GARY, Ind. – Indiana Governor Mike Braun is increasing access to childcare, health care and other community programs through the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) as Gary celebrates the completion of a new community asset, the Gary YMCA at Tolleston Opportunity Campus. “The new Gary YMCA is a significant milestone for this … Read more
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(Gary, Ind.) The Gary SouthShore RailCats took on the Lake Country DockHounds for the second game of the final home series at the Steel Yard for the 2026 season. The DockHounds had scored 15 runs from innings six through nine in Game 1 to win 15-7, and the RailCats turned to Frank Plesac to slow … Read more
Faculty and staff, In an effort to increase mammogram screenings and awareness, PNW, in conjunction with Franciscan Health, is providing no-cost screening mammograms to benefits-eligible employees and their covered spouses. The PNW Preventive Screening Mammography Campaign is now being offered both in the spring and fall. Purdue’s health plans are administered by AmeriBen in conjunction … Read more
The Purdue Northwest men’s soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw on the road at Quincy Wednesday afternoon, with the Lions taking a late lead before the Hawks found the equalizer in the final minute of regulation. Purdue Northwest hits the road once again for its final nonconference game at Walsh on Saturday, September 5. … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Governor Mike Braun announced FEMA has approved more than $2.1 million to Hoosier families impacted by the August 2026 disaster. “Thanks to President Trump, in coordination with our state and federal partners, financial aid is being delivered at a rapid pace to survivors of this disaster,” said Gov. Braun. “Thousands of Hoosiers … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced the state has secured $765,000 in competitive grant funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help Indiana small businesses increase and expand their product sales. The funding will support the Indiana State Trade Expansion Program (IN-STEP), which helps small businesses develop and expand export-related activities, opening … Read more
Israeli ag-biotech company becomes the first to establish Indiana operations through Iron Nation–Indiana initiative. INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that IBI Ag, an Israeli ag-biotech company developing next-generation biological crop-protection solutions, will establish its North American headquarters in Indiana, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into the U.S. market. “IBI … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that Indiana achieved the second-largest drop in veteran homelessness nationwide. Since taking office, Gov. Braun strategically doubled the resources allocated to nonprofits that support Hoosier veterans, leveraging more efficient and targeted funding decisions. Amid these efforts, Indiana recorded an 18.7% decline in veteran homelessness in 2025, marking … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun announced that beginning today, Wednesday, Sept. 2, multiple state and federal agencies will partner to host one-stop shops in communities impacted by recent flooding events. The one-stop shops will bring representatives from participating agencies together to a single location to provide information on available resources and assist Hoosiers in navigating … Read more