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IU institute reports on Region’s steel industry
Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute released the report, “Jobs in the Balance: Building Toward a Clean Steel Transition in Indiana.”
STARTedUP Challenge announces regional teams
Ten Northwest Indiana teams will compete in April for a chance to move on to the 2026 STARTedUP Challenge finals in June.
Moynihan Capital to resurrect Hotel LaSalle in Hammond
The Moynihan family plans to transform the historic property into a multi-use development with apartments and retail.
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Gov. Braun announces gas tax holiday
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has implemented a 30-day suspension of the state’s 7% usage tax to combat fuel costs, which are exceeding $4 per gallon in Northwest Indiana.
Indiana leaders stay optimistic about Bears deal
Bears keep talking stadium deal with Illinois, but Indiana leaders stay ‘optimistic’ about a decision by summer on the new stadium location.
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