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Fountain County Election Board Chair Lisa Cruea (right) and member Sherri VanHook review vote tallies during a meeting Monday, May 11, 2026 in the county clerks' office to audit the provisional ballots cast in the May primary election.
Caroline Beck
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Recount process almost done for Indiana's close primary races
Caroline Beck
Indiana finished recounting three close primary races, but legal challenges — including a voter subpoena request — are still ahead.
The IURC is made up of five members. For now, the same five people will preside over the petition in the AES rate case as the commissioner hiring process plays out.
Orhan Akbaba
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New utility commissioner could vote on AES Indiana rate case
Zak Cassel
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor advocates for ratepayers, including residential, commercial and industrial customers of utility companies. It filed a petition for rehearing and reconsideration with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
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State utility watchdog petitions to lower AES Indiana rate increase
Zak Cassel
Childcare workers told Indiana officials that proposed licensing changes could devalue the profession, increase turnover and ultimately affect the quality of care for young children, during a public comment session on Monday July 6, 2026.
Zach Bundy
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Indiana childcare workers warn proposed FSSA rule changes could weaken workforce
Caroline Beck
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Governor doubts Porter County tax opposition will derail Hammond Bears stadium
Michael Gallenberger

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South Shore Line says it faces 'complicated' repairs from last week's derailment
Michael Gallenberger
In a Facebook post Tuesday, the railroad said there were no injuries, when 13 cars of an empty freight train derailed last week between the East Chicago and Hammond Gateway stations.
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Freight train derailment shuts down South Shore Line service
Michael Gallenberger
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Lakeshore Public Media Receives a Dollar-for-Dollar Matching Grant from Legacy Foundation 
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