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St. Pete Beach residents paying more than hotels for sewer
Commissioners agreed Tuesday to move forward with a wastewater rate overhaul.

GLP-1’s to be made available to Hoosiers through Medicaid
Governor Mike Braun announced that Indiana will allow eligible residents to access select GLP-1 medications through Medicaid via a new federal demonstration program.
'In Indiana, 71% of adults are living with obesity' | Gov. Braun announces Medicaid program will now cover GLP-1 treatments
Indiana's new initiative expands Medicaid access to obesity medications through a cost-sharing agreement, aimed at improving health outcomes.

Johnstown seeks council member after Jeffers resigns
Johnstown will accept letters of interest to become its latest council member at-large until Aug. 7 following the resignation Thursday of Scott Jeffers.

Johnstown seeks council member after Jeffers resigns
Johnstown will accept letters of interest to become its latest council member at-large until Aug. 7 following the resignation Thursday of Scott Jeffers.

Johnstown seeks council member after Jeffers resigns
Johnstown will accept letters of interest to become its latest council member at-large until Aug. 7 following the resignation Thursday of Scott Jeffers.

Braun: Some Indiana Medicaid recipients can have access to select GLP-1 medications
INDIANAPOLIS -- Some Indiana residents who are on Medicaid will now be able to have access to select GLP-1 medications, according to the office of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, a decision that Braun said continues the state's commitment to "Make Indiana Healthy Again." A news release…

Gov. Braun launches nuclear energy readiness program
Gov. Mike Braun announced the launch of the Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Community program on July 16. The initiative supports Hoosier communities seeking designation as sites for nuclear energy-related development. […]

‘Floridians deserve answers’: Dems calls on Ashley Moody to release grand jury report on Hope Florida
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried is calling on Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody to use her power to seek release of a grand jury report into the $10 million in taxpayer funds diverted to the Hope Florida Foundation in 2024. Hope Florida is the community-based,…

Inside the lobbying push that fueled arrests at Indy hospitals
Over the past decade, the Indiana Hospital Association has successfully lobbied for expanded police authority within hospitals and enhanced criminal penalties for battery against healthcare workers, raising concerns regarding transparency and the potential targeting of vulnerable…

Madison County sheriff says he'll continue to work with ICE despite new state law
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- A New York law taking effect next month will end formal cooperation agreements between local law enforcement and ICE. But Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood said it won't stop his office from working with federal immigration officials. "I'm still going…

Caroga creeps closer to new $4.5 million town hall, pro shop
The Caroga Town Board is exploring plans for a new town hall and pro shop for the Nick Stoner Golf Course. A State Environmental Quality Review is needed first.