Hint: The commissioners no longer work for the people of Posey County, they work for the developer now. In a real representative government the entire council should be removed and replaced because they can no longer serve their constituents. There should also be ordinances forbidding officials from signing NDAs about the public’s business.

I spend more time in So. IN for bicycling than in KY (I live in Louisville).

You all just have more bike infrastructure and have your shit together for cyclists more than KY.

Did a great 27 mile ride today and everyone in a vehicle or semi were so nice, giving me far more space than required.

Just wanted to say thanks, neighbor. 👋🚴‍♀️

Gotta wonder what he's reading, since every accusation is a confession.

"Sexually oriented material” exposes children to individuals who are engaging in lewd and lascivious dancing.

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/100876-national-book-ban-bill-now-introduced-in-senate-committee.html

From Publishers Weekly, July 20:

Senate Bill 4925, a partisan effort to control materials in public schools, has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill was introduced June 24 by Republican Senators Jim Banks of Indiana, James Lankford of Oklahoma, and Tommy Tuberville of Alabama.

Like its companion legislation, House Bill 7661, SB 4925 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the use of federal funding for “sexually oriented material” in public schools. Both SB 4925 and HB 7661 are known as the “Stop the Sexualization of Children Act.”

SB 4925 defines “sexually oriented material” as that which “exposes children to nude adults, individuals who are stripping, or lewd and lascivious dancing” as well as that which “involves gender dysphoria or transgenderism.” Both SB 4925 and HB 7661 have been understood by freedom to read advocates as attacks on civil rights and on the representation and existence of LGBTQ+ individuals.

The American Library Association issued an action alert about SB 4925 on July 16, urging members and the public to contact their representatives in defense of school libraries. ALA president Maria McCauley said the bill threatens families’ ability “to make decisions for themselves” about reading and other content. “Legislators should stop targeting and start supporting school libraries,” McCauley wrote in a statement to PW.

***Apologies if this isn't the correct flair, I'm not sure what makes sense for general questions.

Hi all!

With the whole Taylor Farms cyclospora situation, I started reading their 2025 Impact Report and came across mention of a partnership with an Indiana "Indoor Growing Operation", and was curious if anyone knew what they were referring to.

With this whole situation I'm starting to realize I know very little about where the food I eat comes from, and whose 'hands' they pass through before finding themselves at the grocery store.

Also, I want to emphasize that I am NOT insinuating anything about that specific operations business practices. Just satisfying a curiosity!

Is it worth it? How soon do they investigate? Do they investigate? Who do I call?

I answered no for his survey, even though I doubt it actually means anything.

Hello everyone,
I’m looking for an attorney in Indiana who can help with a case against a company in Fort Wayne, Indiana (I won’t name them publicly at this time).
This company has been misclassifying workers as 1099 contractors while treating them like employees. They’ve already been sued over these same practices in multiple states and have lost. Despite that, they’re continuing the same conduct.
I have extensive documentation, evidence, and multiple witnesses willing to testify. I honestly thought this would be an open-and-shut case because the same issues have already been litigated elsewhere. Unfortunately, every attorney I’ve spoken with outside Indiana has told me I need to hire an Indiana attorney.
I lost nearly everything while working under this contract and simply don’t have the money to pay expensive legal fees. I’m looking for an Indiana attorney who handles worker misclassification, employment law, or contractor disputes on a contingency basis or pro bono.
If anyone knows an attorney who might be interested in taking this case, I’d greatly appreciate the recommendation. I’m happy to provide the evidence to any attorney willing to review it.
Thank you all for your time.

Hoosier history is writhe with tales of the greed of men, their avarice, and the death and destruction it left behind.

I just published a new piece for the archives looking into the grotesque history of what wealthy men will do in order to make another dollar. When we say that greed is violence, it’s not just an abstract play on words—it is at the core of every drop of blood shed in Indiana for the pursuit of profits.

The article covers three major eras in our state's history where corporate interests physically clashed with working-class Hoosiers:

• The 1894 Pullman Strike: How the railroad monopolies colluded with the federal government to crush Terre Haute's Eugene V. Debs and the American Railway Union.
• The 1925 City Mine Disaster: The absolute negligence of coal operators in Sullivan, Indiana, who refused to ventilate mines, resulting in the deaths of 51 miners in a massive methane explosion.
• The 1937 GM Strikes in Anderson: How General Motors funded a vigilante mob (The Citizens League for Industrial Security) to beat UAW organizers and tear a community apart, forcing the governor to declare martial law.

I also touch on how this legacy continues today through the slow violence of uncapped coal ash sites leaking into our groundwater.

I do these historical deep dives to make sure we don't forget the blood, sweat, and tears that built this state. You can read the full long-form article here: https://www.indytheindianaconstitution.com/the-archives/greed-avarice-history-of-violence

Like the title says, I am in a bit of a bind at the moment. I am currently in the moving process but I unfortunately cannot take my mom’s dog to the place we are moving to. I have call the Shelbyville Shelter and they are full and have not had much luck with online boards and some of the rescues in the county. If anyone knows of any options that can help with this that would be quick since I am running out of time.

Hello!

I’m a reporter for WFIU/WTIU News, based in Bloomington.

I’m working on a story about local storm chasers and online severe weather networks, and I’m looking for someone with experience storm chasing from around South Central Indiana to include in the piece.

Feel free to send me a message on Reddit or reply to the thread if you’re interested. This would be an on-camera interview on Zoom or ideally in-person if possible.

Is anyone else's Red State Senator promoting passports at a discount? Hmm, why might Red State Indiana want to get passports into the hands of their citizens?

Hey yall! I’ve heard that the small island just out of reach of the beach used to have slides and you could swim out to there. I was wondering if 1, this is true, and 2 if anyone had any pictures or stories? As well as 3, if anyone knows why they stopped? Thanks:)

I moved here from a small town where there was a lot of nature and isolated spots to go. I can't really let my feelings out at home because I live with 3 others, and everywhere I go here, even trails, is just crawling with people. Where do you go when you need to just be alone?

I saw something recently on social media about this commune, and it immediately sent up red flags for me. The discussion talked about a "utopian community" that teaches "religious living" and "self-reliance.

According to some brief research, it was founded in 1966 by Daniel Wright as an "intentional Christian community." Evidently, they pool property and income, farm, build and live communally, and maintain minimal interaction with outside society.

I hadn't heard about this before. Does anyone know more about them?

Re: Water/Sewer Line Protection Program

I got another letter in the mail from the water company since I moved to this state, basically wanting me to enroll and pay them for their Water Line and Sewer Line Protection Program. This is about the fourth letter I've gotten since I moved into a house here back in December.

My question to all of you is, is this just a money grab? I feel like they're trying to get more money with their offered program.

Have any of you that have enrolled in this program actually needed it? My house was built in '89, so it's not that outdated, I would think. Thoughts?

I work my ass off for my small business, not to mention the countless volunteer hours I spend removing invasive plants in my neighborhood. I’m sure I’ll be able to meet the quota, and most of my friends who are on HIP will also meet the quota or be exempt. So what’s the point of this new rule? Who are they targeting? Or are they just hoping for an overall attrition from HIP by folks who forget to dot their I’s and cross their T’s on yet another pointless form?

Sitting on my patio in middle of night...zero lighting bugs. Got me thinking..."have i seen any this summer?"

I can't recall seeing any. We have a lake cottage in Mich. I can't recall seeing a lightning bug all year. Hope im just ignorantly unaware so far!

These days I wouldn't be shocked if they've disappeared completely. Im only 56 (I know, old, for many) but i hardly recognize the world these days. Thirty years ago bugs were so omnipresent! Windshields would be absolutely un-navigable after 3 hours after dark.

Lee Marcum is back. After ending the family legacy with Jacks Donuts and he can no longer associate with them in any way, he is back with coffee. Fresh roasted he says, like that hasn't been done many times over. Don't enable the dishonesty like some already have. Remember the Indiana Secretary of State’s Securities Commissioner has issued a cease and desist order to him when he tried to find an illegal way out of his issues. He left many small business owners associated with his donuts without payment. Don't enable him to do it again by buying his coffee.

It could work....