Senate Approves TikTok Ban, Awaits Biden’s Expected Signature

TL/DR - The US Congress has passed legislation to ban or force a sale of TikTok due to its alleged national security risks. TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has approximately nine months to sell the app or it will face a national ban, a deadline which could be extended by 90 days by the president. The measure, which poses the most significant…

Illinois’ Novel Bill Tackles Health Insurance Issues

TL/DR - A new health care bill, the Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), is making its way through the Illinois legislature. The bill aims to give more power to doctors and patients by targeting insurance companies that determine treatment options and timelines, with provisions to stop insurers from unfairly increasing rates, removing prior…

Forest Farming Could Boost Southeast Ohio’s Economy

TL/DR - Funding from the federal Inflation Reduction Act is being used to support forest farming in southeast Ohio, incentivizing landowners to preserve forested areas while generating income from non-timber forest products. A program established by non-profit Rural Action, which recently received a $6 million partnership with the U.S. Forest…

New Downtown South Bend YMCA Fitness Center Opening Soon

YMCA of Greater Michiana to Open New Campus in Downtown South Bend The YMCA of Greater Michiana is set to unveil a new campus in a downtown South Bend fitness center that is currently managed by a hospital system. This exciting development is a significant stride in expanding the reach of affordable fitness amenities in the area. YMCA's Expansion…