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US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health emergency

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis, driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and...

All but one Johnson County watershed reassessment OK’d after public hearings

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Thousands of Johnson County property owners will see new watershed assessment rates on tax bills next year.

Resources of Hope prepares for mobile pantry program

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For foster families throughout Johnson County, Resources of Hope is a pillar of support when difficulties arise.

Trafalgar Town Council to explore trash options again

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Town-wide trash collection is again under discussion by the Trafalgar Town Council.

Daily Journal welcomes summer intern

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A new intern is helping the Daily Journal cover Johnson County this summer.

Here’s what’s going on with I-69 the week of June 24

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Lane and ramp closures are planned on Interstate 465 this week as work continues on the I-69 Finish Line Project.

Voting open for the next Gateway Services lemon shake up flavor

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With a dose of democracy, a sweet tradition is even sweeter this year.

Hoosier voters oppose strict abortion ban, new poll finds

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A new poll by Our Choice Coalition, an abortion-rights political action committee, shows 64% of surveyed Hoosiers believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases and 58% believe Indiana’s current abortion ban is too restrictive.

Premiums return for Indiana’s HIP, CHIP Medicaid enrollees

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For the first time in years, certain Indiana Medicaid beneficiaries will start paying premiums again — a concern for advocates who say that enrollees are unprepared and point to federal concerns about the rule’s effectiveness.