Trump Administration

United Religious Community of St. Joseph County says it will stop helping new refugees resettle in Michiana because the Trump Administration will only allow white South Afrikaners into the country, but so many more are in need.

The Trump Administration in January announced a smaller list of recommended childhood vaccines, and this month recommended vaccinations be spread out across more appointments. The American Academy of Pediatrics has sharply criticized both moves.

HealthLinc CEO Melissa Mitchell says merging with Heart City Health in Elkhart will increase access to care for low-income Heart City patients by sharing clinical staff from HealthLinc clinics.

Enchem America Inc., which makes electrolytes for electric batteries, is slowing its plans to build a plant near New Carlisle as GM and Samsung pause their battery plant project.

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.

Gas prices were as high as $4.19 a gallon Wednesday in Michiana, higher that the Indiana average of $4.08, according to AAA.

Event organizer Richard Aguirre says the immigration forum is hosted by the Goshen City Democratic Party but it's not meant to be a rally against the Trump Administration or ICE.

In addition to a public hearing on whether the city of South Bend is doing enough to help SNAP recipients during the shutdown, Common Council Member Oliver Davis says the council should appoint a task force to be ready in case the dysfunction in Washington causes more emergencies that affect city residents in the future.

GM says despite layoffs by its construction contractor and its own plans to scale back electric vehicle production, it will continue building an EV battery plant with partner Samsung near New Carlisle, still planning to finish by late 2027.

United Way of St. Joseph County President and CEO Mark Herriman says the Trump and Braun administration cuts are short-sighted because studies show a 7-to-1 return on investment from public funding for quality early childhood care and education.