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Newton County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Newton County, providing an average of $1,171 per capita to residents.

By The Region News | Mar 22, 2025

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Jasper County: Residents received $35.61 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Jasper County, providing an average of $1,070 per capita to residents.

By The Region News | Mar 18, 2025

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Lake County residents received $12,804 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 42nd in Indiana

By The Region News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lake County received an average of $12,804 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 42nd highest in Indiana.

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LaPorte County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.8% in 2022

By The Region News | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in LaPorte County, providing an average of $1,396 per capita to residents.

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LaPorte County ranks 40th highest in Indiana for per capita government transfer income at $12,820 in 2022

By The Region News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of LaPorte County received an average of $12,820 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 40th highest in Indiana.

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Porter County: Income Maintenance made up 1.4% of total income in 2022

By The Region News | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Porter County, providing an average of $872 per capita to residents.

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Frank J. Mrvan shares updates on congressional duties and community forum

By The Region News | Mar 5, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 4-5, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan emphasized his dedication to legislative responsibilities within the House Appropriations Committee while also promoting a virtual community forum aimed at addressing local issues in...

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Lake County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3% of income in 2022

By The Region News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Lake County, providing an average of $1,572 per capita to residents.

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Frank J. Mrvan discusses education funding and national security initiatives

By The Region News | Feb 21, 2025

Congressman Frank J. Mrvan shared insights via social media between February 18-21, highlighting educational dedication in STEM fields while emphasizing federal support for early learning programs like Head Start.

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EDA awards $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Porter County in 2023

By The Region News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Porter County, Indiana.

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Frank J. Mrvan emphasizes cooperation with administration post-power transition

By The Region News | Jan 20, 2025

Rep. Frank J. Mrvan expressed commitment to collaboration following a peaceful political transition while emphasizing timely fiscal planning as part of his legislative agenda in tweets dated January 20, 2025

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Indiana man sentenced to 15 years for attempted sexual exploitation of a minor

By The Region News | Aug 29, 2024

Elliott Gruss, 34, of Ossian, Indiana, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison following a guilty plea to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. The sentencing was handed down by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady and announced by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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Chicago man sentenced for leading postal check fraud scheme

By The Region News | Aug 22, 2024

Shawn Edwards, 34, of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to wire fraud. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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Gary man convicted of drug conspiracy and firearm-related murder

By The Region News | Aug 20, 2024

Devonte Hodge, 32, of Gary, Indiana, has been convicted of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances (cocaine and 100 grams of heroin) and using a firearm to commit murder. The verdict follows a six-day jury trial overseen by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon, as announced by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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U.S. Rep. Mrvan votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By The Region News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep.Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Fort Wayne man sentenced to over 15 years for drug trafficking

By The Region News | Jul 18, 2024

Tywan Church, 43, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distribution of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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South Bend man sentenced to over 14 years for multiple armed robberies

By The Region News | Jun 21, 2024

DeVante Jiggetts, 30, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to two counts of robbery affecting commerce, one count of brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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Detroit man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking

By The Region News | Jun 18, 2024

Vorheese D. Zanders, Jr., 32, of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release. The sentencing was handed down by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after Zanders pled guilty to possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. This information was announced by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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Moretton seeks seat on Porter County Board of Commissioners

By The Region News | Apr 24, 2024

Dean Moretton is running for the Republican nomination to serve on the Porter County Board of Commissioners representing District 1 for a four-year term. The primary will be held on May 7.

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Jasper County Board Commissioner DeYoung running for re-election

By The Region News | Apr 23, 2024

Jeff DeYoung, incumbent member of the Jasper County Board of Commissioners, is seeking the Republican nomination for re-election to his seat representing District 2. The primary election will be held on May 7.