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The Midwest Continental Divide Trail project seeks to develop a pedestrian path for eco-tourism through rural western St. Joseph County. Farmers are angry and vow to continue fighting the project until elected leaders give up on it.

St. Joseph County Council President Bryan Tanner says the Midwest Continental Divide Trail would have largely used rights-of-way that edges private property, like abandoned railways, but he understands people come to view that as their property since they maintain it.

Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson and Common Council Member Aaron Mishler say most city drivers wouldn't pay more wheel tax under the proposal but some commercially registered vehicles could see increases.

The Reasonable Childhood Independence Law, which passed the Indiana House and Senate unanimously, seeks to shield Hoosier parents from child welfare investigations solely for allowing their children age-appropriate independence.

The Illinois legislature, worried about spending public money on a new stadium as residents struggle with affordability, ended their session Monday without a deal to help the Bears move to Arlington Heights, Ill.

Michiana Shores Republican State Sen. Mike Bohacek says with Gov. Mike Braun recently saying he's open to legislation, he's started working on a bill to legalize marijuana for medical use only in the 2027 Indiana General Assembly.

In a costly race for a GOP primary in Indiana, Granger Republican State Sen. Linda Rogers' Trump-endorsed primary opponent, Dr. Brian Schmutzler, has received just $1,000 from a national pro-Trump political action committee.

Three Democrats are vying to represent the Goshen and Middlebury areas in the Indiana House of Representatives.

"When a policy asks the most from people who already have the least, that is not reform," said Senate Minority Leader Shelli Yoder. "That is harm."

“Removal of local oversight will directly affect septic systems, public health, traffic, stormwater and the capacity of county services,” said Elkhart County Commissioner Suzie Weirick.