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Congress considers $2.1B to replace nearly 75-year-old Roudebush, add med center in Fishers

May 8, 2026

Mickey Shuey

The plan to develop the new facilities has become a priority for state leaders and Indiana’s congressional contingent.

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Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain coming to Indy market

September 3, 2020

Susan Orr

The Human Bean, which opened its first shop in 1998, is coming to Westfield. The local franchisee said he’s scouting Hamilton County for more sites. Also this week: Noble Roman’s, Big Woods and more.

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Funding for $1.6B replacement to Indianapolis VA hospital advances in Congress

May 17, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The proposed replacement hospital would cost about $1.64 billion, but the appropriations legislation — the first for the 2027 fiscal year to clear a major congressional hurdle — allows for up to $1.98 billion to go toward the project.

Indiana charitable groups ‘flourishing’ after electronic pull tabs bring in $76M

April 14, 2026 | Abriana Herron, Inside INdiana Business

Electronic pull tab machines, commonly known as e-tabs, are now operating in 518 of the state’s 581 eligible organizations, with nearly 2,800 machines installed statewide.

Trump administration plans 15% cut to VA workforce

March 6, 2025 | The Washington Post

VA is among the largest employers of federal workers, with most employed operating its network of hospitals around the country, according to Pew Research Center.

Veterans face challenges starting small businesses, but there are resources to help

November 10, 2024 | Associated Press

Veterans own nearly 2 million small businesses that employ 5.5 million people in the U.S. Their numbers have shrunk, however, as the veteran population has aged.

Veteran groups join forces to push for legalization of electronic pull-tab gambling

August 5, 2024 | Cate Charron

The “Big Four” veteran organizations are forming the PlayIN for Charity alliance, which will advocate for enabling legislation in 2025.

Product-liability lawsuits against 3M can proceed, Indianapolis judge rules

August 26, 2022 |

Susan Orr

Indianapolis-based Aearo Technologies LLC’s recent bankruptcy filing won’t shield its corporate parent 3M Co. from the massive flood of product-liability lawsuits over Aeros’ military earplugs, a judge has ruled.

Indianapolis-based Aearo files for bankruptcy protection amid flood of lawsuits

July 27, 2022 |

Susan Orr

Aearo Technologies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week as a way to deal with the more than 230,000 product liability suits filed against the company and its corporate parent, 3M, in recent years over its now-discontinued Combat Arms earplugs.

‘A tipping point’: Government officials, health groups move to require coronavirus vaccines for workers

July 27, 2021 | The Washington Post

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday it would mandate coronavirus vaccines for its front-line workers, signaling what some experts believe could be a national pivot to such requirements.

Downtown Indy Inc. to boost temporary jobs for at-risk veterans with Lilly grant

April 7, 2021 |

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

A Downtown Indy Inc. program to train and employ at-risk veterans plans to triple its internship opportunities after receiving more than $1.8 million in grant funding from Lilly Endowment.

New $40M VA clinic set to open in summer 2021

December 11, 2019 | Associated Press

The facility to be built off State Road 46 on Terre Haute’s east side will combine currently separate primary care and mental health clinics. It will be equipped to serve 10,000 veterans.

Buttigieg says he want to choose VA’s first female secretary

November 11, 2019 | Associated Press

South Bend Mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said female veterans and service members have been neglected, including on concerns about sexual harassment and women’s health. Women are the military’s fastest-growing subgroup.

Veterans’ suicide issue a priority for Trump administration, VA secretary says

August 28, 2019 |

John Russell

Robert Wilkie, secretary of veterans affairs, told the American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Wednesday that the issue needs urgent attention.

UPDATE: Criminal probe opened into veterans’ agency mismanagement

May 15, 2019

Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry confirmed the investigation Tuesday. Three agency employees recently resigned following media reports about the department.

Indy earplug maker is focus of veterans’ product-liability lawsuits

February 28, 2019

More than 200 current and former members of the military from multiple states have filed federal and state suits against the parent of Indianapolis-based Aearo Technologies LLC in recent weeks.

Indiana OKs new rules for veterans agency after scrutiny

January 4, 2019

Indiana officials have approved new rules to rein in a state agency that awarded grants intended for struggling veterans to its own employees.

State’s VA director resigns amid assistance fund controversy

December 7, 2018

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday morning that he had accepted Jim Brown’s resignation, effective Dec. 28.

Congress OKs Trump bid to widen private care at besieged VA

May 24, 2018

Congress delivered a victory to President Donald Trump by expanding private care for veterans as an alternative to the troubled Veterans Affairs health system.

House OKs expansion of private care at VA, budget crisis fix

May 17, 2018

The House voted Wednesday to give veterans more freedom to see doctors outside the Veterans Affairs health system, a major shift aimed at reducing wait times and improving medical care.

New VA clinics in works for Indianapolis, Terre Haute

January 29, 2018

The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to lease sites for the clinics in Terre Haute and the west side of Indianapolis for the clinics.

Researchers find wreckage of WWII-era USS Indianapolis

August 20, 2017

The heavy cruiser played a critical role in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima before being struck by Japanese torpedoes.

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