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Indiana’s Democratic Party Chair, Karen Tallian, speaks with WFYI ahead of the May 5th primary election.
Jill Sheridan
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WFYI
Interview: Democrat party leader talks strategy ahead of primary election
Caroline Beck
Indiana’s Democratic Party chair, Karen Tallian, says more democrats are running for office in Indiana than she has seen in decades. We asked her why that might be.
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Indianapolis is set to become the new federal home of SNAP
Benjamin Thorp, Caroline Beck
With Tick-borne illnesses on the rise, experts including the Indiana Department of Health remind the public to be careful outdoors.
Erik Karits
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Tick season has arrived, here's what to know
Barb Anguiano
Indiana has some of the most stringent cannabis laws in the country, but despite that, use among adults has consistently increased over the past decade.
Elsa Olofsson
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Indiana embraces marijuana with more than $1B sales, study finds
Caroline Beck
Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) spoke to reporters at the Indiana Government Center Wednesday, April 28th. DeLaney raised concerns about the state’s claims of $200-million in improper payments to attendant care providers.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
The state claims attendant care providers took $200M in improper payments. Democrats are skeptical
Benjamin Thorp
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Illinois House advances bill aimed at keeping Bears, but team wants more amendments
Michael Gallenberger
The Chicago Bears say a "megaprojects" bill passed by the Illinois House needs more work. The team is considering whether to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.
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Some union NIPSCO workers agree to new contract, while lockout continues for others
Michael Gallenberger
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Lakeshore Public Media Receives Grant from Porter County Community Foundation to Strengthen Radio Broadcast Capabilities
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