Politics
Local and state government affecting the Region.
Valparaiso backs Steelworkers’ NIPSCO staffing petition
City Council passed Resolution No. 10 on Monday night, joining Michigan City, Portage and Porter County in asking state leaders to assess NIPSCO crew levels after the Aug. 11 derecho.
Valparaiso council to weigh NIPSCO staffing resolution Monday night
Resolution No. 10 would put the city behind Steelworkers Local 12775’s petition on staffing, reliability and storm response. Michigan City, Portage and Porter County have already moved on the same ask.
LaPorte County Council sets Oct. 14 hearing on 0.20% EMS income tax
Ordinance #2026-09 would add an Emergency Medical Services local income tax while leaving other LIT rates alone. The same special session covers 2027 county and Solid Waste budgets; second reading is set for Oct. 26.
Trump's diesel deal with Putin promises 4.8 million tons, but the delivery math is thin
Russia would ship 300,000 tons immediately and 4.8 million tons total, under a Treasury license exempting tanker-loaded deliveries through April 7, 2027. Analysts say it may be too little, too late.
Early voting is open in Indiana, and the ballot runs deeper than the midterm label
Voting runs through noon Nov. 2 ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with a four-way secretary of state race, school referendums and two statewide ballot measures.
Porter County, Portage join push for state probe of NIPSCO staffing
Steelworkers who represent NIPSCO crews took their case to two more local boards Tuesday. Both sided with the union, and one commissioner took a shot at state lawmakers.