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The Environmental Protection Agency has scrapped a controversial Obama Administration rule on water regulation. The Waters of the United States rule broadened enforcement of the federal Clean Water Act, encompassing land within reach of waterways. Farm and business groups have criticized WOTUS from its inception in 2015 as federal… Read more »

In a post on Twitter, Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) called on the Democrats to vote for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), writing: "Now that Congress has reconvened, House Democrats could deliver a victory for the American people by passing the USMCA. This trade deal with our allies and neighboring nations, Mexico and… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would authorize a total of $30 million each fiscal year from 2020 through 2024 to improve maternal healthcare in America. “As a physician and a father of four, I understand the importance of ensuring the health of mothers during pregnancy and after the… Read more »

A host of officials Friday marked the importance of a new convention center for downtown Terre Haute in a ceremonial ground breaking. Brian Kooistra, chief operating officer at Garmong Construction Services, said Terre Haute has hometown talent and capability to build the convention center.   The construction management team,… Read more »

Although Congress has been on recess, it’s been a very hot politically-filled August inside and outside of Washington, DC. Eyewitness News’ Brad Byrd talks to Congressman Larry Bucshon about his town hall in Evansville, gun control, a possible recession and his future. FULL TRANSCRIPTION: Brad Byrd: Although Congress has been on… Read more »

President Donald Trump signed the Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act into law Friday. The legislation was reintroduced to Congress in July by Rep. Larry Bucshon and John Shimkus with Senators Mike Braun, Todd Young, Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin. The U.S. Senate passed the bill at the end of July, sending it… Read more »

Reducing demand for the use of illegal substances has become the national strategy for battling America's addiction issues, federal officials said Thursday in Terre Haute.  “At the end of the day, we have to realize it's the disease of addiction that is pulling the drugs here,” U.S. drug czar Jim Carroll said Thursday morning… Read more »

The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $250,000 in grants to tackle unique aspects of the issue. Ivy Tech Community College will receive $175,000 to educate and prepare a pipeline of specialists in addiction and mental health to combat the crisis. Ivy Tech is pairing with the Terre Haute Chamber… Read more »

The bridge at New Harmony, which has been closed now for seven years may get a new lease on life soon. Indiana 8th District Congressman Larry Bucshon is the co-sponsor of a bill removing federal holds on the span, and conveying the property to bridge authorities in Illinois and Indiana. The bridge links New Harmony with Southern… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. (WEHT) – On Tuesday, Indiana’s Congressional delegation introduced legislation honoring the 50th anniversary of the return of the Indiana Rangers from Vietnam. “Fifty years ago, our brave Indiana Rangers returned home from Vietnam,” said Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.). “I’m proud to join the Indiana delegation… Read more »