Indiana counties teaming up to pursue $84M in state grants
Counties around Indiana are starting to form coalitions in an effort to win potentially millions of dollars in new state grants for regional development projects.
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Obama’s fast-track trade bill scuttled by House Democrats
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Pence financial adviser leaving for nursing home post
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Federal data hack far bigger than originally thought
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