Lakeshore Public Media host Dee Dotson is joined by Indiana State Senator Dan Dernulc to discuss the 2024 Indiana Legislative Session.By Dee Dotson

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Lakeshore Public Media just unveiled the new digital volunteer platform NWI Volunteer Hub. Pride Month Joel A. Brown Davis, author of the book The Soul of Queer Folk: How Michiel D. Burnett is one of the founders of DBC Gifts of Love, a nonprofit founded to raise awareness about homelessness.By Dee Dotson

Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch discusses housing for foster yout.bBy Dee Dotson

Mental Health Awareness Month with healthcare advocates in Northwest Indiana.By Dee Dotson

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The United Way of Northwest Indiana will host their free First Time Home Buyers Fair April 27, 2024 at the Lake County Public Library in Merrillville. Northwest Indiana financial advisor Greg Hammer will share tips to help boost our financial IQ. The Indiana Commission on Higher Education recently hosted their State of Higher Education address.…

Lakeshore PBS, will present the new season of the Emmy-nominated series, the Whitney Reynolds Show Monday, April 8th. Graduating high school seniors have just a few days left to complete their FAFSA application. Bill Wozniak, INvestED Indiana Vice President of Communication and Student Services will join us. The Indiana General Assembly concluded M…

By Dee Dotson, Michael Gallenberger, Tom Maloney

How do I pay for college? TBill Wozniak, INvestEd Indiana's Vice President of Communications and Student Services, joins us to discuss financial aid questions, breaking down the myths and facts of postsecondary education funding as well as share how students can get free financial aid help before the April 15th FAFSA deadline.The School Town of Mun…

Northwest Indiana veterans are being connected with job opportunities, thanks to federal investment and support from elected officials. We’ll be joined by James Rodriguez the U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). The newly released 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book finds the well-being of India…

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The Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) program is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the needs of incapacitated seniors. Lavonne Jarrett, the director of VASIA will join us to share more about the program. If interest rates go down, closing on a home might become a whole lot more affordable. If rates rise, however, …

Yejide Ekunkonye is the founder of the organization Say Yes To Means. The members of the organization are dedicated to preserving and honoring the legacy of Andrew and Geter Means prominent real estate developers in Gary during the 1960’s. Jerry Kaplan who teaches Social and Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence at Stanford University and is t…

The CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers campaign has helped millions of U.S. adults quit smoking. Indiana Humanities will host its annual Chew On This dinner series across the state next week. Indiana has a rich history and connection to the Underground Railroad. Northwest Indiana financial advisor Greg Hammer offers tips to break bad money habits.…

The Indiana Arts Commission recently named Curtis L. Crisler the Indiana Poet Laureate. The 2024 Indiana General Assembly is at the halfway mark. Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch recently joined Regionally Speaking host Dee Dotson in studio to share a legislative update as well as give her thoughts on cuts proposed by FSSA to address a $1 billion shortf…

Chuck Hughes, president and CEO of the Gary Chamber of Commerce and self-proclaimed historian of all things Gary about the life and legacy of Richard Gordon Hatcher the first Black mayor of Steel City in recognition of Black History Month. Community members in Schereville will have a chance to share their thoughts on a potential extension of the Ol…

NIPSCO is offering help to low-income customers, seniors military personnel and veterans struggling to pay the higher utility bills to keep their homes warm this winter. NWI financial advisor Greg Hammer will share tips to help set financial resolutions for the new year. Lake County Prosecutor Bernard A. Carter outlines his Gun Safety Lock initiati…

Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman is with us to mental health and youth mentoring. PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Chief Economist Gus Faucher gives an economic outlook at the start of the new year. But up first, Northwest Health & the MAAC Foundation are teaming up to offer an Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) Tr…