Black lawmakers in Indiana are introducing multiple housing bills to enhance homeownership accessibility for all Hoosiers statewide. State Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago, and chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, said that each year the cohort selects a theme and issue they want to tackle collectively. “It’s not a secret that housing is an […]
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Gary Test Drives New Electric Transit Vehicles to Help Reduce Emissions, Costs
On the streets of Gary, the rumble of diesel engines are starting to be replaced with the hum of electric buses in a significant and eco-friendly shift toward sustainable urban transit. Gary Public Transportation Corp. unveiled four new electric buses this fall, not only marking a transition toward reducing the city’s carbon footprint, but also […]
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Your Water Rates Could Surge 31%. Here’s What You Should Know.
Hru Khuenaten, a longtime Gary resident, is worried about his upcoming water bill. He’s far from alone. Indiana American Water Co. has proposed a 31% increase in monthly water rates, a move that would raise average monthly bills by $14. This proposed hike has provoked a wave of opposition from Gary residents, many of whom […]
