By State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R- Auburn) Recently, many questions have been raised about the Energizing Indiana program and its effectiveness. Energizing Indiana is a state program, created in 2009, designed to help consumers reduce their energy consumption and promote efficiency. To pay for these efficiency initiatives, electric customers across Indiana have been charged $500…
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Indiana Wild at Woodurn Branch Library!
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The March theme will be Hawaiian Luau.Look who came to visit the Woodburn Branch Library’s Kids Club in February. That’s right, it was Indiana Wild. We were talking about animals that live in the desert this month, so Beth Wood brought her desert animals to visit. Pictured here is Morgan Green holding a pancake tortoise…
INDOT Plows Already Logged 4.3M Miles, Deployed 265,000 Tons of Salt
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But Mother Nature Not Letting Up This WeekendStrong winds, subzero temperatures, and more snow a recipe for slick NE Indiana roads ahead NORTHEAST INDIANA – Despite nearly three weeks of around the clock road maintenance for many Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews in Northeast Indiana due to extreme weather, a long weekend on the…
The Preschool Debate in Indiana
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What role should our government play in the financial support of pre-kindergarten programs?By State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) Currently, Indiana and the federal government spend $277 million a year on early childhood development programs in our state, including the Child Care Development Fund and Head Start. Additionally, during the 2013 legislative session, lawmakers included $4…
Travel in Many Indiana Counties Restricted to Emergencies Only
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Subzero Temperatures, Strong Winds Monday Will Make Driving DifficultFORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) advises motorists that travel conditions tonight and tomorrow are expected to be difficult and to abide by local travel advisories, avoiding travel if possible. All counties in Northeast Indiana are currently under a “Watch” or “Warning” status,…
Stutzman named ‘Friend of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives’ Nine members of Indiana’s congressional delegation recognized in 2013
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Indianapolis – U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman (R-03) was recently recognized by the Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives as a “Friend of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives.” Rep. Stutzman, along with several other members of Indiana’s congressional delegation, received this honor for steadfast leadership and support of the issues and policies important to Indiana’s electric cooperatives.…
