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Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett vetoes vehicle, wheel tax increases in Marion County
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has vetoed a proposal to increase vehicle and wheel taxes to help pay for road improvements in Marion County. Hogsett announced the veto in a video posted Thursday afternoon to social media. He said the proposal would "add to the…
Mayor Hogsett vetoes plan to increase vehicle taxes to pay for road improvements in Marion County
The proposal that was approved by the council Monday, July 6 would raise the local wheel tax and vehicle excise surtax drivers pay when registering their vehicles.
Mayor Hogsett vetoes Marion County wheel tax, sends it back to City-County Council
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett vetoed a proposal to increase vehicle registration-related taxes, returning the measure to the City-County Council for reconsideration.
Gloversville library to begin background checks
The Gloversville Public Library plans to perform background checks on current and potential employees following an incident involving threats to an employee on social media.
Have a rat or mosquito problem around your home?
Here’s how to get free help from the Marion County Public Health Department.
WMNF 88.5
Published July 16The Scoop: Thurs. July 16, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
State wildlife officials hope the updated rules will improve conservation efforts while helping anglers avoid unintentionally harming protected marine life.
Hochul announces $110 million for NY emergency communications
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial $110 million investment in state funding aimed at enhancing emergency communications systems for first responders across New York.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 16Florida’s lack of affordability could be a path to victory for state Dems, says chair
Florida Democrats are once again optimistic the state is in play, believing a growing lack of affordability across the state now makes the Republican supermajority holds over the state Legislature breakable. In a conference call with reporters Tuesday, Florida Democratic Party…
Independent tops spring secretary of state fundraising; Democrat amasses general election war chest
Republican Max Engling, who beat out the incumbent, trailed — for now.
Braun ends race and gender based preferences in Indiana contracts
Gov. Mike Braun announced Wednesday he would end some contracting preferences for women and minority owned businesses.
IDHS, FEMA to begin joint preliminary damage assessments after June severe weather
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Department of Homeland Security, along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will begin joint preliminary damage assessments on Thursday after regions of the state saw severe weather incidents in the month of June. According to a news release…
Judges appoint Roger Rogoff as US attorney Wednesday morning. Trump fires him less than an hour later
Roger Rogoff's brief tenure as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington ended abruptly after less than an hour.