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Medicaid Requirements and Network Changes Affect Evansville Coverage Access
Federal Medicaid adjustments and an upcoming provider network shift are projected to influence coverage for Evansville residents and local hospital operations.
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Evansville's Nine-Member Board Approves Where New Homes, Businesses Get Built
Property owners and developers in Evansville apply through the nine-member board for zoning changes and subdivisions that decide where new housing and businesses can locate in the city, Vanderburgh County and Darmstadt.
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Evansville Updates Paratransit Rules for Seniors and Disabled Residents
The revised rules clarify who qualifies for door-to-door service and how to book rides within city limits and along fixed routes.
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Evansville Freezes Utility Rates 12 Months, Approves $847 Million Budget
The city council's July meeting secured a utility rate freeze for residents through mid-2027, but delayed decisions on street repairs and fire department staffing will stretch into the fall.
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Evansville Changes Forum Rules: Who Can Question Candidates on Taxes, Services
The July 8 guidelines determine which Evansville residents can submit questions on taxes and services during the upcoming council and mayoral races.
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Indiana Local Government Assistance Act and Evansville Road Funding Shares
The measure channels state transportation grants to Evansville based on road mileage and population counts, directing resources to major corridors while leaving some neighborhood streets on waiting lists.
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Evansville Environmental Oversight and Regulatory Compliance Impacts
Residents and businesses navigate a framework of municipal air and water quality requirements that influence local operational costs and environmental standards.
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Evansville Advances 2025 Infrastructure Plan and July 2026 Solar Initiative
The City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County are directing funds to road paving, safety work and solar installations on municipal buildings, with projects expected to affect daily travel and electricity expenses for local residents.
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Evansville Raises Property Taxes to Fund Infrastructure and Public Works
Residents will pay the new levy on assessed home values starting in January while the city directs proceeds to road repairs, transit routes and maintenance crews.