Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
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💼 Business
Amazon workers in Merrillville are pushing to become the first in Indiana to seek union recognition for better pay, benefits and workplace safety, with the move reflecting their concerns over retirement security.
🎓 Education
The Indiana Department of Education said school absenteeism dropped for the fourth year in a row, but rates remain above pre-pandemic levels.
Officials noted that this trend shows ongoing efforts to improve student attendance across local schools.
🌲 Environment
Indiana will stock fewer salmon in Lake Michigan in 2027 (a move to restore aquatic balance) as officials aim to improve the ecosystem's health.
🏛️ Government
The NW Indiana Regional Development Authority is gathering statements of qualifications from engineering firms for transportation + multimodal engineering services in its US 12 Scenic Byway Technical Study, which is set to guide regional improvements.
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