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‘Decisive leadership’: Gov. Mike Braun applauds Trump’s decision to strike Iran

6 days ago | wfyi.org | Farah Yousry

The United States has inserted itself into Israel’s war against Iran by dropping 30,000-pound bombs on an uranium enrichment site buried under a mountain. President Donald Trump announced the attacks late Saturday, which he said was necessary to stop the nuclear threat. “Congratulations to our great American Warriors,” Trump said onsocial media. “There is not another military in the World that could have done this.
Trump's policies could undermine the fight to end America's HIV epidemic

6 days ago | wfyi.org | Melanie Evans

June 21, 2025 President Trump, in his first term, urged Congress to spend more in the nation's decades-long fight against HIV and AIDS. "We have made incredible strides — incredible," the president said to applause during his State of the Union address six years ago. "Together we will defeat AIDS in America and beyond." In that speech, he set out one of the most ambitious health policy goals of his administration: End the HIV epidemic in the U.S. in 10 years.
Indy Juneteenth celebration carries on despite canceled parade, heat advisory and sponsor withdrawals

6 days ago | wfyi.org | Farrah Anderson

June 21, 2025 People gathered on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth at the Indiana State Fairgrounds to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. June 19 is the day in 1865 when troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform some of the 250,000 still enslaved Black Americans that they were free. But even after that day, it took a long time for thousands of enslaved people to be freed.
FSSA asks federal policymakers for 'flexibility' on HIP eligibility under U.S. Senate proposal

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Abigail Ruhman

June 20, 2025Article origination IPB News The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration wants the federal government to give it the authority to roll back Medicaid eligibility for the state's expansion program. The agency's top official said it would need that authority to afford the program under recent changes proposed by the U.S. Senate.
Stephanie Coleman grew up attending the Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering, now she's a festival headliner

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Kyle Long

June 20, 2025Unable to load the audio player. You could try direct download? For over 50 years, the Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering has attracted old-time music fans to Battle Ground, Indiana for a weekend of concerts, workshops and jam sessions. This year’s festival is happening June 27th through the 29th at the Tippecanoe Battle Field in Battle Ground, Indiana. WFYI’s Kyle Long spoke with one of this year's performers, fiddler Stephanie Coleman.
Majority of Hoosiers have health insurance, but official highlights rise of 'underinsurance'

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Abigail Ruhman

June 18, 2025Article origination IPB News More than 90 percent of Hoosiers have health insurance. But, an official from Gov. Mike Braun's administration said while that's a large percentage, it can be a little misleading. Many people who have health insurance are considered underinsured, which means their health plan is inadequate. For some, the only option they can afford comes with a deductible that is much higher than what most people can spend on health care each year.
'I will not apologize.' Diego Morales defends office spending and overseas travel

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Brandon Smith

June 18, 2025Article origination IPB News Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales was defiant in the face of questions about his overseas travel and spending within his office. Morales appeared before the State Budget Committee to request additional funds for his office.
Indiana still has funding for electric vehicle chargers while federal EV program is on hold

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Rebecca Thiele

June 18, 2025Article origination IPB News Indiana was well on its way to installing electric vehicle chargers along interstate highways using nearly $100 million in federal funds. But the Trump administration put that funding on hold. A statewide EV education initiative wants people to know there's still some money available for chargers out there — even if it's not nearly as much. Go Electric Vehicle Indiana (GOEVIN) is wrapping up a statewide tour this week.
Duke Energy may study selling its Cayuga coal plant while still building new gas plant

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Rebecca Thiele

June 18, 2025Article origination IPB News It's possible Duke Energy's Cayuga coal plant might not shut down after all. The utility reached an agreement with a coal trade association on Tuesday. It said Duke Energy will study the idea of selling the coal plant — if it gets the right approvals from the state. Duke Energy's original plan was to close the aging Vermillion County coal plant and build a new, $3 billion natural gas plant to serve its growing customers.
FSSA: Proposal from U.S. Senate could require Indiana to 'roll back eligibility' in HIP

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Abigail Ruhman

June 17, 2025Article origination IPB News A recent proposal by the U.S. Senate could require Indiana to "roll back eligibility" in the Medicaid expansion program. That's according to the top official at the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. The latest version of the federal reconciliation bill places stricter limits on what are known as "provider taxes." The U.S. Senate proposed a lower cap on those taxes.