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IPS may ask taxpayers for property tax increase

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– An Indianapolis Public Schools spokesperson confirmed Tuesday that the district is considering asking tax payers for a property tax increase through a referendum. The district has been dealing with financial troubles for years. IPS said it was not ready to give a statement on the matter. More details will be unveiled at March board meetings. All of the

Saint Joseph’s College suspending all academic activities after 2017 spring semester

RENSSELAER, Ind. – Saint Joseph’s College is suspending all classes and activities on its Rensselaer campus at the end of the 2017 spring semester. The college said in a release Friday the board of trustees explored multiple options over several months to overcome significant financial challenges. Last month, Saint Joseph’s College President Robert A. Pastoor said $100 million would be

Betsy DeVos Senate questionnaire appears to include plagiarized quotes

Watch Video WASHINGTON — Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s Education Secretary nominee, appears to have lifted quotes in at least two instances in written answers submitted to the Senate committee tasked with approving her nomination. After DeVos’ confirmation hearing was limited to one round of questions by Sen. Lamar Alexander, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions,

Scholarship program recognizes 25 students overcoming obstacles

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Twenty-five area high school seniors inspired countless families with their courage to overcome hardships and tragedies Friday. Their tales were shared at the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis’ 42nd Annual Abe Lincoln Scholarship Awards Banquet. The students were nominated by their high schools for facing challenges ranging from mental health issues to sudden tragedy and crime. “I put a

LIVE STREAM: Gorsuch Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing, Day 2

Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing enters its second day today, March 21. The first day of the hearing consisted mostly of opening statements from Gorsuch and the 20 Senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Today’s hearing will begin Gorsuch’s testimony and questioning from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Today’s hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m Eastern, although some places

Millions of dollars for repairs at Muncie schools now gone

MUNCIE, Ind. – More than $9 million meant for repairs at Muncie Community Schools is not available now, according to the district superintendent. The funds were acquired through a bond in 2014 and meant specifically for repairs at several schools. District leaders say the money was used to cover cash flow problems over the years. The issues at some aging

I want American interests and Trump wants Saudi dollars

Hillary Clinton said that Donald Trump has just started to understand the value of Saudi petrodollars, turning a blind eye on JUSTA. The peace, Security and Justice Community twitter page (@PSJCommunity) posted a statement quoted from Hillary Clinton, former US secretary of State, saying: “Donald Trump has just started to understand the value of Saudi petrodollars, turning a blind eye

World Health Organization warns of counterfeit Saudi medications sent as “humanitarian aid …

Ms. Fadéla Chaib, WHO spokeswoman in an interview with United Nations Radio warned of a suspicious Saudi relief cargo sent to Iraq and delivered to Iraqi officials on Thursday morning. According to pan-Arab daily al-Sharq al-Awsat, Ms. Fadéla Chaib, World Health Organization’s (WHO) spokeswoman in an interview with United Nations Radio warned of a suspicious Saudi relief cargo sent to

A Florida State Attorney is defying Rick Scott over a death penalty case

Things are getting ugly in Florida and it’s once again because of the ongoing debate over their capital punishment laws. But the current situation has less to do with the defendant in one of these cases than with the state attorney. Aramis Ayala was assigned the case of Markeith Loyd not long after being sworn into office and soon announced

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