Northeast Indiana Now

WBOI's Ella Abbott starts us off with the latest on USPS committing to keeping its mail processing facility in Fort Wayne viable. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith walks us through the February jobs report for the state. And Stephanie Wiechmann gives us the latest on Ball State's reaction to ongoing FAFSA delays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Richard Sanchez provides the latest on Citilink and Southgate Plaza resuming discussions for a bus stop. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith tells us about the exclusion of Curtis Hill and Jamie Reitenour from future GOP debates. And Kirsten Adair shares more about a new state literacy endorsement available for teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Richard Sanchez begins the program with details on a new Indiana law that changes how gaming enforcement is funded in the state. We also hear more about Indiana's newest budget director, recently introduced by Governor Eric Holcomb. And Indiana Public Broadcasting's Abigail Ruhman tells us about a new lawsuit targeting seven companies accused of conspiring to raise insulin prices over the last decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Richard Sanchez gives us the latest from the gubernatorial campaign trail, this time with a look at their perspectives on economic development. The BP Whiting refinery has returned to normal operations. And Indiana Public Broadcasting's Violet Comber-Wilen compares the differences between Indiana's tax structure against other states.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Public Broadcasting's Violet Comber-Wilen starts us off with the latest on Governor Eric Holcomb's decision on a bill aiming to ban antisemitism at public education institutions. Host Richard Sanchez tells us more about changes coming for public access counselors around the state. And WBOI's Julia Meek brings us a conversation with Carly Ingalls and Jana Debusk of She Shed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Richard Sanchez tells us about Fort Wayne native Bill Blass being awarded a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal. We also hear more about Governor Eric Holcomb signing a bill banning municipalities from suing gun sellers or manufacturers, and the impact it could have on an ongoing Gary lawsuit. And Holcomb says he wants to hear more from the candidates before making his endorsement for his predecessor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Richard Sanchez begins this edition of Northeast Indiana Now with a summary of the latest census data as it relates to the region. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Violet Comber-Wilen walks us through the latest report showing Indiana lacking in its affordable housing efforts. And Brandon Smith tells us about the status of the antisemitism bill awaiting Governor Eric Holcomb's decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBOI's Ella Abbott tells us about the hundreds of submissions showcased at the conclusion of the Fort Wayne Urban League's Race Card project. Host Richard Sanchez fills us in on arts programs in Southeast Fort Wayne that will benefit from Arts United grants. And Indiana Public Broadcasting's Tim Jagielo has more on an app that can help study the sun during next month's total solar eclipse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Richard Sanchez tells us about Governor Eric Holcomb's official signing of a controversial bill aimed at reading retendion among Hoosier students. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Abigail Ruhman walks us through a measure that requires hospitals to ensure Medicaid members have the option for LARC's during delivery visits. And  Violet Comber-Wilen gives us an explainer of the "excise tax."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Richard Sanchez gives us all of the details around the first GOP gubernatorial debate of the season. Then, Indiana Public Broadcasting's Abigail Ruhman about the General Assembly's failure to eliminate the tax on period products. And Brandon Smith drives this edition home with a look at the latest unemployment numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.