State Tax Collections Miss The Mark In February

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The Indiana Statehouse (Lauren Chapman/IPB News)
Brandon Smith

Indiana tax collections failed to meet expectations in virtually all major sources last month.

Redistricting reform advocates rally at the Statehouse. (Brandon Smith/IPB News)
Brandon Smith

Time is running out for Indiana to enact comprehensive redistricting reform before state lawmakers are due to redraw legislative districts in 2021.

Book Review: Sacred Spaces

Mar 8, 2019

No matter what religion, Christian Cathedrals continue to inspire and astonish all who have the privilege to walk in their chambers. Critically-acclaimed photographer Guillaume de Laubier takes readers on a journey to these churches in the visually pleasing coffee book Sacred Spaces: The Awe-Inspiring Architecture of Churches and Cathedrals. The book features unprecedented access to various religious landmarks around the European continent.

City of West Lafayette

As expected, the city of West Lafayette is going to charge scooter companies tens – and perhaps hundreds – of thousands of dollars a year for the right to reach a college audience that couldn’t get enough of them last fall. But the price might be so high that it’s no longer financially viable for those companies to operate in West Lafayette. But was that the whole point of the ordinance?

We put that question to West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis today on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor.

For years, environmentalists have said that increasing the amount of ethanol in gasoline is hurting the planet. Now, they say they have proof

Department of Child Services Director Terry Stigdon. (Brandon Smith/IPB News)
Brandon Smith

The Department of Child Services again asked state lawmakers Thursday to increase its funding by nearly $300 million per year.

Researchers Propose Alternative To Trump's Border Wall

Mar 6, 2019

Researchers across the country, including a few in Indiana, have put together a plan that could transform the U.S.-Mexico border in a different approach to the wall President Donald Trump is calling for.

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The U.S. could see large-scale activation of its first 5G cell phone networks later this year, but a Purdue University researcher has found vulnerabilities in the system that could expose it to hackers.

Purdue post-doctoral researcher Syed Hussain says the faster network’s security is better suited for the 4G and 3G wireless technology it’s built from. He worries that makes the network susceptible to hacking information such as a caller’s location and number of calls placed.

Eight organizations rallied at the statehouse Wednesday for policies that support renewable energy in Indiana. 

ClearObject CEO John McDonald is a board member of the Indiana Technology and Innovation Association. (Brandon Smith/IPB News)
Brandon Smith

Indiana tech industry leaders say the lack of a comprehensive hate crimes law is a barrier to attracting talent.

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This I Believe

Author Sierra Schwartz (Benton Central HS)
Rachel Lattimore

"This I Believe": The Golden Rule

Treat others as you would like to be treated. This, I believe. In a world full of negative news and constant reminders that bad situations happen to those around us on a regular basis, a simple reminder that we should treat others as we would like to be treated could change the world we live in for the better. So many times we take for granted that being kind and showing compassion for others will be done by someone else. Unfortunately, this is all too often not the case. Many times we see...

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Anniversary Dinner with Robert Siegel

Celebrate WBAA's 97th Anniversary with Robert Siegel

Robert Siegel is coming to WBAA on May 30. Register for tickets now!

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New Release: DiDonato Songplay Again And Again

The latest from mezzosoprano superstar Joyce DiDonato deserves to be played, again and again! Songplay features Joyce with pianist Craig Terry (who helped mastermind the lush project), and four jazz musicians in standards, arias, and simply fun songs. WBAA's John Clare spoke to Joyce about the new Erato release.

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City of Frankfort

Ask The Mayor: Frankfort's Chris McBarnes On Fire Investigations, Placemaking Staff

One of the main reasons Frankfort city councilman Lewis Wheeler is running against incumbent Chris McBarnes in this year’s Republican mayoral primary is a difference of opinion in how the city spends its money on the way toward possible economic development. This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor, we quiz Mayor McBarnes about why he’s hired a new Community Development Director, and how her job might be different than what the Chamber of Commerce has already been doing. Also on this week’s program,...

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