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An unidentified company says it will create about 300 jobs with a data center near Bittersweet and the Toll Road. The St. Joseph County Council votes Tuesday night.
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Boys & Girls Clubs all over the state took part in tree planting ceremonies. Goshen used its to focus on mental health.
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Incumbents in both parties held fast in Michiana primaries as voters favor name recognition.
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A friend who still keeps in touch with Breaking Bad star Dean Norris, valedictorian in 1981, will grab his photos for him
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun’s choice for running mate is creating questions — and potential issues — for his campaign.
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Legislation that could lead to an overhaul of how Michigan courts are funded is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature.
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The topic of campus protests created tension Thursday in the Michigan Senate as lawmakers debated the state's next higher education budget.
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Teachers who have not been able to sign up for literacy training funded by the Indiana Department of Education will have additional opportunities. The IDOE announced more spots will open for Keys to Literacy courses after thousands of educators registered in less than a month.
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The Michigan House of Representatives approved the proposal for the state’s next budget Wednesday.
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Educators from across the state spoke out against a new literacy endorsement and revised graduation requirements at the State Board of Education meeting on Wednesday. They said training for the endorsement is confusing and burdensome and they expressed concern that the new graduation requirements won’t help students become well-rounded.
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Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun has named his choice for running mate — first-term Rep. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis).
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Two Statehouse incumbents lost their reelection bids in Tuesday’s primary — one from each chamber and one from each party.
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Both St. Joseph and Elkhart counties saw their lowest primary turnout rates in recent memory
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Four Indiana school corporations asked voters in their districts to raise property taxes to pay for teachers and staff. Those corporations are Brown County Schools, Blue River Valley Schools, Fremont Community Schools and the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township.
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Incumbents Suzanne Weirick and Joanna King win versus right-wing challengers in Elkhart County Primaries.
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