最佳Whistleblower Advocates播客 (2024)

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DOD Contracting Fraud Lawyers 2:19

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What is DOD contract fraud? DOD contracting fraud occurs when individuals or businesses use deceptive techniques when bidding for, securing, or fulfilling contracts with the Department of Defense. These contracts, which are frequently worth millions or billions of dollars, are intended to deliver critical goods, services, or technologies to aid nat…

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Trouble in the Generic Drug Market, Design is Complete for Blue Line, Jennifer McCormick's Plan for Economic Development, WFYI Investigation Finds Avon School Arrests Didn't Happen 9:56

1d ago9:56

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In the latest installment of The Checkup, our health reporting team finds out why the generic drug market is in trouble. IndyGo’s long-awaited Blue Line is one step closer to completion. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick says Indiana needs to refocus its economic development strategy. Thirty-two students at an elementary school …

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West Lafayette Student Wins NASA Trip, Animal Shelter Overpopulation, $3.6 Million for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Terre Haute’s Singing Janitor Wins, Pathways for Aging Issues 6:43

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A West Lafayette middle schooler will embark on a two-day space adventure. Indianapolis’s animal shelter will continue emergency-only intake procedures. Indiana has been awarded roughly $3.6 million to help support expanded access to mental health and substance abuse services in clinical settings. Terre Haute’s singing janitor, Richard Goodall, won…

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Indy Residents Comment on Proposed $1.6 Billion Budget, Blue Ribbon for 16 Indiana Schools, Workforce Program Expansion, Advocate Pushes Lawmakers to Help Sexual Assault Victims 5:47

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The Indianapolis City-County Council met Monday, and the public had its last chance to comment on the city’s proposed $1.6 billion budget for 2025. Sixteen Indiana schools won a top federal honor for their scholastic success. A workforce development organization is expanding its programs to more classrooms across Indiana in hopes to provide more op…

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Designated Parking Lot for Homeless in Indy, Indiana's Candidates for Governor on Affordable Housing, Jasper County Sheriff Pushes Back Against Allegations, Lead Hazard Database

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Homeless people living in their cars will have a designated parking lot in Indianapolis to stay overnight starting next month. Indiana's candidates for governor were asked how to address the state's affordable housing shortage by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute. The sheriff in Jasper County is pushing back against allegations his dep…

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Minority Blood Drive, Candidates Vying for Seats on Carmel Clay School Board, Advocates Push for Extreme Heat Protection, Indy Taking Control of Old Women's Prison Site 6:02

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Innovative Hematology and Versiti Blood Center of Indiana hosted a minority blood drive over the weekend. Four candidates are vying for two at-large seats on the Carmel Clay School Board. Advocates say Indiana lawmakers need to do more to protect people from extreme heat. The City of Indianapolis will take control of the site of Indiana’s first wom…

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Voting Center Coming to Purdue, The Future of Apprenticeship Programs, McCormick Pushes for Utility Affordability, Hendricks County to Pay for Zoning Denial, HIV Advocacy Summit 7:06

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Purdue University announced a potential on-campus voting center after receiving backlash over the lack of accessible polling sites in this year’s General election. Industry leaders have a vision for the future of apprenticeship programs throughout the state. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick says Indiana needs to prioritize Hoos…

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Perry Meridian Student Arrested, Gender-Affirming Surgery for Inmate, Learning Scholarships Maxed-Out, $11 Million for Housing Groups, Substance Use Rates Down for Students 6:26

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A 15-year-old student at Perry Meridian High School was arrested by school police last week after allegedly assaulting a classmate. A federal judge has ordered the Indiana Department of Correction to provide a transgender inmate with gender-affirming surgery. Indiana’s work-based learning scholarships are maxed-out. Applications are open for $11 mi…

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Whistleblower Lawsuit on Indiana Medicaid Fraud, Mike Braun's Plan for Education, New I-69 Bridge on Ohio River, Housing Project Collaboration on Indy's Near North Side 6:11

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Two former state officials filed a “whistleblower” lawsuit that alleges several Indiana hospital systems and managed care entities have committed millions of dollars of Medicaid fraud. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun released an education plan. Ground was broken to start work on a new I-69 bridge from the Indiana side of the Ohio Rive…

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Juveniles Arrested for Alleged Violent Threats at IPS, Indy Department Wants Staff to Maintain Parks, Pathways for Aging Enrollment Starts Soon, Crisis Counselors Say They're Facing Abuse 9:20

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Two juveniles were arrested for allegedly making violent threats against Indianapolis-area schools last week. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works is asking the city for money to add more employees to its workforce. Medicaid members in the Pathways for Aging program will have the opportunity to change plans during the first open enrollment p…

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The Checkup Looks Into Unexpected Medical Costs, Local Group Fights Rising Rent and Housing Prices, Indianapolis to Pay Rent to Help Reduce Homelessness 9:23

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In the next installment of our regular segment called The Checkup, our health reporting team finds out what's behind unexpected medical costs. A new affordable housing organization hosted its first member meeting last week to help combat the rising rent and housing prices in Indianapolis. The city of Indianapolis will pay rent on some thirty units …

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Indiana Officials React to Teacher Injury Report, McCormick Wants Indiana to Legalize Cannabis, Addressing the Pandemic's Disruptions to Student Learning, Data on Student Absenteeism 5:51

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State education officials say improvement is needed after a new report found that Indiana teachers and school workers were injured by students on the job more than three thousand times last school year. Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Jennifer McCormick wants Indiana to gradually legalize adult cannabis use. Indiana’s schools might get more time…

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Kennel Cough in Indy, Report on Teachers and School Worker Injuries, Judge Rejects Attempt to Expand Exception on Abortion Ban, Breast Density Assessments, Hogsett Admin Investigation 7:22

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Indianapolis Animal Care Services will continue limited animal intake after test results came back positive for Canine Infectious Respiratory Diseases Complex, also known as kennel cough. Indiana teachers and school workers were injured by students on the job more than 3,000 times, a new state report reveals. A county judge rejected an effort by ab…

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Voter Registration Deadline, Federal Funds for Indy Roads, Gathering for School Administrators of Color, Mental Health Staffing Shortage, Electric Vehicle Stations in Black Communities 7:27

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People in Indiana who want to vote in this fall’s election have about month left to register or update their registration. New federal funding will upgrade roads in Indianapolis to be more vehicular and pedestrian safe. Nearly 150 administrators met in downtown Indianapolis for a gathering about Indiana’s school administrators of color. A new playb…

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Indy's Arts Council Requests Funding Boost, East Chicago Concerns Over Waste Facility, Terminated Pregnancy Reports Lawsuit, Free Preschool Program 5:52

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A significant bump in Indianapolis arts funding, from $1.3 million to $3 million, was requested last week. Residents of East Chicago’s Calumet neighborhood are concerned about a hazardous waste facility’s plans to expand. The Indiana Department of Health asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit over access to terminated pregnancy reports. A new free pr…

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Sexual Misconduct Reports in Hogsett Administration, Revenue Cuts for Marion County Sheriff, Scholarship Program, IPS Board Candidate Removed, Project 2025 Targets Department of Ed 10:47

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Indianapolis leaders are responding to more reports of sexual misconduct within the Hogsett administration. A recent federal ruling will cap how much correctional facilities can charge for phone and video calls inside prisons and jails. Every dollar of an Indiana scholarship program was sent out for this school year. A candidate for the Indianapoli…

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Fever President to Step Down, Newest Member Chosen for Indiana Senate, 60th Anniversary of The Beatles at Indiana State Fairgrounds, Toddler Vaccination Rates are Down 5:08

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Indiana Fever President announced this week she will step down from her role at the end of this season. Dubois County Councilman Daryl Schmitt is the newest member of the Indiana Senate. Sixty years ago the Indiana State Fairgrounds vibrated with the jumping and screaming of fans seeing The Beatles perform for the first in Indiana. Vaccination rate…

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White River Bridge Project, Critical Blood Shortage, Advocates Worry U.S. Steel Polluting Community, Indiana Colleges Adjust to New Intellectual Diversity Law 9:07

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Work on a new downtown bridge project is expected to start this week. There is a critical blood shortage in the U.S. especially for ethnic and racial minorities. Activists in northwest Indiana worry U.S. Steel in Gary could use plastic pellets in its steelmaking process, further polluting an already overburdened community. Senate Enrolled Act 202 r…

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Statue for Richard Lugar, Landscape of Virtual Schools in Indiana, Federal Judge Rules on FSSA Case, Indiana's Obstetric Care Deserts 6:25

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The late Richard Lugar, Indiana’s former U.S. Senator, was honored at a ceremony dedicating a statue to him in downtown Indianapolis. What is the landscape of virtual schools in Indiana? A federal judge ruled the Family and Social Services Administration is required to provide necessary services for two medically complex children who were affected …

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Revitalizing Indy's Old Southside, Public Art Initiative, How to Improve Teacher Retention, New Indiana Law Restricts Cell Phones in the Classroom 5:25

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Revitalization projects on Indianapolis’s Old Southside are bringing life back into the historic neighborhood. A new creative effort will influence how public art can help craft the Indianapolis of tomorrow. Teachers across the state have been leaving the field for years. That can make it hard to fill open positions in schools. As the school year g…

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Vaccines and COVID-19, City-County Council Wants to Raise Pay, Indianapolis to Get $15 Million for EV Stations 8:09

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The Checkup: Vaccines and COVID-19. Indianapolis City-County Council wants to raise pay for several positions, including the Mayor’s office. The city of Indianapolis will receive $15 Million in federal funds for EV stations across the community. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social …

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BUTTER Fine Art Fair, Virtual School Enrollment Explodes, Maintaining Roads and Bridges to Cost Billions, Medicaid Officials Adjusting Process 5:54

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Black artists from around the world debut their work at the fourth annual BUTTER Fine Art Fair. Enrollment in virtual schools has exploded in recent years. To maintain roads and bridges will likely cost local governments nearly two billion dollars a year over the next decade. After a one billion dollar error last year, Indiana Medicaid officials sa…

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Children Lack Access to Free Book Program, Rental Housing with Substance Use Support, Impact of Gun Violence on Young People, Importance of Romantic Bonds for Breast Cancer Survivors 8:59

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Children in Marion County are still lacking access to a free book program through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Indiana wants to create rental housing developments with supportive services for people with substance use disorder. Gun violence remains an issue on Indianapolis streets – the dozens of victims this year include young people under …

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How To Report Medicare Fraud 2:22

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What exactly qualifies as Medicare fraud? Medicare fraud is a serious crime in which individuals or companies actively defraud the Medicare program in order to earn unlawful payments. This illicit action not only affects the integrity of the healthcare system, but it also causes huge financial losses for taxpayers. We define Medicare fraud as any p…

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New Jersey Whistleblower Attorneys 2:24

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Does New Jersey have a whistleblower law? New Jersey has a robust whistleblower law known as the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). The Whistleblower Advocates specializes in representing individuals who come forward to report unlawful, unethical, or damaging workplace behavior. CEPA is one of the toughest whistleblower protection laws i…

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Murals Planned to Honor Late Artists, Racial Disparities in Homeless Veterans, Water Advocates Worry about PFAS Goals, Indy Council Moves to Address Gaps in Sexual Harassment Policy 6:26

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A pair of new murals is planned for Broad Ripple Village – the new artwork will reimagine the lost mural of a late local artist. The number of Indianapolis veterans who experience homelessness decreased last year, but racial disparities persist. Water advocates are concerned about the execution of the EPA's plan to reduce PFAS in water systems. As …

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How To Report Pharma Fraud 2:29

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What is the definition of pharmaceutical fraud? Pharmaceutical fraud is a serious offense in which pharmaceutical corporations or healthcare practitioners engage in fraudulent techniques to increase profits, frequently at the expense of patients and government healthcare systems. Pharmaceutical fraud commonly involves the illicit advertising of pha…

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Growth for Indianapolis Airport Authority, Bill Gates Visits IU School of Medicine, Secretary of State Says BlackRock Violated Law, AI Task Force Gets to Work 6:13

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The Indianapolis Airport Authority has experienced continued growth in recent years, including at the east side Indianapolis Regional Airport. Bill Gates visited the labs of the IU School of Medicine last week to learn about the school’s research into Alzheimer’s disease. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is accusing BlackRock, the world’s l…

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Advocates Urge Indiana to Help Counties Track Water Quality, Lawmakers Ask FSSA to Remove HIP Policy, The Impact of Natural Disasters on Community Health 8:12

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Advocates say they hope the state will provide counties with funds to track their water quality. Several lawmakers want the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to remove a policy from the Healthy Indiana Plan that has been linked to loss of coverage for Medicaid members. These natural disasters strike in a matter of minutes – even sec…

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Effort to Fix Dysfunction in Animal Care Services, Impact of Clean Energy Projects, Chief Justice Loretta Rush to Serve Five More Years, Indy's Struggle with Clean Transit 9:47

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A move to address years of dysfunction with Indianapolis’s Animal Care Services is part of the 2025 Indianapolis budget plans. Indiana is one of the states that has benefited the most from clean energy projects spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act – that’s according to the green business advocacy group E-2. Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush was …

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Water Supply Tug-of-War in Tippecanoe County, Consumer Price Index Falls, Indiana Ahead of Its Spending Plan, IU Students to Help Free Falsely Convicted Hoosiers 5:57

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The LEAP pipeline project has created a tug-of-war over the water supply in Tippecanoe County — between residents there and those who want to create an industrial district in Lebanon. Prices are slightly lower in general across the Midwest, but some sectors have seen increases. Indiana started off its new fiscal year on a positive note, collecting …

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IMPD Officer Arrested on 12 Counts of Child Exploitation, School Attendance Goes Up, Women's Sports Leaders Gather, Can Indianapolis Land a Major League Soccer Team? 9:09

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IMPD arrested one of their own officers on Monday, on 12 counts of child exploitation. School attendance is improving for many Indiana students, according to recent state data. The surge in interest in women's sports brought sports leaders in Indiana together to talk about the future. WFYI’s Samantha Horton spoke with Patrick Rishe, director of the…

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Finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year, Medicaid Members Confused After Court Ruling, Educator Feedback on New Diploma Draft Mostly Positive, McCormick Unveils Tax Relief Plan 5:40

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The Indiana Department of Education announced the finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year. Advocates say many Medicaid members are confused about how their coverage has been affected by a recent court ruling. Educator feedback on Indiana Department of Education’s new diploma draft is mostly positive. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Mc…

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Vaccines and Misinformation, Several Universities Support the State’s Latest Plan for Diplomas, 2025 WNBA All-Star Game will Come to Indy 9:55

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For the next installment of our regular segment The Checkup, the health team looks into vaccines and misinformation. Purdue University is now joined by Indiana and other state university leaders who have shared support for the department’s latest diploma requirements draft. Indianapolis was announced as the host of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Want…

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IndyGo's Purple Line Gets a Launch Date, Third Grader Reading Competency Results, Highway Work Zone Speed Cams Arrive, Lauren Roberts and Caroline Ellert Speak Out 10:17

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IndyGo’s second Bus Rapid Transit Line, the Purple Line, launches October 13th. Reading competency among Indiana's third graders slightly improved from last year. Highway work zone speed cameras are now active in Indiana for the first time. Lauren Roberts and Caroline Ellert say Mayor Joe Hogsett's former aide Thomas Cook not only sexually harassed…

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What's in Indy's Proposed $1.6 Billion Budget, Gary's Gun Manufacturer Lawsuit, State Moves to Dismiss Patient Privacy Lawsuit Against IU Health, Mayor Hogsett Responds to Allegations 6:02

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The proposed 2025 Indianapolis budget includes a lot of things – like traffic safety, gun violence and housing – and totals more than $1.6 billion. A county judge says a new Indiana law banning local governments from suing gun manufacturers and sellers cannot apply to an ongoing case involving the city of Gary. Just more than two weeks after amendi…

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Food Banks Get $2 Million, Lieutenant Governor Candidates Take the Stage, Physical and Mental Health of Breast Cancer Survivors, Sustainable Building Practices in the Classroom 5:34

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New funding for Indiana food banks was recently granted by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Indiana’s three candidates for lieutenant governor are taking the debate stage Tuesday. Data analysis shows that having a satisfactory romantic relationship leads to better physical and mental health for breast cancer survivors. A new Indianapoli…

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Indy Leaders Under Pressure Over Misconduct Allegations, FAFSA Delayed Again, Holcomb Talks Abbreviated Campaigns, Ground Broken on Combined Schools for Deaf and Visually Impaired 5:44

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A call for transparency and accountability is growing after recent local news investigations unveiled misconduct within the Hogsett administration. High school seniors who hope to attend college next in the fall of 2025 can soon fill out the federal application for college financial aid – but like last year the form will be slightly delayed for mos…

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Cheese Lady Unveils State Fair Sculptures, Hoosier Cyclist Chloe Dygert Becomes Olympic Champion, Health Experts on State Fair Risks, Climate Solutions in the Classroom 6:04

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This Indiana State Fair annual cheese masterpiece was unveiled this week. American cyclist and Hoosier Chloe Dygert is an Olympic champion after a career-threatening injury and numerous obstacles. Some health experts warn that bringing animals and humans together in one place at a state fair can be an easy place for diseases to spread. Indiana rece…

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Cathedral Graduate Cole Hocker Wins Olympic Gold, Diversity Efforts at Gen Con, School Leaders Voice Concerns to Lawmakers, State Sues Apartment Owner for Ignoring Residents 9:08

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Indianapolis native and Cathedral High School graduate Cole Hocker won the fifteen-hundred meter race at the Paris Olympics. Gen Con organizers have established several initiatives to make the convention, and tabletop gaming, more inclusive. Some school district leaders are sharing their concerns with policy makers in advance of next year’s legisla…

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New Tool to Find Average Price of Medical Procedures, Alliance Urges Revision of Charity Gaming Laws, Why Wildfires Aren't Having a Big Impact, Reversing Drug Overdoses in Indiana Homes

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Hoosiers can now get an idea of how much individual medical procedures cost in Indiana, including average prices at various hospitals. Indiana veterans organizations want to be able to offer an electronic gaming option at their posts. While wildfires are still burning up north, the smoke hasn’t been as bad for Hoosiers as it was last year. Indianap…

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Indy Airport Gets $26 Million, "Tongue Tie" Surgeries Potentially Overused, Pete Buttigieg Visits to Talk Electric Vehicles, Indiana's Handling of Medicaid Expansion May Violate Federal Law 8:54

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The Indianapolis International Airport will receive more than $26 million from the latest round of federal infrastructure funding. But a new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that tongue tie surgeries may be overused for little babies. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg highlighted Indiana’s role in helping build the f…

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Solar Congress Gathers in Lafayette, Indiana Divests All Public Dollars from Chinese Companies, Homelessness Advocates Say New Shelters Aren't Enough 7:48

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To help guide a movement to expand solar power in Indiana, community members, small businesses and city leaders were invited to a solar congress over the weekend. Indiana officials announced this week the state has fully divested all public dollars from Chinese companies. Community advocates say Indianapolis should invest in more housing – and wond…

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How Police Respond to a Mental Health Crisis, Dramatic Changes at IPS, New Program Provides Wellness Support for Child Welfare Workers 9:48

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When people with mental health issues are in crisis or need help, who should they turn to and how is our crisis response system taking care of them? Students in the Indianapolis Public School district returned to class on Thursday – this year there are dramatic changes, including reopened buildings. Up to 50 percent of child welfare workers are at …

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Universities Raise Alarms Over High School Diploma Changes, Hospital-Linked Violence Prevention, Braun Adjusts Tax Reform Proposal, Indy Housing Agency Overhaul 5:49

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Indiana’s colleges and universities have raised alarms over the state’s overhaul of high school diplomas in a series of letters. The state launched its first hospital-linked violence prevention program. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun is adjusting his property tax reform proposal, just days after he unveiled it. An overhaul of the Ind…

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A journey to transform special education: Catching up with Guy Stephens at Alliance Against Seclusion & Restraint 56:38

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Image courtesy of the Alliance Against Seclusion & Restraint I was honoured to speak with the amazing Guy Stephens, founder of the Alliance Against Seclusion & Restraint about what’s new in human rights advocacy for autistic & developmentally disabled students. AASR has a groundbreaking new program, Reframing Behaviour, in partnership with the Cris…

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IU Bans Encampments, PFAS and Firefighter Cancer Rates, Debate Around Changes to High School Diplomas, Indy Star Investigates Former Hogsett Chief of Staff Thomas Cook 10:20

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The IU Board of Trustees passed a new "expressive activities" policy that creates guidelines for when and how activities like protests can take place on campus. A new state testing program aims to improve the understanding between PFAS and cancer rates amongst firefighters. What a high school experience could look like for the Class of 2029 is unde…

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Over $3.5 Million for the Arts, New Discipline Policy at IPS, Training Haitian and Burmese Residents for Behavioral Health, Library Program, Impact of Indiana's Near-Total Abortion Ban

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The Indiana Arts Commission is awarding more than $3.5 million to groups across the state to support long-term operations and specific projects. The Indianapolis Public School Board approved a new policy that will alter school’s discipline practices. Some Haitian and Burmese residents struggle to access mental health care due to stigma and a lack o…

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Modest Increase in Hoosiers Who Successfully Earn Degrees, Mike Braun's Plan for Property Tax Overhaul, Helping Students Explore Careers in Healthcare, Summer Camp for Kids with Sickle Cell 9:35

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Nearly half of Indiana college students graduated on time in 2023, according to new data from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun has unveiled a plan that makes major changes to the state’s property tax system. A new statewide resource is aimed at giving students an interactive experience to ex…

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Job Fair for Formerly Incarcerated People, State Seeks Feedback on Diploma Overhaul, 'Rabbit Fever' Strikes Tippecanoe County, The Ripple Effects of Severe Abortion Restrictions

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Martin University hosted a job fair on Thursday to help formerly incarcerated people find employment. Indiana’s state education leaders want the public to share how they feel about the overhaul of high school diploma requirements. More than twenty wild rabbits have been found dead in Tippecanoe County due to tularemia also known as ‘rabbit fever.’ …

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