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Strawtown Koteewi Park Launches New Nature Journal Club in Hamilton County

Strawtown Koteewi Park Launches New Nature Journal Club in Hamilton County

Strawtown Koteewi Park Launches New Nature Journal Club in Hamilton County
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Indiana FSSA Grapples with Defining Medical Frailty for Medicaid Work Requirements

Indiana FSSA Grapples with Defining Medical Frailty for Medicaid Work Requirements

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is still working to define who will qualify for a medical frailty exemption from the state's Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) work requirements, set to take effect in January. Thousands of low-income Hoosiers insured through HIP, a Medicaid plan for able-bodied adults aged 19-64, will need to demonstrate 80 hours of work, volunteering, or schooling per month to maintain coverage. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is redefining medical frailty, narrowing the definition to conditions that significantly impair a person's ability to meet work requirements. This change has created confusion among social workers, non-profit groups, and medical providers who attended a recent town hall hosted by FSSA. Sunshine Beam, director of the Division of Family Resources at Indiana FSSA, stated that someone considered medically frail today might not be under the new guidelines, and the agency is still collaborating with CMS to finalize the exc...
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Indiana Grapples with Defining 'Medical Frailty' Amidst New Medicaid Work Requirements

Indiana Grapples with Defining 'Medical Frailty' Amidst New Medicaid Work Requirements

Indiana is facing challenges in defining 'medical frailty' as new work requirements for its Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), a Medicaid program, are set to take effect in January. Thousands of low-income Hoosiers, aged 19-64, who are insured through HIP, will be required to demonstrate 80 hours of work, volunteering, or schooling per month for three months prior to their application or redetermination to maintain coverage. An alternative is earning at least $580 monthly. While exceptions exist for those deemed medically frail, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is redefining this term, creating uncertainty for the state. Sunshine Beam, director of the Division of Family Resources at Indiana FSSA, noted that individuals currently considered medically frail might not qualify under the new definition. An interim final rule from CMS narrows the definition to conditions significantly impairing the ability to meet work requirements, leaving states to determine specific qualifying conditions....
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Atlanta University Center Hosts 'Run the Vote' Rally to Boost Midterm Election Participation

Atlanta University Center Hosts 'Run the Vote' Rally to Boost Midterm Election Participation

Organizers at the Atlanta University Center (AUC) recently held a 'Run the Vote' rally aimed at educating the community on upcoming midterm elections. The event focused on informing attendees about various candidates, significant issues, and voting rights. This initiative comes ahead of Georgia’s early voting kickoff on October 13 and the general election on November 3. The rally sought to engage students and residents within the AUC community, which includes several historically Black colleges and universities, to ensure they are prepared and informed participants in the democratic process. The effort underscores a broader push to increase voter awareness and turnout in key elections.
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Everything Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti said ahead of Northwestern

Everything Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti said ahead of Northwestern

Curt Cignetti was asked about Aidan Chiles, Chip Kelly, Josh Hoover and more during his usual Monday press conference.
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This state is getting its first Buc-ee's. See where else they're going

This state is getting its first Buc-ee's. See where else they're going

Plans for the first Buc-ee's in this Midwestern state just got approved. See where else the popular travel center is opening.
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Governor Mike Braun Celebrates Indiana's Cybersecurity Pathway Program at Bloomfield Middle and High School

Governor Mike Braun Celebrates Indiana's Cybersecurity Pathway Program at Bloomfield Middle and High School

Indiana Governor Mike Braun, alongside Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner, visited Bloomfield Middle and High School to celebrate the state's pioneering Cybersecurity Pathway program. This initiative, launched in May, aims to cultivate Indiana's cybersecurity workforce by connecting high school students with higher education institutions, the Indiana National Guard, and potential employers. During their visit, students demonstrated the cybersecurity skills they are acquiring through their Project Lead the Way Cybersecurity and AP Cybersecurity classes. These courses offer opportunities for college credit, industry credentials, and work-based learning experiences. Indiana currently faces a significant demand for cybersecurity professionals, with approximately 20,000 open positions. The state's objective is to expand these programs from the current 69 public high schools serving around 560 students to 200 high schools, reaching approximately 4,000 students over the next three years. The pathway can ...
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Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to Issue Mass SNAP Replacements

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to Issue Mass SNAP Replacements

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has received approval to begin issuing additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit replacements on a mass scale. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to eligible individuals and families across the state. The specific details regarding the criteria for eligibility and the distribution timeline for these replacement benefits are expected to be announced by the FSSA. This action follows a period where many Indiana residents may have experienced disruptions or losses in their SNAP benefits, prompting the need for a broad-based replacement program. The FSSA's decision underscores a commitment to supporting food security for vulnerable populations within Indiana.
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Merrillville Residents Receive Home Repairs from Rebuilding Together Volunteers

Merrillville Residents Receive Home Repairs from Rebuilding Together Volunteers

Residents of Merrillville, Indiana, are receiving essential home repairs through the efforts of Rebuilding Together of South Lake County volunteers during their 'Christmas in September Day' event. This initiative, held every four years, focuses on assisting 10 to 12 elderly, disabled, and/or low-income homeowners with significant repair needs. On a recent Saturday morning, volunteers spread across Merrillville to address various issues, including installing new range hoods, painting walls, replacing flooring, and performing exterior maintenance like shed demolition and bush trimming. Rebuilding Together Board President Mitch Barloga noted a significant increase in applications this cycle, with 70 requests for help, though the organization's capacity limits their ability to assist with widespread damage from events like the June 11th tornado.
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Major Flooding Hits Big Blue River in Indiana

Major Flooding Hits Big Blue River in Indiana

Extensive flooding is currently affecting areas along the Big Blue River in Carthage, Indiana, as water levels have reached 13 feet, classified as major flooding by NOAA. Local roads in southern Carthage, extreme southern Knightstown, eastern Raysville, and rural areas of northwest Rush County are inundated and impassable to most vehicles. Some evacuations have been necessary in these regions, and a used auto parts yard in Carthage has been submerged. Observations from the U.S. Geological Survey confirm the severity of the situation, with the record flood stage for this area being 14.6 feet. The flooding is causing significant disruptions to daily life and infrastructure in the affected areas. Source time: 09/20/2026 7:30 PM EDT.
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East Chicago School Remains Closed Due to HVAC Issues and Flooding, Return Date Uncertain

East Chicago School Remains Closed Due to HVAC Issues and Flooding, Return Date Uncertain

Lincoln Elementary School in East Chicago, Indiana, remains closed with students relocated due to significant damage from an August 11 derecho. The storm caused a flooded basement, a failed HVAC system, and a broken pump in the 1971-built school, which serves 285 students. School City of East Chicago officials, including Superintendent Stephen Bournes, informed parents at a town hall meeting that the estimated return date for students is mid-to-late October. The storm damage is estimated at $500,000. School board member Pattie Jo Gibson presented photos of flooding from August 31 and claimed water was present before the storm, suggesting mold issues and student illness. The East Chicago Fire Department reportedly issued seven violations after an inspection.
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Here's Where Notre Dame stands in the AP Top 25 after Michigan State

Here's Where Notre Dame stands in the AP Top 25 after Michigan State

Notre Dame stays in place in the Associated Press Top 25 poll in Week 3.